Quake-hit Japan plants restart but Toyota to suspend 18 assembly lines
The quake has sparked concerns of further disruptions to a pandemic-hit supply chain for precision components vital to electronics and autos production.
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The quake has sparked concerns of further disruptions to a pandemic-hit supply chain for precision components vital to electronics and autos production.
Japanese manufacturers began restarting production at some of the plants that were halted following an earthquake that jolted the country’s northeast late on Wednesday.
Japanese manufacturers began restarting production at some plants in the country’s northeast after an earthquake this week, but Toyota Motor Corp said it plans to idle 18 assembly lines for a few days next week due to a shortage of parts from suppliers. On one hand, the limited damage caused by Wednesday’s magnitude 7.4 temblor has highlighted Japan’s success in building resilience against the frequent tremors that shake the archipelago. However, the quake has sparked concerns of further disruptions to a global supply chain for precision components vital to electronics and automotive pro...
TOKYO—Japanese manufacturers began restarting production at plants in the country's quake-hit northeast, but Toyota Motor Corp. said it ...
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