Apple wants suppliers to switch to robots for making iPhones, Macs and watches: Report

Apple is reshaping its global supply chain by making robotics and automation mandatory for its manufacturing partners. The company, which has been encouraging automation for more than two years, is now said to make it a condition for awarding new contracts.

Automation Becomes a Standard
According to the DigiTimes report, the decision is part of Apple’s broader strategy to reduce reliance on human labour, stabilise product quality across factories, and control long-term costs.