The document discusses Apple's outsourcing of iPhone production. The key points are:
1) Nearly 90% of iPhone parts come from overseas suppliers, with assembly done by Foxconn in China. Advanced semiconductors come from Germany and Taiwan, memory from Korea and Japan, and displays from Korea and Taiwan.
2) Apple produces some primary products in the US but outsources most secondary production. This allows them to take advantage of lower costs overseas while focusing on design and software in the US.
3) However, outsourcing also carries risks like confidential information leaks, poor working conditions, lack of control, and supply chain disruptions. It can also negatively impact US jobs.
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3. At a Glance:
Advanced Semiconductor:
Germany & Taiwan
Memory:
Korea & Japan
Display Panel:
Korea & Taiwan
Chipsets:
Europe
Final Assembly done
By Foxconn
In China.
Apple produces Primary
products in USA & Outsources
Secondary Products.
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|CHINAS Pro-activeness
|Some Problems Still faced by USA
6. What
are The
potentia
l Cost?
Cost of poor
quality.
Cost of
supplier
management.
Cost of
supplier
Forensic risk.
Cost of
Insurance.
Cost of Tax.
Cost of
outsourcing.