
With a growing demand for the latest test, many manufacturers of high quality components have faced shortages in either supply or yield. With just a few global manufacturers pumping out the most cutting edge chips and screens, it's a scramble for companies to get what they can — and get it fast.
So how do you make sure you're ahead of the pack when it comes to procuring a healthy supply of the components you need? Well, If you're Apple, you get knee-deep in the manufacturing process and start doing things yourself.