Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) shuts down operations again as the company announces yet another series of non-operational days in February due to supply issues.
The company has been halting operations for 7-14 days since last year. These occasional breaks in manufacturing lead to reduced efficiency and lesser units produced. This month, Pak Suzuki has announced that it would shut down operations again from February 13, 2023, to February 17, 2023. The reason for this break is the same as that cited every time the company halts production – shortage of inventory due to the restrictions imposed by the State Bank of Pakistan.
This production shutdown is limited only to the cars section of the company. Pak Suzuki made it clear that the bike production unit will stay operational and will not be shut down. In case of a change of plans, the company will communicate the news accordingly.
The exact statement that the company’s notice held was:
Due to continued shortage of inventory level, the management of the company has decided to shut down automobile plant from February 13, 2023 to February 17, 2023. However, motorcycle plant will remain operative. Further update, if any, in this regard will be communicated accordingly.”
Pak Suzuki had already taken ten days off last month and had cited the same reasons. This might have an adverse effect on the company’s rapport and sales. Last week, in a similar news, Toyota had announced to halt production for two weeks. Their reason was also the restriction applied by the State Bank of Pakistan, the hold on LCs and supply issues.
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