From global dependence to local ambition – Apple's supply chain shift

With advanced semiconductor manufacturing still heavily concentrated in Taiwan, geopolitical tensions are forcing companies like Apple to rethink their supply chain strategies. The question is no longer whether diversification is necessary, but how quickly it can be achieved. For years, chipmaking has been widely concentrated in Asia. Today, nearly all the world's most advanced chips are produced in Taiwan—a region under growing geopolitical pressure. In response, Apple has begun the long, complex process of shifting part of its semiconductor supply chain back to the United States. But how realistic is this shift, and how much progress has the company actually made? Instead of breaking down the entire process ourselves, here is a detailed video report from The Wall Street Journal, following the journey from raw silicon wafers to final assembly and highlighting how complex and global this ecosystem remains