Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a supply chain of a composite product by a user includes a storage device adapted to store composite product data including outlet data, primary supplier data, and secondary supplier data, a communication device for providing the storage device with outlet data, primary supplier data, and secondary supplier data and a control device for controlling the supply of composite products and product parts. The control device comprises a mechanism for instructing the primary suppliers and/or secondary suppliers to supply products and/or parts and a monitor mechanism for monitoring the stored composite product data and activating the instruction mechanism to enable efficient supply of products to the outlets.