Toyota Announces April to June Production Plan (as of March 17)
Toyota City, Japan, Mar 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - We at Toyota have made repeated adjustments to our production plans due to the parts shortage resulting from the spread of COVID-19, causing considerable inconvenience to our customers and other parties concerned.Up until now, we have conducted recovery production with tremendous efforts from the various relevant parties with the aim of delivering to customers as many vehicles as possible at the earliest possible date. However, due to the parts shortage, we have had to make repeated last-minute adjustments to production plans, and this has imposed considerable burdens on production sites including those of suppliers.Under these circumstances and in light of a review of past developments, we have revised production plans to be more reasonable in line with recent realities. Specifically, we have positioned the three-month period from April to June as an "intentional pause," and we will create plans based on the personnel structures and facility capacities of suppliers. By doing this, we will establish healthy workplace environments that place the highest priority on safety and quality, rather than exceeding the cap...
Fujitsu Limited Announces Recruitment Plans
TOKYO, Mar 1, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the following new graduate recruitment plans for fiscal 2023, as well as its mid-career recruitment plans for fiscal 2022.For its new graduate recruitment plan for fiscal 2023, Fujitsu plans to hire approx. 750 new graduates as in the previous year. In fiscal 2022, Fujitsu plans to further increase the number of career recruits without specifying a target number. In doing so, Fujitsu aims to acquire talent to drive the five technology sectors to support Fujitsu's seven "Key Focus Areas" within the Uvance brand, as well as realize Fujitsu's Purpose to "make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation."Fujitsu will continue to conduct year-round recruitment, accepting applications from final-year university and graduate students, as well as those that have already graduated throughout the year.Under its job-based human resources management system, Fujitsu will recruit global talent to assign the right people to the right jobs. In addition, Fujitsu will offer appropriate compensation (including individual compensation) based on the level of responsibility and expertis...
NEC and NEC Fielding Begin Testing Quantum Computing Technologies to Improve the Delivery of Maintenance Parts
TOKYO, Feb 16, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced the beginning of demonstration tests using quantum computing technology to improve the delivery efficiency of maintenance parts from NEC Fielding, Ltd., a leading provider of maintenance services for ICT equipment.Delivery vehicles loaded with maintenance partsSpecifically, when customer engineers (CE) are dispatched to perform on-site repair work due to equipment failures, quantum computing technology will be used to formulate delivery plans for maintenance parts in line with CE dispatch plans. Based on past data on parts delivery in the Tokyo metropolitan area, it has been calculated that delivery costs can be reduced by approximately 30% by reducing the number of delivery vehicles and shortening travel distances. Going forward, both companies will continue with verification tests aiming for future on-site application.NEC Fielding provides maintenance services in which CE visit customer sites for repair work in the event of a breakdown in ICT equipment and non-ICT equipment manufactured by NEC or other companies. There are several hundred maintenance operations each day in the Tok...
Toyota Announces Production Plans in February 2022, as of January 18
Toyota City, Japan, Jan 18, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - At Toyota, we have made repeated adjustments to our production plans due to a parts shortage resulting from the spread of COVID-19, causing various inconveniences to our customers and all parties concerned. We would like to express our gratitude to everyone involved for their immense support in helping us maintain production.Our global production plan in February 2022 is expected to be around 700,000 units. Current demand is very strong, therefore we were aiming for a high February production plan. However, due to the impact of the continuing demand for semiconductors across all industries, we have adjusted our production plan by around 150,000 units globally.As a result of the revision, the full-year production forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022 is expected to be lower than the previous forecast of 9 million units.With regards to the shortage of semiconductor-related parts, we will continue to examine the situation and consult with all companies involved in considering the use of substitutes where possible in anticipation of a continuing shortage.We will also continue to work with our suppliers i...
Barclays to build up Singapore private banking business in Asia push
LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - Barclays plans to make key hires in investment banking and wealth management across Asia next year as the British lender plots its return to some of the world's fastest-growing economies after a 2016 restructuring. The bank - which is benefiting from a boom in deals and trading along with its Wall Street rivals - is seeking to rebuild in some of the markets it exited, and is targeting China, India, Singapore and Australia to expand, according to Mr Jaideep Khanna, head of Barclays Asia-Pacific and India chief executive. He said Barclays plans to build up its private banking business in Singapore, and investment banking in Australia by hiring locally. The bank has a stake in Australian advisory firm Barrenjoey Capital Partners, which hired a number of prominent dealmakers last year from banks including UBS and JPMorgan Chase & Co. It is also hiring in Japan and Hong Kong. "We are profitable in the region and I fully expect it to continue in 2022," Mr Khanna, 56, said in an interview. "Our focus is going to be consistent - try and stick to the areas where we are strong. There are enough areas for us to drive returns today and that's what we are focused on." Barcl...
Toyota Announces Production Plans in December 2021, as of November 12
Toyota City, Japan, Nov 12, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - At Toyota, we have made repeated adjustments to our production plans since August due to a shortage of parts resulting from the spread of COVID-19, causing various inconveniences to all parties concerned. We would like to express our gratitude to all parties concerned for their immense support in helping us maintain production.The global production plan in December is expected to reach the 800,000 units level including the recovery from the impact of the previous production cutbacks. In addition, as a result of the cooperation of our suppliers, all 14 plants and 28 production lines in Japan will be operating normally for the first time in seven months since May. In addition, we will continue to maintain our production forecast of 9 million units for the fiscal year. (Reference: Global production volumes were approximately 760,000 units in December 2020)In response to the continuing shortage of some parts, we will continue our efforts to strengthen our supply chain with our suppliers and will do everything we can to ensure we deliver as many cars to our customers as quickly as possible. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire...
Micron to hire more staff in Singapore as part of growth plans, amid growing demand for memory chips
SINGAPORE - Chipmaker Micron Technology aims to hire hundreds of research and development (R&D) and manufacturing engineers here in the coming years to bolster its growth plans. These hires are in addition to the 1,500 employees that the United States-based firm has taken on in Singapore since it completed the expansion of its Woodlands facility in 2019, said executive vice-president of global operations Manish Bhatia. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.
Toyota: Production Plans in November 2021, as of October 15
Toyota City, Japan, Oct 15, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - At Toyota, we have made repeated adjustments to our production plans since August due to a shortage of parts resulting from the spread of COVID-19, causing various inconveniences to all parties concerned. We would like to express our gratitude to all parties concerned for their immense support in helping us maintain production.Our production plans for November are outlined below.Actual production has remained below planned levels since August. However, with the cooperation of our suppliers, we have been thoroughly examining each and every case of possible parts shortage in the supply chain. As a result, global production volume in November is expected to reach 850,000 to 900,000 units. (Reference: Global production volumes were approximately 830,000 units in November 2020 and approximately 500,000 to 600,000 units each in September and October 2021)Aiming to make up for previous production shortfalls, we had initially planned to produce approximately 1 million units, which is a higher production level. However, since we are still experiencing a shortage of some parts and will be unable to make up for previous pro...
Career Development Plans launched for marine and offshore industry
SINGAPORE - Two Career Development Plans were launched on Tuesday (Oct 5) to attract local talent to the marine and offshore engineering industry. The plans, which are targeting drafting specialists and quality professionals, will provide a structured progression pathway in terms of wages, skills and job roles. The announcement came during the Marine Week Symposium 2021, a hybrid event regarding opportunities in the industry. Candidates under the plans will undergo pre-determined training and pick up skillsets directly relevant to their job role, boosting productivity for the industry. This also means they can receive pay that is based on their skill levels. The tiered approach will help workers progressively build up skills and experience from entry to principal-level positions, ensuring long-term career prospects in the industry. The plans were jointly announced by the National Trades Union Congress' (NTUC) Employment and Employability Institute (e2i), the Association of Singapore Marine Industries, and NTUC's Electronics, Marine & Engineering Cluster. The organisations said: "The marine and offshore engineering industry contributed $3.6 billion to Singapore's gross domestic prod...
Renault plans to cut 2,000 jobs in France as it shifts to electric cars
PARIS (BLOOMBERG) - Renault plans to eliminate 2,000 more jobs while still making nine new models in France as the struggling automaker reshapes operations in its home country and shifts to electric vehicles (EVs). The company is in talks with French unions to cut 1,600 engineering and 400 support positions between next year and 2024, according to a statement on Thursday (Sept 16). During the same period, it will recruit 2,500 people, including in data science and battery chemistry. With the French state looming as Renault's largest shareholder, chief executive Luca de Meo has a fine line to walk in his effort to turn the company around. The carmaker announced last year it would eliminate about 14,600 jobs worldwide - including 4,600 in France - and lower production capacity by almost a fifth. While Renault plans to add to that tally, it also intends to make nine new vehicles at home by around 2025, most of which will be EVs slated for a hub in northern France. These include the new Megane, Renault 5 and Kangoo, as well as a sports utility vehicle and another car it did not elaborate on. The manufacturing plans depend on reaching agreement with unions. In a nod to the pressure it i...