Daybreak Can Tata Build Your Next iPhone?
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Jun 22, 2025 Tata Electronics is making waves by assembling iPhones in Karnataka, striving to integrate into Apple’s supply chain. The company is investing heavily in automation and expanding its workforce, but faces challenges like high attrition and debt. Pressure to meet Apple's stringent standards adds to the hurdles. Will Tata’s ambitious strategy turn into a sustainability success? Tune in for insights on the intense pursuit of Apple production in India.
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Women Assembly Workers' Daily Grind
- Thousands of women work daily in Tata Electronics' factory assembling iPhones in Karnataka.
- The factory is a recent transformation and a bold move into Apple's demanding supply chain.
Tata Takes Apple's China Shift Opportunity
- Apple seeks to reduce dependence on China, making India a crucial backup for manufacturing.
- Tata Electronics expanded aggressively but faces huge costs and loss to meet Apple's standards.
Apple's Secrecy in Factory Design
- Apple requires extreme secrecy; workers see only parts of the process, ensuring protected trade secrets.
- The assembly process is highly compartmentalized and focused on precision.