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You might well imagine what advantages go to Apple (or any major OEM) from having multiple suppliers tooling up to supply a complex component within a spec. Mul

by a9h74j 5y ago

You might well imagine what advantages go to Apple (or any major OEM) from having multiple suppliers tooling up to supply a complex component within a spec. Multiple sourcing. Big-failure avoidance. Competitive development with different cultures, insights, and constraints. Testing which suppliers are better able to meet "stretch" (negotiable) requirements. Ongoing leverage in negotiation. But presumably such an OEM must [often?] reward multiple suppliers with splits on orders.

dylan604 5y ago
Also easier stated, don't put all your eggs in one basket. While less nuanced, it just goes to show how old the concept is
tooltalk 5y ago
>> Multiple sourcing. Big-failure avoidance. That must be why Apple is putting all eggs in one basket, aka, China. /s