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.
- Suzuki Motor President Toshihiro Suzuki asked suppliers in India to halt production one day weekly for machine maintenance, aiming to prevent unscheduled stoppages and maintain quality as output increases.
- The automaker implemented this directive to prevent factory accidents and quality issues that arise when suppliers operate machinery continuously seven days a week, industry sources said.
- By September 2027, Suzuki wants suppliers to transition to a 20-hour, six-day weekly operational model, providing 4 hours of nightly downtime and one full day for maintenance.
- Suppliers likely face increased costs as they must plan additional capacity and invest in plants and machinery to compensate for rested production lines, industry sources said.
- Maruti Suzuki prepares to boost annual production to 4 million cars by 2030, a goal central to regaining market share from rivals Tata Motors and Mahindra.
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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 Halt Production One Day a Week
Suzuki Motor has asked its Indian suppliers to halt production for one day a week, a directive aimed at easing machine maintenance as the company pushes its component makers toward a significantly higher output schedule. The concern driving the move is straightforward: continuous operation without a dedicated maintenance window raises the risk of factory accidents, […]
Suzuki Asks Indian Suppliers to Cut Production Days for Maintenance
Suzuki Motor has asked its Indian suppliers to stop production for one day each week to allow machinery maintenance, according to two people familiar with the matter. The move is aimed at reducing unexpected factory stoppages and maintaining quality as the company prepares to increase production in India. The directive comes as Maruti Suzuki plans […]
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