The events in the world’s largest iPhone factory in China continue to be on the agenda. This factory in Zhengzhou is Apple’s key manufacturing center. There was news that will upset those who want to have an iPhone Pro this time, from the process that continued with the hit of Kovid-19 and the uprising of the workers. Although you live thousands of kilometers away from the factory, the turmoil may allegedly affect you who are considering buying a Pro iPhone.
6 MILLION PRODUCTION GAP
The turmoil at the factory in Zhengzhou is likely to cause a production shortage of close to 6 million iPhone Pros this year, Bloomberg reports, citing a source close to assembly operations.
The source, who asked not to be named, said the situation at the factory was volatile and the production loss estimate could change. Much will depend on how quickly Foxconn, the Taiwanese company that runs the plant, can get people back to the assembly lines after violent protests against the Covid-19 restrictions. If the restrictions continue in the coming weeks, production could drop further.
On the other hand, there may be delays in iPhone deliveries due to a decrease in production or a production deficit. allegedly. allegedly this could result in a delay in delivery to someone purchasing a Pro iPhone due to a drop in production.
THEY FILLED THE GAP OF THE DEMAND
This facility produces the majority of Apple’s most demanded phones this year, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. These models filled the gap in the decline in demand for iPhone 14 models. Apple has cut its estimated overall production target from 90 million to about 87 million units, Bloomberg News reports.
He added that Apple and Foxconn have increased their forecasts for the production gap in Zhengzhou over the past two weeks due to increased disruptions, adding that they expect to make up for 6 million units lost in 2023.