A key supply chain difference between Gateway and Apple is that
A) Gateway's stores currently carry a large variety of products made by other manufacturers, while Apple carries only Apple products.
B) Apple has always carried product in their stores while at one time Gateway stores carried no inventory.
C) Gateway has always used a push system while Apple has always used a pull system.
D) Gateway has no suppliers, preferring to make everything in-house, while Apple buys many of their components from suppliers.
Answer: B
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