All the people familiar with the supply chain situation declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak to the media on the topic and because of Apple's obsession with secrecy.

所有对此供应链比较熟悉的人都不愿意透露姓名，因为他们无权对媒体就此问题讲些什么，还有一个原因是苹果的保密措施。

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Now, the economic situation at home and abroad is grim, and the shrinking of the assets of enterprises and the tight funding chain add fuel to the already fierce wave of global acquisition.

当前国际国内经济形势严峻，企业资产价格大幅缩水、企业资金链紧绷，使本来已日益高涨的全球性并购浪潮更加凶猛。

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Some members who have studied abroad for many years and have coffee chain management experience have strong capabilities of operation management and facing complex situation.

部分成员曾在国外留学和具备多年咖啡连锁经营的经验，有着很强的营运管理能力和面对复杂情况的处理水平。

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While the Thai floods are getting a lot less attention that the recent tsunami in Japan, the damage to the tech supply chain is cleary far more severe in the current situation.

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Dilbert-style management is the natural response of someone who is put in the the impossible situation of having to show continuing efficiencies in the supply chain, while keeping the workers happy.

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Having provided that summary, I would like to review the nature of the conflict in Iraq, recall the situation before the surge, describe the current situation and explain the recommendations I have provided to my chain of command for the way ahead in Iraq.

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