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