Major iPhone Supplier Planning Further Push Into India as Apple Looks to Diversify Supply Chain

[MacRumors]

Foxconn, Apple's largest supplier, is looking to further expand its presence in India with the opening of a new production facility within an existing factory in the country to produce the iPhone, The Economic Times reports.

Foxconn is reportedly set to begin production in the new building in just a few months after ramping up hiring in the country in recent weeks, according to the report. The new building is reportedly part of Foxconn's existing factory near Chennai, India.

Apple started production of the iPhone 13 in India earlier this year, and the expansion by Foxconn in the country is part of Apple's goal to further diversify its supply chain. The new production facility is all part of Foxconn's commitment to continued investment in India and part of the government's efforts to strengthen the local market.

In recent years Apple has stepped up efforts to expand its supply chain to sources and suppliers outside of China and into India, Vietnam, and other countries. Apple's supply chain has experienced a turbulent past three years due to the global health crisis and geopolitical conflict.

Article Link: Major iPhone Supplier Planning Further Push Into India as Apple Looks to Diversify Supply Chain

 

[BootsWalking]

The new production facility is all part of Foxconn's commitment to continued investment in India

The billions in incentives don't hurt either.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

It would be nice if iPhone 14 line-up comes straight from India.

 

[MLVC]

I feel production facilities in the US and EU wouldn't be such a bad idea either.

 

[ilikewhey]

It would be nice if iPhone 14 line-up comes straight from India.

never gonna happen

 

[robertmorris2]

Just like the plant they were supposed to open in the US? Never happened.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I feel production facilities in the US and EU wouldn't be such a bad idea either.

In the US. The property tax and labor would be too high.

EU would be very nice. Imagine iPhone states: "Made in Ireland". 🔥

 

[0924487]

In the US. The property tax and labor would be too high.

EU would be very nice. Imagine iPhone states: "Made in Ireland". 🔥

The only viable option outside of China is Vietnam. India is a pile of sand.

 

[jav6454]

It'd still be better to have production near-shored like in LATAM.

 

[MLVC]

In the US. The property tax and labor would be too high.

EU would be very nice. Imagine iPhone states: "Made in Ireland". 🔥

I imagine it would be more like "Made in Romania" or "Made in Czechia" instead of one of the more western, richer, countries. A general "Made in the EU" would be nice though.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I imagine it would be more like "Made in Romania" or "Made in Czechia" instead of one of the more western, richer, countries. A general "Made in the EU" would be nice though.

That alone sounds so nice and premium. Due to a higher price point, I wish Apple would at least consider making the iPhone Pro models in Romania or Czechia. If we are going to pay premium prices then it should also come from western, richer countries.

 

[I7guy]

The new production facility is all part of Foxconn's commitment to continued investment in India

The billions in incentives don't hurt either.

Exactly. Kill two birds with one stone...as it is.

 

[jjwwqq]

Doesn’t India require companies like Apple to manufacture their products in India if they want to sell them in India?

 

[MrMojo1]

Doesn’t India require companies like Apple to manufacture their products in India if they want to sell them in India?

Report: Indian government rules Apple must sell 30% locally sourced goods to open retail stores - 9to5Mac

In India, it’s required that any company wanting to set up a retail location must sell at least 30 percent...

9to5mac.com

Apple needs to grow its manufacturing sites outside of China.

Apple starts manufacturing iPhone 13 in India

Apple Inc has started making the iPhone 13 in India, the company said on Monday, as the U.S tech giant tries to reduce reliance on its Chinese supply chain.

www.reuters.com

 

[pray2crom]

Hopefully the recent passing of the "Chips act" will encourage Tim Cook in relocating major chip manufacturing in the US. Recent events with China and Taiwan is furthering exacerbating the already precarious supply chain crunch. Nothing wrong with going with India or Vietnam but it just kind of sucks how stubborn Apple and many other major tech companies refuse to build in the US.

 

[Martin Bland]

I can only imagine the internal panic at Apple every time Xi's China rattles its saber at Taiwan. A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would wipe out Apple.

 

[Guacamole]

anywhere but china

 

[arkitect]

I can only imagine the internal panic at Apple every time Xi's China rattles its saber at Taiwan. A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would wipe out Apple.

Should China invade Taiwan, new shiny Apple stuff would be the least of our concerns.

 

[RalfTheDog]

I can't picture any real manufacturing in the US again. That said, Mexico, Central and South America would be fantastic places to build factories. Africa would also be a fantastic choice.

 

[maxoakland]

I feel production facilities in the US and EU wouldn't be such a bad idea either.

As long as the richest company in the world is willing to pay workers fairly

 

[Supercyborgninja]

Growing footprint there will come to bite them. India's fall into fascism is deepening.

 

[n0dragon]

Moving production out of China is the only way to save Apple.

 

[dampfnudel]

I imagine it would be more like "Made in Romania" or "Made in Czechia" instead of one of the more western, richer, countries. A general "Made in the EU" would be nice though.

You’re probably right, but “Made in Germany” would probably sound better to some customers.

 

[maxoakland]

You’re probably right, but “Made in Germany” would probably sound better to some customers.

Germany is a rich country

 

[_Spinn_]

Diversifying the supply chain is a very good move.