IB GEOGRAPHY: POWER, PLACES AND NETWORKS (Apple Case Study)

Value in 2015?

$250billion

Apple's Code of Conduct

Suppliers are required to provide safe working conditions and treat workers with dignity and respect

What happened in 2010?

The demands for higher wages and improved working conditions resulted in 18 attempted suicides, 13 were successful

How many people does Foxconn employ?

1.6million in China alone

How nay suppliers does Apple have for the manufacture of the iPhone?

758, 349 in China

What is Apple's principle supplier?

Foxconn

Criticisms of Apple's supply chain?

Human rights and ethical issues in China

What was done after these suicides?

Mesh netting was put up and counselling and higher wages were provided

Allegations against Foxconn

Poor working conditions, where workers are working 15hrs a day for only $50 a month