Resilinc Special Report
Automotive Industry Crisis in Shanghai
China is yet again battling a new COVID-19 variant which has not only created a humanitarian crisis but also caused a ripple effect in the global supply chain. The government has applied the toughest measures to key manufacturing hubs, with Shanghai becoming the largest hotspot, facing an indefinite lockdown. The automotive industry is troubled by severe disruptions, with several leading companies and their suppliers being impacted by production halts, reduced workforce, and key raw material shortages. In addition, steel delivery and consumption are also halted, with finished steel piling up at plants due to stagnating demand and transportation disruptions.
Learn more with Resilinc’s special report on China’s latest lockdown and its long-standing impact on the automotive industry supply chain.
Key Insights:
- Production halt impacts and alternative measures by the leading automakers
- Disrupted steel production due to supply-demand imbalances
- Key commodity price volatility and resulting battery shortages