Apple's most important supplier - Foxconn - is currently facing major difficulties in mainland China. The assembly partner is now said to have a new target.
The news site Reuters reports, citing sources close to the company, that Foxconn wants to have half of all production facilities in China up and running by the end of February. If the plan works, an increase to around 80 percent is planned for March. report is it [called:
Taiwanese company Foxconn hopes to resume half of its production in China by the end of the month, a source told Reuters on Wednesday, as the supplier to tech giant Apple and other companies reopens factories closed due to a coronavirus outbreak.
The world's largest contract electronics maker also plans to resume production in China in March, the source with direct knowledge of the matter added, citing internal targets of Chairman Liu Young-Way."
Is compensation possible through overtime?
The source has already predicted supply bottlenecks. The smartphone division is affected. However, it is not possible to give a specific number at this time. With the help of overtime, however, there is still a minimal chance of making up for the shortfall. In addition to Foxconn, Pegatron has also been hit hard by the coronavirus. One of the plants is said to be responsible for producing the new entry-level iPhone - but this has not yet been put into operation. Despite the setbacks, Apple still seems to be interested in presenting the new iPhone in March - at least there is currently no indication that the company wants to change its own plans. (Photo by Yastremska / Bigstockphoto)
