1:53 Back Tibo's Supply Chain - CS.pdf e Chain 1 of 6 Module International Procurement TIDO's Supply Chain Practices: Survival of the Fittest LINK Ld DALL CE MADE IN CHINA WYD Making Phones in China Tibo Inc. is an American consumer electronics company. Its most popular and flagship product is the V10 smartphone. The first generation Tibo V10 was introduced in 2007, and the company will be launching a new generation of the V10 soon. In 2016 alone, Tibo sold more than 140 million V10 smartphones and the model has easily become the most popular smartphone in the world. Tibo became the world's largest technology company as a result of a strong network of suppliers. For ten years, Tibo has been using China-based company Wolftan, the world's largest contract manufacturer, to assemble almost all its V10 smartphones. None of the 140 million V10 smartphones sold in 2016 were manufactured in the U.S., while 85 percent were assembled in China. The relationship between both companies has been mutually beneficial, until recently. China has long been a popular choice for many companies outsourcing their manufacturing. Goods can usually be assembled or completely built for a relatively low cost. Wolftan employs over 120,000 factory workers to make Tibo's new phones at its factory in Songxia, China. Wolftan has been in the world news lately after several incidents of dangerous and unethical labour practices were reported. The company has been accused of low wages excessive overtime and