If Apple is compared to the boss of a gang, then Foxconn must be the subordinate who is closest to him. This deli subordinate can do dirty and tiring work, and can adjust his condition at any time according to the boss's requirements, which can always satisfy the boss. Even if the boss wants to change the map and expand his power territory, Foxconn is willing to "move" with it.
But over time, this little brother will find that the boss is not so dependent on him, and he cannot say how good it is. In addition, sometimes the market conditions are not good, so he will easily lose food. There is no way out, Foxconn can only find another way out, and avoiding following Apple will be a path to no return.
Nowadays, Foxconn has set its target on Tesla . If he wants to enter the electric vehicle OEM market, can he succeed?
Apple does not rely so much on Foxconn
In many cases, Foxconn is considered to be the most critical part of Apple's success. Without the "Foxconn model", it will be difficult for Apple to transfer production capacity to Asia, reduce costs, and expand the market quickly.
It is undeniable that Foxconn has made great contributions to Apple's success today. But the author believes that this does not mean that without Foxconn, Apple would not be able to reach today. This process may be more difficult and takes longer, but it will never fail to succeed in Asia.
The reason is also very simple. After all, Foxconn is engaged in "assembly" and does not require high-quality labor and strong R&D capabilities like high-end chip manufacturing. On the contrary, Foxconn has been considered a representative of low processing values and low technology for a long time. Even without Foxconn, there will be "Futukang" and "Kang Fuji". It is not difficult for Apple to find or cultivate a similar company.
Basically, the work done by Foxconn determines that he is a younger brother who can be replaced. There are so many younger brothers like him in the mainland. So, Apple really doesn't rely so much on Foxconn.
Foxconn has recognized the reality
For a long time, Foxconn has also recognized the reality. Once, when Apple wanted to reduce the cost of OEM, it asked Foxconn to reduce its price. As a result, Foxconn did not want to agree, so Apple transferred a large number of orders to " Luxshare Precision ".
This incident probably caused Foxconn to be a face, which made him completely awake and see through the true face of Cook . Afterwards, Foxconn gave up on insisting and chose to lower the price. But this cannot prevent Apple from splitting more orders, because it is the best way to reduce costs.
Foxconn should have understood that with Apple making more money, it can get a considerable portion. But sadly, the past stories are difficult to continue. As Apple has more and more younger brothers, Foxconn lives are getting harder and harder.
electric vehicles cannot save Foxconn
As the sales of iPhone 14 are not as expected, the dilemma Foxconn faces has begun to become realistic. But he also found a solution, which is to enter the electric vehicle market. Recently, Foxconn Chairman Liu Yang said that he hopes to produce cars for Tesla in the future, which frees up the possibility that Foxconn will enter the electric vehicle market.
But not many people are optimistic about this matter, and more people think that Foxconn cannot copy the engineering of the electronics industry to the electric vehicle industry. Car manufacturing requires experience and technology, while Foxconn has neither. Compared with BYD , he is not a little bit worse.
Foxconn wants to go multiple roads to avoid Cook's turn against each other in the future, but the more likely result is that electric cars cannot save Foxconn.
