According to well-known Chinese news site Sina (NASDAQ: SINA), some recent media reports have said that HP was seeking to move more than half of its PC production out of China. HP responded by calling these reports incorrect. Instead, HP confirmed that “In China, HP’s PC manufacturing business still maintains a pivotal position.” However, HP also indicated in the same response that “to further enhance the resilience of the supply chain, we are actively optimizing our strategy and enhancing flexibility to better serve our global customer base.”
Earlier, Nikkei Asia reported that HP is considering moving more than half of its PC production out of China and setting up a “backup” design center in Singapore, citing “geopolitical risks.” The Nikkei Asia article did point out that the move is HP’s most aggressive move to “diversify its supply chain.” At present, most of HP’s PCs are produced in China. Nikkei Asia reported that HP is currently negotiating with suppliers on the migration and plans to achieve this target within two to three years. The company has even set an internal goal to eventually have 70 percent of its laptops produced outside of China. Nikkei Asia also reported that HP’s main destination for this relocation is Thailand. At least five HP suppliers are building new manufacturing plants or warehousing centers in Thailand.
Source: Sina, August 8, 2024
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