Foxconn, a known Apple supplier, has “basically” resumed normal operations in Shenzhen China. The supplier had initially halted operations due to outbreak of COVID-19 cases and later partially reignited production.
According to a Reuters report, the Cupertino based giant’s major supplier has brought production in its Shenzhen site to nearly full capacity again. Foxconn made the announcement earlier today (21st March 2022) as the city eases up restrictions following the COVID-19 outbreaks. Furthermore, the brand added that is has restarted some production and operations at its Shenzhen campuses. To restart production, the company even had to make arrangements to have some staff live within the work bubble.
This arrangement was requested by the local government, as it was battling the outbreak of Coronavirus. Notably, the company said in a statement that it has “basically resumed normal work order and production operations” at its major campuses, including the Longhua and Guanlan districts. Foxconn further added that the process is taking place “under the premise of abiding by epidemic prevention policies and strictly implementing epidemic prevention and control.”
As per an internal document reviewed by Reuters, staff within the “high risk” area of Futian will have to continue to work from home. In other words, only a small part of Apple iPhone production is dedicated in the southern city of Shenzhen. Meanwhile, the majority of the production takes place in Zhengzhou in the central province of Henan.
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