Tyson Foods Mock Interview

Practice 30 Tyson Foods interview questions covering food safety, production operations, and supply chain excellence.

Question 11 of 30

What is the difference between an internal and external supply chain activities?

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Both internal and external supply chain efforts are critical factors to a business' success. The interviewer wants to know that you understand the importance of each.

Internal supply chain refers to the activities happening within a company. These activities could include production and sales, for instance.

External supply chain refers to the activities outside of a company, such as transportation. An external supply chain partner will help your business to deliver your product to your customer, on time successfully, and within applicable laws and regulation.

As you can see, the relationship between internal and external supply chain is critical to nurture. Show the interviewer that you understand the difference between the two. If you have developed a relationship with an external supply chain partner in the past, be sure to talk about this experience.