Apple's India supply chain expansion held back by Chinese tensions

Apple's supply chain diversification plans are rolling on, albeit slowly, with its expansion of iPhone production out of China and into India still running into stumbling blocks.Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: AppleApple is currently on a multi-year journey to expand the reach of its supply chain. What was once a China-centric approach has become one that involves iPhone production in India and operations in Vietnam and other countries.The changes are intended to minimize the risk of global or international events impacting Apple's ability to make products to sell to consumers. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing factory issues and the continuing threat of disruption by trade wars, Apple's need to diversify its production base is greater than ever. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apr 24, 2025 - 17:06
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Apple's India supply chain expansion held back by Chinese tensions
Apple's supply chain diversification plans are rolling on, albeit slowly, with its expansion of iPhone production out of China and into India still running into stumbling blocks.

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Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: Apple

Apple is currently on a multi-year journey to expand the reach of its supply chain. What was once a China-centric approach has become one that involves iPhone production in India and operations in Vietnam and other countries.

The changes are intended to minimize the risk of global or international events impacting Apple's ability to make products to sell to consumers. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing factory issues and the continuing threat of disruption by trade wars, Apple's need to diversify its production base is greater than ever.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums