Suzuki Asks India Suppliers to Shorten Production Week in Push for Quality, Sources Say
The directive is the first of its kind for Indian suppliers as Maruti Suzuki targets 4 million cars a year by 2030.
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Suzuki asks India suppliers to halt production one day a week as Maruti eyes 4 million cars
Suzuki has asked Indian suppliers to shift toward a six-day production schedule with regular machine downtime as Maruti Suzuki prepares to raise annual output to 4 million vehicles by 2030.
Suzuki asks India suppliers to shorten production week in push for quality
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.
Suzuki asks India suppliers to move to 6-day, 20-hour operations by Sept 2027, sources say
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.
Suzuki Asks Indian Suppliers to Adopt Six-Day Production Schedule as Maruti Targets 4 Million Capacity
Suzuki Motor Corporation has reportedly asked its Indian component suppliers to reserve one day every week for equipment maintenance, marking an important change in production planning as Maruti Suzuki prepares for a major expansion of its manufacturing footprint in India. Suzuki wants suppliers to eventually operate their component production lines for 20 hours a day and six days a week, rather than keeping machinery running continuously across…
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