why apple's 'made in america' mac pro was delayed

The big picture Apple's in 2013 to manufacture its Mac Pro in the US highlights the many reasons why it's no longer feasible for most tech companies to build their goods stateside..   Critics for years have called for Apple to move manufacturing of its various products to the US.   its hardware is designed California, products are constructed overseas China region that offers unrivaled expertise, infrastructure, cost and scale..   Production issues with Mac Pro, rare made America product, highlight the struggles of domestic manufacturing..   Apple's second Mac Pro was first unveiled at WWDC 2013 June and went on sale December.   Assembled Austin, Texas, the machine was delayed for months due to various issues one of them being screw shortage...   Apple's, 20-employee machine shop, was able to churn out about 1,000 screws day.   Considering single system requires multiple screws, it's easy to see how the production rate led to delays..   It's just one example, ing one, of why Apple is not likely to move manufacturing to the states anytime soon.   Why Apple's 'Made America Mac Pro was delayed } aria-label=. >. Read more