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Chip Supply Shortage Will Last Through 2022: Foxconn

Chip Supply Shortage Will Last Through 2022: Foxconn

The electronics manufacturer supplies big-name tech companies such as Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft.

By Lauren Muskett | March 30, 2021

Apple Says Zhengzhou Factory Broke Labor Rules

Apple Says Zhengzhou Factory Broke Labor Rules

In response to a watchdog group, the tech giant acknowledged that a supplier violated rules on working conditions to build its latest iPhones.

By Lauren Muskett | September 9, 2019

Labor Shortage Hits Foxconn’s U.S. Plant Project

Human Capital & Careers

Labor Shortage Hits Foxconn’s U.S. Plant Project

The Taiwanese firm denies a report that it is recruiting Chinese workers to fill a staffing gap at its Wisconsin factory.

By Matthew Heller | November 7, 2018

Apple Shares Drop on iPhone X Sales Reports

Apple Shares Drop on iPhone X Sales Reports

Some analysts believe consumers are balking at the high price of the radically redesigned smartphone.

By Matthew Heller | December 26, 2017

iPhone X Production Woes Hit Foxconn Profit

iPhone X Production Woes Hit Foxconn Profit

The Taiwanese contract manufacturer says net profit fell 39.2% to $700 million in Q3, its largest quarterly earnings decline in a decade.

By Matthew Heller | November 15, 2017

Location Lures

State and city tax breaks abound, but they shouldn’t be the only consideration when locating a business.

By Bob Violino | November 6, 2017

Microsoft All But Silences Its Smartphone Business

Microsoft All But Silences Its Smartphone Business

Microsoft said it is cutting 1,850 jobs in its smartphone hardware units and will record a charge of $950 million.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 26, 2016

Foxconn to Acquire Japan’s Sharp for $3.5B

Foxconn to Acquire Japan’s Sharp for $3.5B

The Taiwanese firm uses Sharp screens in the iPhones it manufactures, and the deal could increase its leverage with Apple.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 31, 2016

Corporate Governance in Japan: Sharp Elbows

Corporate Governance in Japan: Sharp Elbows

New twists in the battle for control of an ailing electronics firm.

By Economist Staff | February 11, 2016

Apple Accused of Exploiting Overseas Workers

Workplace Issues

Apple Accused of Exploiting Overseas Workers

China Labor Watch says Apple must take more responsibility for improving labor conditions; Apple says it has.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 12, 2015