Apple allegedly shaking up supply chain as manufacturers no longer obtain components

Apple's relationship with original equipment manufacturers has changed in a significant way, as manufacturing partners are no longer responsible for component procurement and production, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 59

Rumor: Major Foxconn factory to cease iPhone 5c production, focus on Apple's iPhone 5s

Foxconn's major factory in the city of Zhengzhou in northern China will allegedly cease production of Apple's plastic-backed iPhone 5c, according to a new report, in order to focus on producing the more popular flagship iPhone 5s.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 56

Apple adding suppliers to boost iPhone 5c, iPad mini output for 2014

Facing growing demand and limited production capacity, Apple is reportedly set to certify two new Asian assembly partners to boost iPhone 5c and iPad mini supply, with at least one partner said to be ramping up production by the end of the year, according to a new report.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 29

Foxconn reportedly set to hire 90K workers for iPhone 5S production ramp

According to a report from the Far East on Monday, Apple partner manufacturer Foxconn is in the midst of hiring 90,000 workers in preparation of expectedly large orders of the next-generation iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 60

Apple partner Foxconn continues to diversify, now bidding for Taiwan 4G spectrum

Foxconn is continuing to diversify its offerings beyond the iPhone and other Apple products, as the company has now submitted an application for a 4G high-speed mobile spectrum license.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 14

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn announces iPhone-compatible smart watch

Hon Hai Precision, better known as Foxconn, revealed on Wednesday that it will be releasing a smart watch that can interface with Apple's iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 38

US assembly of Apple's new Mac Pro to be handled by Flextronics - report

When it goes into production in America later this year, Apple's new cylindrical Mac Pro desktop will reportedly be built in U.S. facilities run by Singapore-based manufacturer Flextronics.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 83

Once scorned in China, Apple now praised for environmental policies

Apple's aggressive enforcement of environmental policies in China has turned activists — who were once some of its harshest critics — into ardent defenders.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 13

Apple reportedly looking to Pegatron in supply chain diversification away from Foxconn

Apple is reported to be bolstering ties with partner supplier Pegatron, while at the same time lessening its reliance on manufacturing monolith Foxconn, which up to now has been responsible for producing a bulk of the Cupertino company's devices.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 37

Wary of iOS-Android duopoly, LG & Foxconn turn to Firefox

Apple's iOS and Google's Android dominate the mobile computing segment, running on more than nine out of ten devices, but now a major Android manufacturer and a major Apple supplier are beginning to look elsewhere in order to pull away from the duopoly,

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 35

Foxconn may sell own branded accessories after Apple profits dip

With most of its profits believed to come from manufacturing Apple products, Foxconn plans to diversify its business, and is even planning to build, brand and directly sell its own electronics accessories compatible with devices like the iPhone and iPad.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 42

Report: Apple supplier Foxconn still exceeding work hour laws

Hon Hai Precision Industry has made some strides toward improved labor conditions, according to a new report, but the Apple supplier is still working its employees more than Chinese labor law allows.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 21

Foxconn looks to lessen reliance on iPhone, positions for potential Apple television

A new profile of Foxconn describes how the company is looking beyond Apple, its largest manufacturing partner, even as it positions itself for the prospect of an Apple-built television.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 56

Taiwan's tech companies banding together with Apple to take on Samsung

The dominance of South Korea's Samsung in the technology industry's supply chain has sparked fears among Taiwan-based companies, who are making moves to counter Samsung and align with major device makers like Apple.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 128

NYT wins Pulitzer for 'iEconomy' investigative series on Apple's supply chain

The nine-part "iEconomy" series, which investigated Asia's technology supply industry with a particular focus on Apple, netted The New York Times a 2013 Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 36

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