WOLFSBURG / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Volkswagen is forced to reduce production at its main plant in Wolfsburg. The reason for this is supply bottlenecks for computer chips, which could lead to a possible stop in production. Thousands of employees could be affected by short-time work as the company looks for solutions to deal with the crisis.
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Volkswagen is facing a challenging situation as the company plans to reduce production at its main factory in Wolfsburg. This decision is in response to ongoing supply shortages of computer chips essential to manufacturing. The Golf and Tiguan models are particularly affected, and production could be temporarily stopped. The supply problems result from the Dutch government taking control of chip maker Nexperia to prevent technology transfer to Chinese parent company Wingtech.
The impact of this decision could be far-reaching. Volkswagen has already contacted the employment agency to apply for short-time work for some of its workforce. Initially, a few thousand employees could be affected, but depending on how long the crisis lasts, this number could increase to tens of thousands. This shows the automotive industry’s dependence on a stable supply chain, particularly in the area of semiconductors, which are essential for modern vehicles.
The crisis at Nexperia, one of the world’s largest suppliers of simple semiconductors such as diodes and transistors, has far-reaching consequences. Although Volkswagen emphasizes that Nexperia is not a direct supplier, the components are included in components purchased from suppliers. The European automotive industry is under pressure as stocks only last for a few weeks. The European automobile association ACEA has already sounded the alarm and highlighted the urgency of the situation.
The future of production at Volkswagen now depends heavily on solving the delivery problems. Industry experts agree that the automotive industry needs to diversify its supply chains to avoid future shortages. This could also mean increased cooperation with European chip manufacturers to reduce dependence on Asian suppliers. The coming weeks will be crucial to see how Volkswagen and the entire industry respond to this challenge.
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