Foxconn recalls Chinese engineers from India in setback to Apple’s expansion plans
Apple supplier Foxconn has recalled about 300 Chinese engineers from its iPhone manufacturing plant in India, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move raises concerns about the company’s ability to meet Apple’s push to diversify production away from China. India is central to Apple’s plans to shift manufacturing, but the recall suggests ongoing operational challenges, including local talent shortages and quality control issues. Apple and Foxconn have not publicly commented.
This development highlights the complexities of global supply chain shifts and underscores the difficulty of reducing reliance on Chinese manufacturing.
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