Analyze the supply chain for your identified company by explaining the following key elements of the supply chain: Identify key inputs, including less tangible assets, such as human resources and information.

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The company I selected is Apple Inc. and the key inputs that are essential to their supply chain include physical components such as hardware, software and materials used in production (e.g., metal parts), human resources for designing/manufacturing products, information technology systems that facilitate communication/interaction among stakeholders (e.g., customers, suppliers) and customer data for tracking customer preferences or usage patterns which can be used to inform product development decisions or marketing strategies.

Additionally, Apple relies on intangible assets like intellectual property rights from patents, trademarks and copyrights to differentiate its products from competitors; efficient distribution networks with warehouses around the world that ensure quick delivery times; strong brand recognition thanks to effective marketing campaigns; as well as strong relationships with partners in order to secure exclusive contracts for certain components or services needed during stages of production process etc… all combined together form uniquely tailored operations model harmoniously working together serve company’s best interests ultimately pursue mutual success across entire organization ultimately yielding maximum potential output possible return profits bottom line business accordingly.