According to people familiar with the matter, Apple has started trial production of the iPhone 15 in China and is looking to speed up production times in India as well.
The so-called NPI (New Product Introduction) process usually takes place in the first quarter of each year so that Apple can understand how the actual production will go once the new iPhones are finalized.
Foxconn has reportedly started trial production of the iPhone 15s, and this crucial phase aims to smooth out any issues between all parties involved in the process. This includes manufacturers and suppliers as well as testing new machines and fine-tuning the quality assurance process.
In addition to kick-starting the NPI process, the report suggests that Apple intends to narrow the gap between China and India’s production timelines. As of now, Apple kicks off actual production in China six to nine months ahead of India. That will likely change very soon as Apple is working on establishing relationships with Indian partners.
The ultimate goal is to narrow the gap between Indian and Chinese production by a couple of weeks and move 5% of total production to Indian factories.
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