Wistron factory violence: Apple needs to enforce supplier code of conduct in India, say analysts SECTIONS Share Synopsis On Saturday, a section of workers vandalised the Taiwanese iPhone supplier’s plant in Kolar, Karnataka, following an alleged dispute over wages paid by third-party contractors. Police have detained more than 100 people over this, which led to the destruction of assembly lines. Agencies Wistron may reportedly shift part of the production to other plants if its Kolar factory remains affected. NEW DELHI: The Wistron factory violence issue will force Apple to strictly enforce supplier code of conduct in India as it brings more suppliers to India as part of its China plus strategy, analysts said. They added that the violence at the Wistron factory has put a blemish on Apple, which is a marquee brand for the Indian government.