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Bosch registers furlough measures at Salzgitter site amid chip supply problems

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Posted on November 3, 2025

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BERLIN (Reuters) -Robert Bosch said on Monday that it had registered furlough measures with labour authorities at its Salzgitter site amid chip supply problems across the automobile industry. "At the

Bosch Implements Furlough Measures at Salzgitter Due to Chip Shortage

Impact of Chip Supply Issues on Bosch

BERLIN (Reuters) -Robert Bosch said on Monday that it had registered furlough measures with labour authorities at its Salzgitter site amid chip supply problems across the automobile industry.

Overview of Furlough Measures

"At the Salzgitter plant, we are responding flexibly to production adjustments. To this end, we can make use of the proven instrument of short-time working depending on demand, which we have registered accordingly," the company said in a statement.

Response to Production Adjustments

(Reporting by Ilona Wiessenbach, Writing by Friederike HeineEditing by Ludwig Burger)

Key Takeaways

  • Bosch registers furlough measures at Salzgitter.
  • Chip supply issues impact the automobile industry.
  • Flexible production adjustments are being implemented.
  • Short-time working is a response to demand changes.
  • Bosch coordinates with labor authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlough?
A furlough is a temporary leave of absence from work, often due to special needs of a company, such as financial difficulties or external factors like supply chain issues.
What is short-time working?
Short-time working is a temporary reduction in the hours worked by employees, often used by companies to adjust to decreased demand while retaining their workforce.
What are chip supply issues?
Chip supply issues refer to shortages in semiconductor chips that affect various industries, particularly the automobile sector, causing production delays and operational challenges.

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