IPOD/IPAD

BASIC INFORMATION

• Made in China
• It was first developed in California but then moved to China.
• The major inputs are in the USA, Germany, Japan, South Korea.

FACTORY LOCATION

• It is located in Foxconn China. Because of cheap labor.
• Low paid unskilled people work in the factory
• The workers earn $1.50 an hour

SITUATION FACTORS

• Proximity to inputs do not matter since the products are not perishable.
• The technology influenced the location because it has increased safety and productivity

TRANSPORTATION

• Effects transportation by allowing this company to factories in other countries because the items are not perishable
• Use boats and planes for transportations
• Apple uses just-in-time delivery before a new item releases