The Taiwan earthquake will cause issues for a number of Apple suppliers beyond TSMC, but the supply chain’s impact probably won’t be severe long-term, thanks to globalization. Here are some of Apple’s suppliers that the company will need to keep an eye on for a while.
Fractured Apple logo
Fractured Apple logo
Wednesday’s earthquake rocked Taiwan, with the phenomena the biggest experienced by its citizens in 25 years. At least nine people have been killed and over 800 injured as tunnels and buildings collapsed.
The event will make a big impression on many parts of the region, with businesses almost certainly to be affected. With part of Apple’s supply chain operating from within the country, that too faces the prospect of mitigating an interrupted supply of components.
Beyond TSMC, Apple’s supply chain will be disrupted by the Taiwan earthquake
Beyond TSMC, Apple’s supply chain will be disrupted by the Taiwan earthquake