New virus "influences supply chain" Japan Trade Association fears February 19 12:58
Regarding the spread of the new coronavirus, Kuniharu Nakamura, chairman of the Japan External Trade Association made by major trading companies, has been starting to affect the supply network of parts and so-called supply chains in Asia at a press conference on the 19th. Expressed concern over the impact on Japanese companies.
Among them, Mr. Nakamura said, "The spread of infected people around the world has slowed the movement of people and goods and casts a dark shadow on economic activity." He showed that he was at risk.
He further expressed concern about the impact that a delay in the supply of automobiles and machine parts produced at factories in China would affect the Japanese manufacturing industry, stating that "the entire Asian supply chain is beginning to affect the manufacturing supply chain." Was.
Mr. Nakamura said of the company's efforts to prevent the spread of the infection, "With the advance of digitalization, people can now do their work in the office through telework and telecommuting. , But we need to think about taking this opportunity to promote work style reforms. "