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Division of Labor in Apple Display Module Production
The production of complex components like Apple's display modules illustrates the division of labor within a firm. This process involves breaking down manufacturing into many distinct tasks performed by different employees within the supplier companies, such as Samsung or LG, which produce the modules for Apple.
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