The entire automotive supply chain was disrupted after the country was locked in to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus epidemic. As automakers are constantly starting to produce and sell, normality will take time to recover. We have already reported that companies have extended their assistance to dealers upon their return to restart OEM supplies.
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Since most automotive component manufacturers are MSMEs who do not have a dedicated research arm to maximize operations and ensure COVID-19 prevention, some automakers are helping their suppliers and guiding them on how to keep the distance. social and keep your workspace safe According to our sources at ACMA, component manufacturers work in healthy collaboration with their respective OEMs and receive support in terms of production scale, product research, deadlines and guidelines for all Precautions to be taken in a workplace to avoid spread. of coronavirus.
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Speaking to NDTV in the same context, Tarun Garg, director of marketing and sales, Hyundai Motor India said: "In the past few days, we have prepared a strategy, we have been in contact with our suppliers and we have obtained good support from the government. Therefore, all suppliers from their respective governments have applied for authorization and this is how we started production. So far all is well and all of our suppliers are on the way and we were able to produce. "
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While few auto component manufacturers in the green zones plan to restart their operations, others operating in the orange zones are requesting permission to resume work. It goes without saying that those in the red zone will not be able to continue yet. Speaking in this regard, Vinnie Mehta, CEO of ACMA, said: "The automotive industry is gradually coming to life. With most OEMs announcing the start of their operations, their suppliers have also been awarded Authorization to do so. Production at the end of the components, however, will depend on the deadlines received from their OEMs. Compliance with security protocols and the guarantee of social distance will be essential to guarantee employee safety. and uninterrupted production. "
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