Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation on Wednesday said that it will observe no production days and reduce shifts due to a shortage of semiconductors.
While informing BSE, the carmaker said, owing to the semiconductor shortage situation, Maruti Suzuki has been informed by its contract manufacturing company, Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG), that production will be partially impacted this month.
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SMG will tentatively not carry out production on the three Saturdays (7th, 14th and 21st August). In addition, some of the production lines may see a temporary reduction from 2-shifts to 1-shift working.
“As the situation is dynamic and uncertain, the company will monitor and take a day-to-day decision on models, lines or shifts to optimise resources for maximum efficiency,” Maruti Suzuki said in a statement.
Globally, the shortage of semiconductors has impacted the production of car manufacturers. Industry leaders see a shortage of semiconductors until 2023.