Foxconn could move part of iPad and MacBook production to Vietnam – Heaven32

Following a request from Apple,

Foxconn could move production out of China for certain iPad and MacBook models according to a report by Reuters. The new assembly lines would be based in Vietnam.

As a recent survey of Information

In particular, the two companies are intrinsically linked. The Taiwanese manufacturer is Apple’s main production partner. Apple is also Foxconn’s main customer. When it comes to raw numbers, Foxconn

manufactures between 60% and 70% of iPhones, Apple’s main product.

Over the past few years, Apple has attempted to diversify its supply chain in two main ways. First, Apple is trying to work with other manufacturing companies, such as Luxshare Precision Industry and Wistron.

Second, Apple tries to manufacture its products in different countries. New import tariffs and restrictions have made this issue more urgent.

According to Reuters, Apple has asked Foxconn to move a set of iPads and MacBooks to Vietnam. The assembly line should be operational during the first half of 2021.

Besides Vietnam, Foxconn also produces iPhone 11 devices at a factory search from Chennai, India

. Wistron also assembles iPhone models in India. Foxconn also made some iPhone models in Brazil.