Apple Product Event Provides Added Supply Chain News
Apple conducted its annual new product line-up event and in addition to new product announcements, the lead up to the event has provided supply chain related news
by Bob Ferrari 
Foxconn China iPhone City Facility Reportedly Still Subject to Covid Restrictions
The Supply Chain Matters blog updates readers on the latest reported information involving the Foxconn Zhengzhou China “iPhone City” facility that has for several days been subject to reports of Covid-19 virus outbreaks and resulting facility operational restrictions.
by Bob Ferrari 
Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up September 27 2022
Supply Chain Matters blog provides latest news capsule follow-up relative to the updating of prior supply chain management developments shared with readers. Included in this update is a report indicating that Apple has commenced production of the newly released iPhone14 in India, ahead of schedule, that the global shipping boom has now been declared over by one financial publication, and that the EU is seeking emergency supply network powers to prioritize deemed essential production.
by Bob Ferrari 
Apple’s Plan to Produce New iPhone in Both China and India Long Planned
Supply Chain Matters provides our readers added perspectives on this week’s reports indicating that Apple has initiated plans for production of the upcoming new model iPhone14 to be sourced from both China and India.
by Bob Ferrari 
Q4-2021 Financial Performance Reports Reinforce Supply Chain Constraints
Supply Chain Matters provides a perspective on four different companies recent financial and operational performance as it relates to past and ongoing supply chain challenges in the coming year. Companies highlighted include Apple, Tesla, Procter and Gamble and Peloton International .
by Bob Ferrari 
Report of Temporary Closure of Foxconn India Based Apple iPhone Production Facility
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a report of the temporary closure of a Foxconn India based iPhone production facility due to worker illnesses related to food poisoning.
by Bob Ferrari 
Report Indicating Apple iPhone Demand Has Slowed
Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report, citing informed sources, and indicating that Apple iPhone 13 demand appears to have slowed.
by Bob Ferrari
Report Indicates Apple Allocating Short Supply of Semiconductor Processors
Supply Chain Matters highlights report indicating that Apple is allocating limited supply of semiconductor processors to iPhone13 production needs. at the expense of other products such as the iPad and earlier iPhone models.
by Bob Ferrari 
Visible Monetary and Operational Implications of Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply Chain Matters provides a sampling of the monetary and operational implications of ongoing supply chain disruptions occurring at the close of Q3 2021 along with perspectives on the implications to businesses and supply chain management teams.
by Bob Ferrari 
Apple’s $430 Billion in U.S. Investment- Beyond the Veneer
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights Apple’s announced $430 billion in U.S. investment, but beyond a lot of veneer, the company’s supply network likely remains anchored in Asia.
by Bob Ferrari
Insightful Reads- COVID 19 Vaccine and Apple Supply Network Challenges
The Supply Chain Matters blog provides reference to three insightful reports addressing both the ongoing COViD-19 vaccine production ramp-up, as well as Apple’s successes in managing its China based outsourced supply network.
by Bob Ferrari
Reports of Worker Violence at Apple iPhone Factory in India
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights multiple reports that angry workers at the Wistron production facility located in southern India rioted on Saturday over alleged working conditions resulting in potentially costly physical and reputational damage to the facility.
by Bob Ferrari 
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