Apple

Cards (31)

  • Where are the raw materials for Apple products located?
    DRC
  • What are the main raw materials used by Apple?
    Copper and cobalt
  • Where does the manufacturing of Apple products take place?
    China
  • Who is responsible for the assembly of main Apple products?
    Foxconn
  • How many workers does Foxconn employ?
    2.5 million
  • How does the number of Foxconn employees compare to Apple's direct employees?
    20 times more
  • Where are Apple's headquarters located?
    Cork, Ireland and Silicon Valley, California
  • What is the nature of the workforce employed by Apple in high-income countries?
    High-tech and knowledge-intensive
  • How many retail stores does Apple have worldwide?
    511
  • In which regions are most of Apple's retail stores located?
    USA, Europe, and Middle East
  • Why are mainstream products produced in China?
    Low production costs and skilled workforce
  • How does Apple manage its supply chain for production in China?
    Components shipped directly to assembly complexes
  • What is the benefit of centralizing warehouses in California?
    Reduces costs and increases profitability
  • How many workers does Apple's Cork headquarters employ?
    6000
  • What roles do most Cork employees work in?
    iMac production and customer support
  • How does Apple's Cork headquarters enhance its global connectivity?
    Logistics teams organize products to 50 countries
  • What is the composition of the workforce in Cork, Ireland?
    90 nationalities
  • What are the working conditions for Foxconn employees?
    Young migrant workers, 62 hours a week
  • How many employees does Foxconn have working on Apple products?
    1.3 million
  • What is the monthly pay for Foxconn workers?
    $330
  • What health and safety issues do Foxconn workers face?
    Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • What is Apple's policy regarding student interns?
    Does not employ under 18s as interns
  • What environmental initiatives has Apple implemented in the US?
    100% renewable energy and solar power
  • What materials has Apple removed from its products?
    PVC plastics and toxic chemicals
  • What was Apple's status in 2019 by revenue?
    Largest IT company
  • What recycling initiatives does Apple promote?
    Promotes recycling of products
  • How many full-time employees does Apple have?
    137,000
  • In how many countries does Apple have retail stores?
    22
  • What percentage of Apple's sales were in the USA?
    45%
  • What type of workforce does Apple rely on for production?
    Large, young, skilled, non-unionized
  • What part of production does Apple outsource?
    Part of production to Taiwanese firms