Foxconn Electronics is reportedly facing a shortage of labor and materials at its Chengdu, China plant which could affect shipments of the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 in the second quarter, according to DigiTimes.
Commenting on the rumor, Foxconn only emphasized that the company's capacity is being arranged fully at the request of its clients and the company will do all it can to satisfy its clients' needs; however, the company declined to comment whether the labor shortages will cause delays in shipments. Foxconn emphasized that it has experience arranging manpower to assist its clients in reaching their goals.
Apple estimates that it will sell 20-22 million iPhones in the second quarter of 2011 and is aiming to receive 10-10.5 million units of the iPad 2 from suppliers.
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Commenting on the rumor, Foxconn only emphasized that the company's capacity is being arranged fully at the request of its clients and the company will do all it can to satisfy its clients' needs; however, the company declined to comment whether the labor shortages will cause delays in shipments. Foxconn emphasized that it has experience arranging manpower to assist its clients in reaching their goals.
Apple estimates that it will sell 20-22 million iPhones in the second quarter of 2011 and is aiming to receive 10-10.5 million units of the iPad 2 from suppliers.
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