A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

[Denizen]

Donald Trump is totally ignorant of the current state of US industry.

The USA has lost its way in manufacturing. Technology has bypassed the USA whereby Asians have mastered the technology and the manufacturing skills to conceptualize, design, and manufacture all size of products with rapid speed between the concept and the finished product.

The USA can manufacture large clunky things which are otherwise expensive to import but cannot manufacture competitively small and medium size items that are cheap and easy to import.

Apple has admitted that it can't manufacture iPhones in the USA because the manufacturing infrastructure cannot supply quality components at the right price and in a timely manner.

Apple is adding 15000 new workers who will probably be in serving coffee, filling vending machines, HR, PR, and promotion. Manufacturing is a dead art in the USA.

The USA military would be disarmed if it had to manufacture US weapons without Chinese parts.

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.
By Jack Nicas
Jan. 28, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a trade war between the United States and China and past admonishments from President Trump “to start building their damn computers and things in this country,” Apple is unlikely to bring its manufacturing closer to home.

A tiny screw illustrates why.

In 2012, Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, went on prime-time television to announce that Apple would make a Mac computer in the United States. It would be the first Apple product in years to be manufactured by American workers, and the top-of-the-line Mac Pro would come with an unusual inscription: “Assembled in USA.”

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

The screw shortage was one of several problems that postponed sales of the computer for months, the people who worked on the project said. By the time the computer was ready for mass production, Apple had ordered screws from China.

The challenges in Texas illustrate problems that Apple would face if it tried to move a significant amount of manufacturing out of China. Apple has found that no country — and certainly not the United States — can match China’s combination of scale, skills, infrastructure and cost.

 

[ptbw forever]

Donald Trump is totally ignorant of the current state of US industry.

The USA has lost its way in manufacturing. Technology has bypassed the USA whereby Asians have mastered the technology and the manufacturing skills to conceptualize, design, and manufacture all size of products with rapid speed between the concept and the finished product.

The USA can manufacture large clunky things which are otherwise expensive to import but cannot manufacture competitively small and medium size items that are cheap and easy to import.

Apple has admitted that it can't manufacture iPhones in the USA because the manufacturing infrastructure cannot supply quality components at the right price and in a timely manner.

Apple is adding 15000 new workers who will probably be in serving coffee, filling vending machines, HR, PR, and promotion. Manufacturing is a dead art in the USA.

The USA military would be disarmed if it had to manufacture US weapons without Chinese parts.

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.
By Jack Nicas
Jan. 28, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a trade war between the United States and China and past admonishments from President Trump “to start building their damn computers and things in this country,” Apple is unlikely to bring its manufacturing closer to home.

A tiny screw illustrates why.

In 2012, Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, went on prime-time television to announce that Apple would make a Mac computer in the United States. It would be the first Apple product in years to be manufactured by American workers, and the top-of-the-line Mac Pro would come with an unusual inscription: “Assembled in USA.”

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

The screw shortage was one of several problems that postponed sales of the computer for months, the people who worked on the project said. By the time the computer was ready for mass production, Apple had ordered screws from China.

The challenges in Texas illustrate problems that Apple would face if it tried to move a significant amount of manufacturing out of China. Apple has found that no country — and certainly not the United States — can match China’s combination of scale, skills, infrastructure and cost.

That’s what we get when we prioritize “diversity” and “tolerance” over everything else.

 

[Yarddog]

Donald Trump is totally ignorant of the current state of US industry.

The USA has lost its way in manufacturing. Technology has bypassed the USA whereby Asians have mastered the technology and the manufacturing skills to conceptualize, design, and manufacture all size of products with rapid speed between the concept and the finished product.

The USA can manufacture large clunky things which are otherwise expensive to import but cannot manufacture competitively small and medium size items that are cheap and easy to import.

Apple has admitted that it can't manufacture iPhones in the USA because the manufacturing infrastructure cannot supply quality components at the right price and in a timely manner.

Apple is adding 15000 new workers who will probably be in serving coffee, filling vending machines, HR, PR, and promotion. Manufacturing is a dead art in the USA.

The USA military would be disarmed if it had to manufacture US weapons without Chinese parts.

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.
By Jack Nicas
Jan. 28, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a trade war between the United States and China and past admonishments from President Trump “to start building their damn computers and things in this country,” Apple is unlikely to bring its manufacturing closer to home.

A tiny screw illustrates why.

In 2012, Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, went on prime-time television to announce that Apple would make a Mac computer in the United States. It would be the first Apple product in years to be manufactured by American workers, and the top-of-the-line Mac Pro would come with an unusual inscription: “Assembled in USA.”

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

The screw shortage was one of several problems that postponed sales of the computer for months, the people who worked on the project said. By the time the computer was ready for mass production, Apple had ordered screws from China.

The challenges in Texas illustrate problems that Apple would face if it tried to move a significant amount of manufacturing out of China. Apple has found that no country — and certainly not the United States — can match China’s combination of scale, skills, infrastructure and cost.

We have the technology. We just don't have the cheap manpower they have, and their disregard for the environment, thus our process is much more expensive besides labor costs.
Don't know why your blaming Trump for when the Clinton Regime had much more to do with transfering technology to China. Kind of late to bitch about it now isnt it?

 

[Denizen]

Donald Trump is totally ignorant of the current state of US industry.

The USA has lost its way in manufacturing. Technology has bypassed the USA whereby Asians have mastered the technology and the manufacturing skills to conceptualize, design, and manufacture all size of products with rapid speed between the concept and the finished product.

The USA can manufacture large clunky things which are otherwise expensive to import but cannot manufacture competitively small and medium size items that are cheap and easy to import.

Apple has admitted that it can't manufacture iPhones in the USA because the manufacturing infrastructure cannot supply quality components at the right price and in a timely manner.

Apple is adding 15000 new workers who will probably be in serving coffee, filling vending machines, HR, PR, and promotion. Manufacturing is a dead art in the USA.

The USA military would be disarmed if it had to manufacture US weapons without Chinese parts.

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.
By Jack Nicas
Jan. 28, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a trade war between the United States and China and past admonishments from President Trump “to start building their damn computers and things in this country,” Apple is unlikely to bring its manufacturing closer to home.

A tiny screw illustrates why.

In 2012, Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, went on prime-time television to announce that Apple would make a Mac computer in the United States. It would be the first Apple product in years to be manufactured by American workers, and the top-of-the-line Mac Pro would come with an unusual inscription: “Assembled in USA.”

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

The screw shortage was one of several problems that postponed sales of the computer for months, the people who worked on the project said. By the time the computer was ready for mass production, Apple had ordered screws from China.

The challenges in Texas illustrate problems that Apple would face if it tried to move a significant amount of manufacturing out of China. Apple has found that no country — and certainly not the United States — can match China’s combination of scale, skills, infrastructure and cost.

We have the technology. We just don't have the cheap manpower they have, and their disregard for the environment, thus our process is much more expensive besides labor costs.
Don't know why your blaming Trump for when the Clinton Regime had much more to do with transfering technology to China. Kind of late to bitch about it now isnt it?

The industrial development of China was happening before Clinton.

If the Chinese stopped supplying goods to the USA the shelves of stores would be empty.

 

[22lcidw]

Donald Trump is totally ignorant of the current state of US industry.

The USA has lost its way in manufacturing. Technology has bypassed the USA whereby Asians have mastered the technology and the manufacturing skills to conceptualize, design, and manufacture all size of products with rapid speed between the concept and the finished product.

The USA can manufacture large clunky things which are otherwise expensive to import but cannot manufacture competitively small and medium size items that are cheap and easy to import.

Apple has admitted that it can't manufacture iPhones in the USA because the manufacturing infrastructure cannot supply quality components at the right price and in a timely manner.

Apple is adding 15000 new workers who will probably be in serving coffee, filling vending machines, HR, PR, and promotion. Manufacturing is a dead art in the USA.

The USA military would be disarmed if it had to manufacture US weapons without Chinese parts.

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.
By Jack Nicas
Jan. 28, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a trade war between the United States and China and past admonishments from President Trump “to start building their damn computers and things in this country,” Apple is unlikely to bring its manufacturing closer to home.

A tiny screw illustrates why.

In 2012, Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, went on prime-time television to announce that Apple would make a Mac computer in the United States. It would be the first Apple product in years to be manufactured by American workers, and the top-of-the-line Mac Pro would come with an unusual inscription: “Assembled in USA.”

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

The screw shortage was one of several problems that postponed sales of the computer for months, the people who worked on the project said. By the time the computer was ready for mass production, Apple had ordered screws from China.

The challenges in Texas illustrate problems that Apple would face if it tried to move a significant amount of manufacturing out of China. Apple has found that no country — and certainly not the United States — can match China’s combination of scale, skills, infrastructure and cost.

We have the technology. We just don't have the cheap manpower they have, and their disregard for the environment, thus our process is much more expensive besides labor costs.
Don't know why your blaming Trump for when the Clinton Regime had much more to do with transfering technology to China. Kind of late to bitch about it now isnt it?

The industrial development of China was happening before Clinton.

If the Chinese stopped supplying goods to the USA the shelves of stores would be empty.

They will stop at some point. They still have a lot of work to do and alot of people to get involved and many who are still poor. Years ago I read an article that Britain was first generation Capitalism. Very crude but the made products. The United States was second generation Capitalism. Mass production techniques but quality concerns. East Asia is third generation. Products made quickly, mass production, excellent quality and the ability to retool to make other products with lethargic competition from the rest of the world.

 

[fncceo]

Manufacturing is at a cusp. 3d CNC/Additive Printer technology has significantly dropped the time and expense involved in prototyping. Advances in small-scale robotic production means that high-quality, intricate goods can be made with significantly less labor than hand building.

We aren't more than a couple of decades away from small-company, in-house tech production. This won't create more jobs (except for the people who make the robots). But, it will remove the labor-cost factor from the manufacturing equation.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Donald Trump is totally ignorant of the current state of US industry.

The USA has lost its way in manufacturing. Technology has bypassed the USA whereby Asians have mastered the technology and the manufacturing skills to conceptualize, design, and manufacture all size of products with rapid speed between the concept and the finished product.

The USA can manufacture large clunky things which are otherwise expensive to import but cannot manufacture competitively small and medium size items that are cheap and easy to import.

Apple has admitted that it can't manufacture iPhones in the USA because the manufacturing infrastructure cannot supply quality components at the right price and in a timely manner.

Apple is adding 15000 new workers who will probably be in serving coffee, filling vending machines, HR, PR, and promotion. Manufacturing is a dead art in the USA.

The USA military would be disarmed if it had to manufacture US weapons without Chinese parts.

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.
By Jack Nicas
Jan. 28, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a trade war between the United States and China and past admonishments from President Trump “to start building their damn computers and things in this country,” Apple is unlikely to bring its manufacturing closer to home.

A tiny screw illustrates why.

In 2012, Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, went on prime-time television to announce that Apple would make a Mac computer in the United States. It would be the first Apple product in years to be manufactured by American workers, and the top-of-the-line Mac Pro would come with an unusual inscription: “Assembled in USA.”

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

The screw shortage was one of several problems that postponed sales of the computer for months, the people who worked on the project said. By the time the computer was ready for mass production, Apple had ordered screws from China.

The challenges in Texas illustrate problems that Apple would face if it tried to move a significant amount of manufacturing out of China. Apple has found that no country — and certainly not the United States — can match China’s combination of scale, skills, infrastructure and cost.

Thanks, Obama

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Donald Trump is totally ignorant of the current state of US industry.

The USA has lost its way in manufacturing. Technology has bypassed the USA whereby Asians have mastered the technology and the manufacturing skills to conceptualize, design, and manufacture all size of products with rapid speed between the concept and the finished product.

The USA can manufacture large clunky things which are otherwise expensive to import but cannot manufacture competitively small and medium size items that are cheap and easy to import.

Apple has admitted that it can't manufacture iPhones in the USA because the manufacturing infrastructure cannot supply quality components at the right price and in a timely manner.

Apple is adding 15000 new workers who will probably be in serving coffee, filling vending machines, HR, PR, and promotion. Manufacturing is a dead art in the USA.

The USA military would be disarmed if it had to manufacture US weapons without Chinese parts.

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.
By Jack Nicas
Jan. 28, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a trade war between the United States and China and past admonishments from President Trump “to start building their damn computers and things in this country,” Apple is unlikely to bring its manufacturing closer to home.

A tiny screw illustrates why.

In 2012, Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, went on prime-time television to announce that Apple would make a Mac computer in the United States. It would be the first Apple product in years to be manufactured by American workers, and the top-of-the-line Mac Pro would come with an unusual inscription: “Assembled in USA.”

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

The screw shortage was one of several problems that postponed sales of the computer for months, the people who worked on the project said. By the time the computer was ready for mass production, Apple had ordered screws from China.

The challenges in Texas illustrate problems that Apple would face if it tried to move a significant amount of manufacturing out of China. Apple has found that no country — and certainly not the United States — can match China’s combination of scale, skills, infrastructure and cost.

So you're saying we're screwed

 

[Olde Europe]

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

Looks like corporate propaganda to me, and they didn't just send one stooge... they sent three guys to spread it. There's but one machine shop capable of manufacturing custom screws in the entire U.S. of A.? Laughable.

But then, if there's one thing Americans manufacture better than anyone else on earth it's superior justifications for greed.

 

[gtopa1]

Donald Trump is totally ignorant of the current state of US industry.

The USA has lost its way in manufacturing. Technology has bypassed the USA whereby Asians have mastered the technology and the manufacturing skills to conceptualize, design, and manufacture all size of products with rapid speed between the concept and the finished product.

The USA can manufacture large clunky things which are otherwise expensive to import but cannot manufacture competitively small and medium size items that are cheap and easy to import.

Apple has admitted that it can't manufacture iPhones in the USA because the manufacturing infrastructure cannot supply quality components at the right price and in a timely manner.

Apple is adding 15000 new workers who will probably be in serving coffee, filling vending machines, HR, PR, and promotion. Manufacturing is a dead art in the USA.

The USA military would be disarmed if it had to manufacture US weapons without Chinese parts.

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.
By Jack Nicas
Jan. 28, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a trade war between the United States and China and past admonishments from President Trump “to start building their damn computers and things in this country,” Apple is unlikely to bring its manufacturing closer to home.

A tiny screw illustrates why.

In 2012, Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, went on prime-time television to announce that Apple would make a Mac computer in the United States. It would be the first Apple product in years to be manufactured by American workers, and the top-of-the-line Mac Pro would come with an unusual inscription: “Assembled in USA.”

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

The screw shortage was one of several problems that postponed sales of the computer for months, the people who worked on the project said. By the time the computer was ready for mass production, Apple had ordered screws from China.

The challenges in Texas illustrate problems that Apple would face if it tried to move a significant amount of manufacturing out of China. Apple has found that no country — and certainly not the United States — can match China’s combination of scale, skills, infrastructure and cost.

We have the technology. We just don't have the cheap manpower they have, and their disregard for the environment, thus our process is much more expensive besides labor costs.
Don't know why your blaming Trump for when the Clinton Regime had much more to do with transfering technology to China. Kind of late to bitch about it now isnt it?

The industrial development of China was happening before Clinton.

If the Chinese stopped supplying goods to the USA the shelves of stores would be empty.

How so? Most Chinese goods have a short lifespan. The quality of their metals is highly dubious. Frankly you'd be better off importing Japanese or paying a bit more for a local product. You noticed the "price creep" where Chinese suppliers have eradicated competition?? Check it out.

But all is not as competitive with the Chinese beginning to lose some factor advantages.

Chinese products will no longer be cheaper now: Beijing mulls price hike

Chinese products will no longer be cheaper now: Beijing mulls price hike

Greg

 

[gtopa1]

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

Looks like corporate propaganda to me, and they didn't just send one stooge... they sent three guys to spread it. There's but one machine shop capable of manufacturing custom screws in the entire U.S. of A.? Laughable.

But then, if there's one thing Americans manufacture better than anyone else on earth it's superior justifications for greed.

Wrong, Olde. The greed is that of Socialists. In the US the consumer is KING!! Unless they part with their cash no amount of Capitalist ideology will push a consumer to buy anything. Here's the difference: in the US the system works by satisfying what consumers want; happy customers. In Command economies some bureaucrat apportions your share. Who has the power, Olde??

Greg

 

[Denizen]

Manufacturing is at a cusp. 3d CNC/Additive Printer technology has significantly dropped the time and expense involved in prototyping. Advances in small-scale robotic production means that high-quality, intricate goods can be made with significantly less labor than hand building.

We aren't more than a couple of decades away from small-company, in-house tech production. This won't create more jobs (except for the people who make the robots). But, it will remove the labor-cost factor from the manufacturing equation.

More right-wing nonsense from the people who brought you decrepit rusting smokestacks and a blithering POTUS.

 

[Denizen]

Donald Trump is totally ignorant of the current state of US industry.

The USA has lost its way in manufacturing. Technology has bypassed the USA whereby Asians have mastered the technology and the manufacturing skills to conceptualize, design, and manufacture all size of products with rapid speed between the concept and the finished product.

The USA can manufacture large clunky things which are otherwise expensive to import but cannot manufacture competitively small and medium size items that are cheap and easy to import.

Apple has admitted that it can't manufacture iPhones in the USA because the manufacturing infrastructure cannot supply quality components at the right price and in a timely manner.

Apple is adding 15000 new workers who will probably be in serving coffee, filling vending machines, HR, PR, and promotion. Manufacturing is a dead art in the USA.

The USA military would be disarmed if it had to manufacture US weapons without Chinese parts.

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.
By Jack Nicas
Jan. 28, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a trade war between the United States and China and past admonishments from President Trump “to start building their damn computers and things in this country,” Apple is unlikely to bring its manufacturing closer to home.

A tiny screw illustrates why.

In 2012, Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, went on prime-time television to announce that Apple would make a Mac computer in the United States. It would be the first Apple product in years to be manufactured by American workers, and the top-of-the-line Mac Pro would come with an unusual inscription: “Assembled in USA.”

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

The screw shortage was one of several problems that postponed sales of the computer for months, the people who worked on the project said. By the time the computer was ready for mass production, Apple had ordered screws from China.

The challenges in Texas illustrate problems that Apple would face if it tried to move a significant amount of manufacturing out of China. Apple has found that no country — and certainly not the United States — can match China’s combination of scale, skills, infrastructure and cost.

Thanks, Obama

You appear to be expert at manufcturing false thoughts.

 

[Denizen]

Donald Trump is totally ignorant of the current state of US industry.

The USA has lost its way in manufacturing. Technology has bypassed the USA whereby Asians have mastered the technology and the manufacturing skills to conceptualize, design, and manufacture all size of products with rapid speed between the concept and the finished product.

The USA can manufacture large clunky things which are otherwise expensive to import but cannot manufacture competitively small and medium size items that are cheap and easy to import.

Apple has admitted that it can't manufacture iPhones in the USA because the manufacturing infrastructure cannot supply quality components at the right price and in a timely manner.

Apple is adding 15000 new workers who will probably be in serving coffee, filling vending machines, HR, PR, and promotion. Manufacturing is a dead art in the USA.

The USA military would be disarmed if it had to manufacture US weapons without Chinese parts.

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.
By Jack Nicas
Jan. 28, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a trade war between the United States and China and past admonishments from President Trump “to start building their damn computers and things in this country,” Apple is unlikely to bring its manufacturing closer to home.

A tiny screw illustrates why.

In 2012, Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, went on prime-time television to announce that Apple would make a Mac computer in the United States. It would be the first Apple product in years to be manufactured by American workers, and the top-of-the-line Mac Pro would come with an unusual inscription: “Assembled in USA.”

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

The screw shortage was one of several problems that postponed sales of the computer for months, the people who worked on the project said. By the time the computer was ready for mass production, Apple had ordered screws from China.

The challenges in Texas illustrate problems that Apple would face if it tried to move a significant amount of manufacturing out of China. Apple has found that no country — and certainly not the United States — can match China’s combination of scale, skills, infrastructure and cost.

So you're saying we're screwed

I don't know your personal circumstances, however, the USA is addicted to the present situation and the Pentagon couldn't fight a war without Chinese components in the war machines and munitions.

However, a lot of Americans are engaged in manufacturing. Manufacturing excuses for a declining level of manufacturing competence.

 

[Denizen]

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

Looks like corporate propaganda to me, and they didn't just send one stooge... they sent three guys to spread it. There's but one machine shop capable of manufacturing custom screws in the entire U.S. of A.? Laughable.

But then, if there's one thing Americans manufacture better than anyone else on earth it's superior justifications for greed.

Americans are unsurpassed at manufacturing excuses.

 

[Kondor3]

...If the Chinese stopped supplying goods to the USA the shelves of stores would be empty.

So, what's your bottom line?

Accept the inevitable, kowtow to the Chinese and surrender?

Reinvest in manufacturing technologies here?

Level the playing field for labor costs?

Throw away our own environmental controls?

What?

 

[Denizen]

Donald Trump is totally ignorant of the current state of US industry.

The USA has lost its way in manufacturing. Technology has bypassed the USA whereby Asians have mastered the technology and the manufacturing skills to conceptualize, design, and manufacture all size of products with rapid speed between the concept and the finished product.

The USA can manufacture large clunky things which are otherwise expensive to import but cannot manufacture competitively small and medium size items that are cheap and easy to import.

Apple has admitted that it can't manufacture iPhones in the USA because the manufacturing infrastructure cannot supply quality components at the right price and in a timely manner.

Apple is adding 15000 new workers who will probably be in serving coffee, filling vending machines, HR, PR, and promotion. Manufacturing is a dead art in the USA.

The USA military would be disarmed if it had to manufacture US weapons without Chinese parts.

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.
By Jack Nicas
Jan. 28, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a trade war between the United States and China and past admonishments from President Trump “to start building their damn computers and things in this country,” Apple is unlikely to bring its manufacturing closer to home.

A tiny screw illustrates why.

In 2012, Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, went on prime-time television to announce that Apple would make a Mac computer in the United States. It would be the first Apple product in years to be manufactured by American workers, and the top-of-the-line Mac Pro would come with an unusual inscription: “Assembled in USA.”

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

The screw shortage was one of several problems that postponed sales of the computer for months, the people who worked on the project said. By the time the computer was ready for mass production, Apple had ordered screws from China.

The challenges in Texas illustrate problems that Apple would face if it tried to move a significant amount of manufacturing out of China. Apple has found that no country — and certainly not the United States — can match China’s combination of scale, skills, infrastructure and cost.

We have the technology. We just don't have the cheap manpower they have, and their disregard for the environment, thus our process is much more expensive besides labor costs.
Don't know why your blaming Trump for when the Clinton Regime had much more to do with transfering technology to China. Kind of late to bitch about it now isnt it?

The industrial development of China was happening before Clinton.

If the Chinese stopped supplying goods to the USA the shelves of stores would be empty.

How so? Most Chinese goods have a short lifespan. The quality of their metals is highly dubious. Frankly you'd be better off importing Japanese or paying a bit more for a local product. You noticed the "price creep" where Chinese suppliers have eradicated competition?? Check it out.

But all is not as competitive with the Chinese beginning to lose some factor advantages.

Chinese products will no longer be cheaper now: Beijing mulls price hike

Chinese products will no longer be cheaper now: Beijing mulls price hike

Greg

Is that why the Pentagon is worried that their war machines won't function without Chinese parts.

The Chinese are evolving rapidly in industry and their decision to raise prices just represents how quickly they react to international economic issues.

 

[Anathema]

Then maybe it’s time to stop allowing Apple to import iPhones. There should be no US Military equipment made overseas or from foreign parts.

 

[Denizen]

...If the Chinese stopped supplying goods to the USA the shelves of stores would be empty.

So, what's your bottom line?

Accept the inevitable, kowtow to the Chinese and surrender?

Reinvest in manufacturing technologies here?

Level the playing field for labor costs?

Throw away our own environmental controls?

What?

Follow economics. Lowest-priced technically acceptable bid wins.

Economics teaches that societies eventually adjust to changing circumstances provided there are no distortions.

Interference in trade causess distortions.

 

[Timmy]

Donald Trump is totally ignorant of the current state of US industry.

The USA has lost its way in manufacturing. Technology has bypassed the USA whereby Asians have mastered the technology and the manufacturing skills to conceptualize, design, and manufacture all size of products with rapid speed between the concept and the finished product.

The USA can manufacture large clunky things which are otherwise expensive to import but cannot manufacture competitively small and medium size items that are cheap and easy to import.

Apple has admitted that it can't manufacture iPhones in the USA because the manufacturing infrastructure cannot supply quality components at the right price and in a timely manner.

Apple is adding 15000 new workers who will probably be in serving coffee, filling vending machines, HR, PR, and promotion. Manufacturing is a dead art in the USA.

The USA military would be disarmed if it had to manufacture US weapons without Chinese parts.

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.

Apple’s campus in Austin, Tex., where the company plans to add up to 15,000 new workers. Manufacturing will not be part of that expansion.
By Jack Nicas
Jan. 28, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a trade war between the United States and China and past admonishments from President Trump “to start building their damn computers and things in this country,” Apple is unlikely to bring its manufacturing closer to home.

A tiny screw illustrates why.

In 2012, Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, went on prime-time television to announce that Apple would make a Mac computer in the United States. It would be the first Apple product in years to be manufactured by American workers, and the top-of-the-line Mac Pro would come with an unusual inscription: “Assembled in USA.”

But when Apple began making the $3,000 computer in Austin, Tex., it struggled to find enough screws, according to three people who worked on the project and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality agreements.

In China, Apple relied on factories that can produce vast quantities of custom screws on short notice. In Texas, where they say everything is bigger, it turned out the screw suppliers were not.

Tests of new versions of the computer were hamstrung because a 20-employee machine shop that Apple’s manufacturing contractor was relying on could produce at most 1,000 screws a day.

The screw shortage was one of several problems that postponed sales of the computer for months, the people who worked on the project said. By the time the computer was ready for mass production, Apple had ordered screws from China.

The challenges in Texas illustrate problems that Apple would face if it tried to move a significant amount of manufacturing out of China. Apple has found that no country — and certainly not the United States — can match China’s combination of scale, skills, infrastructure and cost.

That’s what we get when we prioritize “diversity” and “tolerance” over everything else.

What are you talking about ?

If we had less diversity Iphones wouldn’t be made in China ? That makes no sense .