An Interactive Map of Apple’s Global Supply Chain

Trying to figure out exactly where the parts come from the go into your iDevice is like trying to navigate around Windows 8: a complex nightmare. Of course, that’s not the case from Apple’s perspective, but for the consumer, you might as well give up. Hang on, though.

Gizmodo has highlighted this awesome interactive map, which features every Apple part manufacturer worldwide. Based off Apple’s suppliers list, it also tells you where most of them are located (surprise, surprise, China).

Click here for the fully zoomable, interactive version.

J. Glenn Künzler

Glenn is Managing Editor at MacTrast, and has been using a Mac since he bought his first MacBook Pro in 2006. He lives in a small town in Utah, enjoys bacon more than you can possibly imagine, and is severely addicted to pie.