US-China Tensions Weigh on Apple's Supply Chains

The video discusses Apple's strategic shift in its supply chain, highlighting the increasing roles of India and Vietnam in manufacturing. India now produces iconic iPhones, reflecting Apple's diversification efforts. Vietnam's electronics workforce has significantly grown. Despite these changes, China remains central to Apple's production, with most iPhones still manufactured there. The transition to new manufacturing hubs will take time.

Which countries have seen an increase in Apple's manufacturing presence since 2012?

• Brazil and Mexico

• India and Vietnam

• Germany and France

• South Korea and Japan

What significant change has occurred in Vietnam's electronics sector since 2012?

• The workforce has doubled

• The workforce has quadrupled

• The workforce has decreased

• The workforce has remained the same

Despite Apple's diversification efforts, which country remains central to its supply chain?

• China

• South Korea

• Vietnam

• India

What is the main challenge Apple faces in moving its production capacity away from China?

• Political instability

• Time required to build capacity elsewhere

• High production costs

• Lack of skilled labor

What percentage of Apple's partners have a footprint in China?

• 80%

• 50%

• 70%

• 60%