Apple's Strategic Shift: Moving iPhone Production to India

This chapter delves into Apple's plan to relocate its US iPhone production to India by 2026, examining the potential benefits and challenges of this major transition. It highlights the geopolitical factors and logistical complexities that could affect the execution of this strategy, particularly regarding product redesigns and supply chain management.

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