Quake Hits Japanese Auto Industry Hard

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Assembly plants shut down; global supply chains disrupted

 

The earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands of people in Japan also disrupted the nation’s automobile industry and will affect supply chains worldwide, IHS Automotive said.

 

“Although the human cost is of paramount concern, the ripple effect of the stoppages to supply and production in Japan will be felt in many parts of the world, including the United States, China and Europe, as many key parts and technology are exported to global operations from Japan,” the report said.

 

Auto assembly plants and suppliers’ factories were damaged or have had to suspend operations because of power shortages. Transportation infrastructure also has been affected, along with communities where automotive workers live.

 

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