As Apple pushes for automation upgrades, supply chain partners face higher costs<div class="feat-image">

</div><p>As Apple moves to diversify its manufacturing operations, it appears to be leaning on suppliers to shoulder the costs of automating their assembly lines. Here are the details.</p>
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As Apple pushes for automation upgrades, supply chain partners face higher costs