TOP 10 – MANUFACTURING SUPPLY CHAINS

EMPLOYEES: ~ 164,000 SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER: SABIH KHAN FOUNDED: 1976

Apple’ s supply chain strategy has recently focused on expanding its operations across the US, with investments being made across various states. This commitment now totals US $ 600bn and includes warehouse and facility expansion. Along the way, Apple is seeking to meet sustainability objectives and growing R & D teams.

Apple is dedicated to driving transparency and protecting its people, building a chain that helps employees. The company has a US $ 50m Supplier Employee Development Fund, investing in programmes that raise awareness surrounding workers’ rights. This is in place to ensure worker safety

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and security, while providing learning and training opportunities.

With a dedication to innovation, Apple is unlocking new ways to implement sustainability and recycled materials in its products. By the end of 2025, the company is anticipating 100 % recycled material in many of its core components.

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36 February 2026