Mercedes suspends production next week due to “critical situation” in supplies

Mercedes suspends production next week due to “critical situation” in supplies

The three production shifts on February 28 and March 1, 2, 3 and 4 have been suspended due to the lack of semiconductors.

The Mercedes-Benz plant in Vitoria-Gasteiz has suspended the three production shifts on February 28 and March 1, 2, 3 and 4, due to the “critical situation” of the supply chain derived from the lack of availability in the semiconductor market, as reported by the Management.

The suspension affects the Gross Assembly, Painting and Final Assembly, and will be charged to the exchange and all direct and indirect personnel associated with them will be affected, with the exception of those people who are required to carry out “necessary tasks”. realization”.

As of March 7, production is maintained “as planned”, although, due to “the existing high uncertainty and the lack of short-term visibility”, on March 3 it will be reported whether the restart of production or, on the contrary, “the need for additional suspension of days” continues, they have explained from the Directorate.


Source: Eitb

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