https://wccftech.com/apples-2018-iphone-macbook-will-feature-lower-cost-chinese-components/ > New record cash pile is up 13 percent YoY > Cupertino tech giant Apple is known for its heavy-handed supply chain management. The company often picks small companies with specific skill sets to meet different component requirements of its gadgets. This relationship proves as a godsend for these companies, who initially gain a record growth in revenues due to Apple’s massive orders.