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Cost cutting by moving to Asia is due to labour. Possibly a bit of cheaper environmental regulation too. But what else is there other than labour?
by Incipient 3y ago
Cost cutting by moving to Asia is due to labour. Possibly a bit of cheaper environmental regulation too. But what else is there other than labour?
- topkai22 3y agoTariffs and other restraints on trade meant to draw companies in in exchange for “access to the market.” Although cost reduction was a huge factor.
- fnordpiglet 3y agoThis article discusses why the lack of industrial supply chains locally really hurts - the availability of basic parts like custom screws without lead time is exemplary of the problem. The entire chain of production exists in Asia and not in America. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/28/technology/iphones-apple-china-made.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/28/technology/iphones-apple-...