Apple Plans Major Shift to Automation in iPhone Assembly

Company aims to cut assembly line workforce by 50% over the next few years, driven by cost and efficiency goals.

Apple's senior VP of operations, Sabih Khan, has directed a significant reduction in manual labor.
Automation projects previously deemed too costly are now proceeding.
Peter Thompson's team has successfully automated key assembly processes.
The move follows violent clashes at Foxconn's plant in 2022 and ongoing labor issues.
Automation could significantly impact labor markets in China and India.