Apple stockpiles inventory as it braces for ‘significant supply constraints’

Apple has stockpiled a significant amount of inventory, totaling $11.1 billion, in preparation for anticipated supply constraints. This amount is nearly double the $5.7 billion in inventory reported by the company last September. The move indicates that Apple is bracing for potential shortages and disruptions in its supply chain. Apple's inventory buildup is a proactive measure to mitigate the impact of expected supply constraints on its operations.

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