日産　３月フィリピン工場生産停止

ロックダウンによって経済活動が止まっている影響から日産が、２０２１年３月をもってフィリピン・サンタローサ工場でのアルメーラ単独完全解体組み立て生産を停止することを発表しました。

工場の閉鎖によって影響を受ける１３３名の従業員は福利厚生などの支援を受けることになります。現在、日産はスムーズに移行ができるようにUMPIとの調整を行っています。
また、日産は今後もフィリピンへの投資は継続していくとしています。

フィリピンではすでにHONDAやいすゞも撤退しているので、製造業がダメージを蓄積しています。

パンデミック終息が見えない中、経済状況・雇用状態は悪化する一方です。
しかし、政府は具体的な改善案はなく、このまま終息しても市場は鈍足で動き出すことになります。

感染者が減少した今、フィリピン政府にはもっと経済に焦点をあてて動き始めてほしいです。

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Nissan announces closure of PH plant

Nissan today announced it will stop production in the Philippines effective March 2021, putting an end to its lone completely knocked down assembly for passenger car model Almera to ensure efficient business operations in the ASEAN region

“Nissan in the Philippines, together with its vehicle assembly partner, Univation Motor Philippines, Inc. (UMPI), have made the decision to cease production operations for the Nissan Almera in the Santa Rosa plant in the Philippines, effective March 2021,” said the company statement. Almera has been produced in the Philippines since 2013.

The decision has been made following the expiration of the assembly contract between Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) and UMPI. An estimated 133 employes, who will be affected by the plant closure, will be provided their benefits and assistance during the transition period.

The decision is aligned with Nissan’s plan towards optimized production and efficient business operations in the ASEAN region, as part of the Nissan NEXT transformation plan.

“Nissan remains committed to its investments in the Philippines. The company will continue to contribute to the growth of the Philippine automotive industry through its innovative products and excellent services, as well as its dealer expansion nationwide,” said NPI.

According to the company, Nissan’s strategy in the Philippines is to keep the customer at the heart of our business, and focus on strengthening the fundamentals of Product, Service, Customer Experience, and People. Our customer-centric approach guides our product and service offerings, as well as network expansion.

Nonetheless, UMPI will remain active in the Philippines and continue its other business operations in the country. The well-being of employees is the highest priority. Nissan is coordinating with UMPI to ensure a smooth transition.