Apple Pie Ltd employs a total quality management program and manufactures 12 different types of pie from chicken and leek to vegetarian. The directors of Apple Pie are proud of their products, and always attempt to maintain a high quality of inputs at a reasonable price.

Each pie has four main elements:

i. aluminium foil case;

ii. pastry shell made mainly from flour and water;

iii. meat and/or vegetable filling; and

iv. thin plastic wrapping.

Discuss the sourcing strategies adopted by Apple Pie Ltd.