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Weatherhead's Michael Goulder weighs in on Apple's supply chain predicament with memory chips

Media | July 15, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

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Barron's: Michael Goulder, associate professor in the Department of Operations at Weatherhead School of Management, noted that Apple is renowned for expertly managing its supply chain, making its memory-chip predicament unusual. He said Apple, like most of the industry, failed to anticipate the AI-driven surge in memory demand that led to widespread shortages and higher device prices.