Following the example of PSA, Volkswagen, FCA or Ford, Porsche will also suspend production due to the threat of the coronavirus.
The suspension of production takes effect next week and will extend, at least for an initial period, for two weeks.
As a result, the Zuffenhausen and Leipzig factories will be closed from March 21, this closure functioning as a response to the significant acceleration in the rate of propagation and the measures implemented by the authorities.
The other reasons behind the stop
Also according to Porsche, the suspension of production is due to two other factors.
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The first are bottlenecks in global supply chains, which Porsche says do not allow for orderly production.
At the same time, Porsche will suspend production to prepare for a reduction in demand. According to the Stuttgart brand, this decision will ensure its financial stability.
Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AGWith these measures, our company contributes to protecting the workforce and reducing the spread of this coronavirus. The consequences are not yet predictable. It's too early for predictions. What is clear is that 2020 is going to be a very challenging year he says.
In addition to this suspension of production, Porsche also decided to ban business travel, extend the "remote work" and replace meetings with video calls.
Razão Automóvel's team will continue online, 24 hours a day, during the COVID-19 outbreak. Follow the recommendations of the General Directorate of Health, avoid unnecessary travel. Together we will be able to overcome this difficult phase.