Apple's Suppliers Face Higher Costs as It Turns to Automation

Apple pushes suppliers to adopt robots before iPhone 17 launch, cut reliance on workers for manufacturing

Apple is making automation mandatory for its suppliers ahead of the iPhone 17 launch, according to DigiTimes. The move aims to cut reliance on human workers, reduce costs, and ensure consistent quality across global facilities.

Apple's suppliers face higher costs as it turns to automation

As Apple diversifies its manufacturing operations, it appears to be leaning on suppliers to shoulder the costs of automating their assembly lines.

Apple suppliers must invest in automation or face losing orders

Apple is reportedly pushing suppliers to invest in automation to cut production costs. And, if they don't, they risk losing iPhone production contracts.Daisy, Apple's iPhone-recycling robot - Image Credit: AppleAside from components used in production, one of the major costs of building an iPhone is the army of workers needed at assembly partners such as Foxconn. If a report is correct, that army may start to shrink in numbers.According to sourc…

Report: Apple Demands Suppliers Switch to Robotics for Manufacturing

Apple is significantly accelerating the rollout of automation and robotics across its manufacturing supply chain, DigiTimes reports. While Apple has...

Exclusive: Apple pushes automation, leaving suppliers to foot the bill

Apple is significantly increasing automation efforts within its manufacturing supply chain, primarily in response to the trade war tariffs initiated under US President Donald Trump.

Apple Reportedly Pushes Supply Chain Partners to Ramp Up Automation Upgrades

Apple is reportedly pushing suppliers to switch to automation. The company now requires suppliers to bear full automation costs, with order volume incentives as the primary financial encouragement. The latest shift is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on manual labour and increase production efficiency. The move also supports Apple’s efforts to diversify m…Apple is reportedly pushing suppliers to switch to automation. The company now…