Seat is considering temporary layoff at its production plant in Martorell, near Barcelona due to supply chain difficulties faced amidst the spread of the coronavirus, a company spokesperson told Reuters. “The Martorell plant is currently working normally. However, there are several risks derived from COVID-19 which has affected the supply chain,” the spokesperson said.
The company’s supply chain has been hit particularly hard by the worsening coronavirus outbreak, especially in Italy and China, said Seat union representative Matias Carnero. “It all looks like (the layoffs) are going to be requested,” Carnero said, which is likely to last two to five weeks.
Seat has already cancelled one production shift on March 14, and about 1,200 people were scheduled to work the cancelled shift, which was the only one for that day, Reuters reported. All other production shifts at the Martorell plant have been maintained, the Seat spokesperson added. Models assembled at the Martorell plant include the Ibiza, Leon and Arona, according to Automotive News Europe.
Elsewhere, the outbreak has also caused parts supply disruption for Tata and Mahindra, while Nissan has also temporarily halted production at its Kyushu plant. In China, carmakers and car parts suppliers in at least 24 provinces have been issued temporary suspension guidelines by the government.
Events and launches also continue to be affected by the coronavirus spread. This year’s Geneva Motor Show was cancelled, while Cadillac has delayed the unveiling of the Lyriq from its original April 2 launch date due to the virus. The 2020 New York International Auto Show has also been postponed.
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That is why SEAT is a failed brand. Sikit-sikit layoff, sikit-sikit layoff je. Tak tau nak layoff their overpaid management team, every year reaping bonuses while their laid-off staffs got no more income. That is why the brandname is failing and will be relegated to an electric scooter maker.
SEAT should renamed to CABINET
The Langkah Backdoor here now affected globally.
Seat is not the only one affected. Geely is badly affected too. Sales have plummeted. Kasihan Proton workers. Now, no more bonus for Proton. Pity the staff of Proton. They each have many commitments and big family with many wives and children to feed.
I hope the situation improves.
Copy paste: “I guess most people who condemned in the comments are totally dick heads , Come on la idiots its not about Proton , not about Geely or about other car makers ..It totally about the effect to us where the covid19 is effecting globally and effected all the industries..but you idiots making fun and I saw a comment from one moron who name ”Kerajaan Pintu Belakang” telling proton staff has big family to feed and without bonus they are not able to food the family , My advise is why not you go and feed them.
Think wisely people..”