Honda souffre de la situation nippone. Toutes les usines sont concernées. Voici ce qui se passe à Swindon qui nous alimente en CR-V, Civic et Jazz :
Honda UK has halved its output levels at its Swindon plant due to a shortage in parts from Japan after the recent earthquake and tsunami.
Honda said that although the vast majority of parts were sourced from Europe, there are a number of crucial components that continue to be supplied from Japan.
Despite the scaling back of work the plant's 3,000 workers will continue to be paid at their standard rate during the period of lower productivity, which Honda hopes will not last beyond the end of next month.
"It is an ongoing assessment, we are looking at being back up to 100 percent at the end of May, but hopefully sooner if possible," said a company spokeswoman.
The company's flexitime working policy will allow them to 'bank' hours with the workers and then make up the lost time when production returns to full capacity.
Ken Keir, executive vice president, Honda Motor Europe said: "We've taken the decision to reduce our production volumes at Honda UK as it enables us to continue with our manufacturing activities, thus minimising the impact on Honda customers, dealers and Associates. We appreciate everyone's understanding, customers and dealers, during these challenging times."
Swindon's plant turned out 139,085 cars in the year from March 2010 to last month, and it is currently responsible for making the Honda CRV, Civic and Jazz.