Bosch Announces Short-Time Work in Ansbach and Salzgitter - Bosch Implements Short-Time Work at European Plants Due to Chip Shortage
Bosch is implementing short-time work at several European plants due to a chip shortage, affecting thousands of employees. The scarcity of components is linked to supply disruptions at Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker owned by the Chinese company Wingtech. China recently halted exports of Nexperia products, including chips for the automotive industry, after the Dutch government took control of the company.
Bosch is considering short-time work at its plants in Ansbach and Salzgitter due to the chip shortage. In Ansbach, up to 650 out of approximately 2,500 employees could be affected. In Salzgitter, the number of employees facing short-time work is estimated between 300 and 400 out of 1,300. Bosch's plant in Braga, Portugal, is also impacted, with around 2,500 out of 3,300 employees facing temporary adjustments to working hours or furloughs.
Bosch is actively addressing the issue by turning to alternative suppliers and maintaining close contact with Nexperia and affected customers to mitigate production constraints. The chip shortage is causing disruptions at Bosch's construction sites in Ansbach and Salzgitter, linked to the impacts of China's halt on Nexperia exports.
Bosch is taking steps to manage the chip shortage by implementing short-time work at multiple European plants and seeking alternative suppliers. The situation is expected to impact thousands of employees across several countries. The shortage is primarily due to supply disruptions at Nexperia, exacerbated by China's recent export halt following the Dutch government's takeover of the company.
