Apple Reportedly Moving Some iPad Production From China to Vietnam

Apple is moving some iPad production from China to Vietnam, according to a report.

The majority of the iPad's supply chain is in China. The move of Apple's production of the iPad to Vietnam is said to have been delayed due to supply chain issues. The supply chain disruption in China has made Apple want to move some production out of the country.

The BYD, one of the leading iPad assemblers, is said to have assisted Apple in setting up new production lines in Vietnam. The iPad will be the second major product line to be manufactured in Vietnam.

Many of Apple's suppliers have been asked to build up component inventories for all of its devices to guard against future shortages. The company moved quickly to secure supplies of chips and power management for upcoming iPhone models. Apple is thought to have footed some of the costs for suppliers to make sure materials arrive on time.

According to the report, Apple hopes that its suppliers will be able to manufacture enough additional components in the coming months to fully offset the setbacks in China, but suppliers are said to be hesitant about slowing demand that could leave them with large stocks of unused components. Analysts believe that the impact of supply chain disruption on major clients like Apple remains controllable, with smaller brands being hit harder.

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