Foxconn Faces Coronavirus Fallout

The video discusses Apple's supply chain challenges in China, focusing on Foxconn's manufacturing plants. It highlights the temporary closure and reopening of plants, the economic impact, and the production of surgical masks to ensure employee safety. The video also covers the approval process for reopening plants and the measures taken to protect workers.

What was the main issue faced by Apple and Foxconn in China?

• Temporary closure and reopening of plants

• Permanent closure of all plants

• Expansion of manufacturing plants

• Relocation of plants to another country

How does the economic impact of manufacturing disruptions compare to travel and leisure?

• Both are equally affected

• Manufacturing setbacks are temporary

• Travel and leisure recover faster

• Manufacturing disruptions are permanent

What initiative did Foxconn take to speed up production?

• Hiring more employees

• Producing their own surgical masks

• Outsourcing production

• Increasing work hours

Why is it important for Foxconn to produce surgical masks?

• To sell them in the market

• To reduce production costs

• To ensure employee safety

• To comply with government regulations

What challenge did Foxconn face in getting their plants approved?

• Lack of raw materials

• Insufficient workforce

• Inadequate safety measures

• High production costs