Shortage of semiconductors impacting production
The global shortage of semiconductors will have a substantial impact on the Volvo Group’s production in the second quarter. In the beginning of the quarter, the Group will implement stop days across its global truck manufacturing operations. In total, these are currently estimated to between two and four weeks depending on production site. In addition, disturbances are also expected to impact the Group’s other business areas.Visibility into the global supply chain of semiconductors as well as other components is currently very low and the uncertainty about the development is high.
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