Suzuki asks India suppliers to move to 6-day, 20-hour operations by Sept 2027, sources say
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- ✓Suzuki Motor asked Indian suppliers to move to 6-day, 20-hour operations by September 2027.
- ✓The company wants one day off each week for machine maintenance to improve quality and prevent unscheduled stops.
- ✓This shift helps Maruti Suzuki boost annual production to 4 million cars by 2030 to meet rising demand.
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- BUSINESS
- Reported By
- The Economic Times
- Reading Speed
- 4 Minute(s)
- Market Focus
- India Economy
Synopsis
Suzuki Motor has requested Indian suppliers to implement a maintenance break for one day each week. This strategy aims to improve quality and prevent unscheduled production stoppages as output is expanded. Suppliers must sign declarations confirming that production lines will not operate continuously seven days a week. Amid rising demand in the domestic market, the company plans to boost car production to meet future targets.
New Delhi: Suzuki Motor has asked suppliers in India to halt production for one day a week for machine maintenance, as the Japanese vehicle maker aims to prevent unscheduled stoppages and maintain quality ahead of ramping up output, two people said.
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