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