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Re:iPhone factory workers say they haven’t been paid, cause ... by gruez on Monday December 21, 2020 @10:22AM (#25495719)
>and their ability to audit manufacturers is much different from your ability to audit a contractor.

Apple could audit them, but is it common practice to do so? Otherwise this seems like a case of hindsight is 20/20.

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Re:iPhone factory workers say they haven’t been paid, cause ... by vorpalhex on Monday December 21, 2020 @10:43AM (#25495893)
Yes, it's common practice to perform due diligence and regular audits on your manufacturing chains, especially ones that yearly get news articles about how many of your workers commit suicide.
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Re:iPhone factory workers say they haven’t been paid, cause ... by adkadskhj on Monday December 21, 2020 @10:36AM (#25495838)
Why would they audit if they're not held accountable? This starts to become chicken and egg, it sounds like. Perhaps best to just pick the party that should be responsible and then move forward.
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