Apple is a bellwether for electronics value chains more generally. In the 2000s and 2010s, it bet heavily on locating a substantial share of its suppliers’ manufacturing operations in China.

The magnets, which are crucial for powering components like iPhone vibration motors, will be produced at MP's Fort Worth, Texas plant.

Apple questioned by Congo over knowledge of conflict minerals in supply chain Updated on: April 25, 2024 / 1:21 PM PDT / AP PIX Now Afternoon Edition 4-25-2024 ...

Apple is planning to buy more components from Vietnam, underscoring a trend among global tech firms to look beyond China to secure their supply chains, cut costs and open up new markets.

Apple entered the top quartile of the world’s 100 most valuable brands for the first time in 2008 — ranked #24, with a brand value of $13.7 billion. (A list of the 25 most valuable brands is ...

By sharp contrast, Apple's nearly doubled its quarterly profit, propelled by strong sales of the gadgets Hon Hai makes: iPhones and iPads. "Competition for contract makers is very heavy.

Congo’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of "blood minerals" from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into supply chains.