Tim Cook: Apple does not turn a blind eye to supply chain problems
Apple CEO Tim Cook has fired back at reports into issues surrounding the company’s operations and partners in emerging markets, claiming that the company is not ignoring the problems.
As 9to5mac reports, Cook contacted company employees to set the record straight and reassure them that Apple is working to raise standards for its employees and partners across the world. The move comes in response to numerous media reports of poor working conditions and other problems, triggered by a New York Times investigation.
In the internal email, Cook claims the company is tackling the issue head on, saying, ”what we will not do — and never have done — is stand still or turn a blind eye to problems in our supply chain. On this you have my word”. The Apple leader also reinforces the company’s responsibility for all those who work with Apple products, saying that “we care about every worker in our worldwide supply chain”.
