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Volkswagen Unveils 12-Point Restructuring Plan to Cut Capacity and Complexity
Volkswagen announced a restructuring plan that includes reducing annual production capacity to 9 million vehicles, cutting model range by up to 50 percent, and lowering product complexity by up to 75 percent. The company's works council rejected plant closures and said it will support only voluntary job reductions.
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Volkswagen announced a 12-point transformation plan to address weaker global demand and rising competition. The plan sets a target of lowering annual production capacity to 9 million vehicles while reducing the model range by up to 50 percent and product complexity by up to 75 percent.
The automaker said the measures aim to improve efficiency and profitability. Officials described the changes as necessary to align output with current market conditions.
The company's works council rejected any plant closures.
It stated it will support only voluntary job cuts as part of the restructuring. The council's stance leaves open the possibility of workforce reductions without forced layoffs. No timeline for implementation was provided in the announcement.
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