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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced that its factories will not resume production until at least next month due to a cyber attack at the end of August that forced the company to shut down its IT networks. The company’s UK facilities in Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton are affected by the shutdown extension, with fears growing that the carmaker’s suppliers may face financial difficulties without support.
In a statement confirming the shutdown extension, JLR expressed its focus on supporting customers, suppliers, colleagues, and retailers during this challenging time. Sources have indicated that the disruption caused by the cyber attack could last until November. Industry minister Chris McDonald and Business Secretary Peter Kyle are set to visit JLR to meet with company officials and firms in the supply chain to discuss ways to get production back online.
Chris McDonald emphasized the government’s priorities of helping JLR resume operations as soon as possible and ensuring the long-term health of the supply chain. Suppliers, represented by Johnathan Dudley from Crowe UK, are expressing concerns about the financial impacts of the shutdown on their employees, with some facing reduced or no pay. The halt in production has already led to a significant loss in profits for JLR and substantial revenue loss.
Amidst calls for a furlough scheme for affected staff, JLR is taking the lead in supporting its supply chain without state intervention. Unite, one of the country’s largest trade unions, has urged for assistance for workers of JLR suppliers who have been laid off or faced financial hardships following the cyber attack. The situation has created challenges for businesses along the supply chain, with a focus on addressing the immediate needs of employees affected by the production shutdown
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