Apple moves iPad production from China to Vietnam

For the first time in its history, Apple is moving part of its iPad production from China to Vietnam. This is because strict COVID restrictions in and around Shanghai have caused months of disruption to the supply chain.

Chinese BYD, one of the leading iPad manufacturers, helped build production lines in Vietnam. Work on a small batch of tablets will begin here soon. The US company has long planned to relocate part of its iPad to China, but an unexpected surge in COVID-19 in Vietnam has postponed plans for several months.

The iPad will be the second major line of Apple products to be made in Vietnam. Earlier, the company decided to move here to produce a series of headphones AirPods. These steps not only help Apple diversify supply chains, but also show the growing importance of Vietnam for the manufacturer.

To protect against possible supply interruptions in the future, Apple has also asked its suppliers for additional batches of components - printed circuit boards, mechanical and electronic parts. This is especially true for those located in and around Shanghai. In addition, the company is asking for a quick supply of some power-related chips for the new iPhone.

Source: www.macrumors.com