
Season 5, Episode 21: Apple in China (with Patrick McGee)
Mobile Dev Memo Podcast
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Apple's Geopolitical Manufacturing Strategy
This chapter explores Apple's complex relationship with geopolitics and its manufacturing decisions over nearly five decades. It reveals how Apple's reliance on China's flexible labor force has shaped its production model and affected competition with local brands. The discussion highlights the implications of technology transfer, the dynamics of Apple's supplier relationships, and the contrasting manufacturing landscapes between China and India.
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