Apple has been taking serious steps to reduce its production dependence on China in recent years. As a result of these steps, iPhone production in India has increased significantly. A significant part of iPhone production was moved to another country, an important step for Apple to diversify its global production base and reduce its dependence on China.
One in seven iPhones is now made in India instead of China
Apple has long targeted India as a second production center and is actively making significant investments towards this goal. Disruptions at manufacturing facilities in China during the COVID-19 pandemic had clearly demonstrated the risks of Apple being overly dependent on a single country. Therefore, using a large market and production capabilities like India is of strategic importance for Apple.
The growth in iPhone production in India is not just a result of the pandemic but also a result of political factors. Factors such as increasing tensions between the USA and China and the Chinese government’s efforts to deter its citizens from buying iPhones have increased Apple’s determination to reduce its dependence on China.
With the increase in iPhone production in India, there have also been changes in Apple’s supply chain management. Previously, assembly work in India was split between three different suppliers. But recent developments show that suppliers such as Pegatron and Tata are collaborating more closely, allowing Apple to further optimize its assembly work.
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These developments are expected to have a significant impact on Apple’s future manufacturing strategy. The increase in production in India will enable the company to reduce its dependence on China and make its global supply chain more balanced.
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