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How long should Apple have taken to fire a supplier that's violating, like, the most important labor law?
by tehwebguy 6y ago
How long should Apple have taken to fire a supplier that's violating, like, the most important labor law?
- nxc18 6y agoSee bonestamp2’s top-level comment for why I think 3 years is pretty reasonable. It’s not like firing one shitty worker at McDonald’s, supply chains are complex.
- t-writescode 6y agoThat's a fantastic question! Let's investigate: * How egregious was the violation? * How did the company respond to resolving the violation? * What does the contract say about appropriate investigation levels before the violation is considered a sufficient breach of contract? * What steps does the contract describe for how to handle the breach of contract? Is there a probationary period? Are they allowed multiple actions before the contract is terminated? * How long does that investigation usually take? * What was the supplier currently doing for Apple? * Can someone else supply that load? (even at a higher price) * How long does it take to find an alternative supplier? * How long does it take to sign the contract with the alternative supplier? * How long does it take to get the alternative supplier up to speed on Apple's specifications? * How much will that delay impact projected release dates? * How much will the future-delayed release dates impact stock prices? Each iPhone is probably in the design process for over a year and spinning up the production pipelines may take several. How long does Intel spend on a processor? Companies need to have a considerable stock before they release a product and that all takes time.
- zepto 6y agoAlso consider harm reduction. Investment in a supplier is investment in a community. Canceling the contract vs trying to remedy the situation is a complex decisions.