In this way, The terminal aims to go from the 167,000 annual units expected by 2022 to a floor of 180,000, starting next year.
He is currently working at full capacity in two shifts, including Saturdays and holidays, but this level of activity is not able to cover the demand of the two vehicles that it produces in the country: the Hilux pickup and the SW4 SUV. The delay in the delivery of these models is more than six months in the domestic market.
Around 70% of production is destined for export.
Auto parts sources estimate that to balance demand with supply, the automaker would need to reach 200,000 units.
The form of implementation of the third shift is not defined because different variables must be taken into account, especially logistics. One of the possibilities, as explained to Ámbito from the union sector, is that the Zárate plant operates 24 hours a day in a continuous process.
For months, Toyota has been incorporating staff to reach the goal of 167,000 units planned for this year. It is expected to add more workers, if this three-shift modality is confirmed.
It must be taken into account that the terminal suffers, like all many industries, the difficulties of supplying parts due to the shortage of semiconductors. This is an international problem.
Also the limitation for suppliers who have the same difficulties in supplying imported inputs. In Argentina, this issue is aggravated by foreign exchange restrictions.
That is why the way of implementation is not simple, since working 24 hours a day would force the supply chain to adapt to that rhythm.
Since January, Toyota has implemented a profound labor change, in accordance with the SMATA, which established that the mandatory work week is from Monday to Saturday, until noon, with rotating francs. This sought to avoid the problems that arose every time he needed to call in staff to do overtime.
The increase in income from this additional payment had an impact on the Income Tax withholding, which caused the operators to be unwilling to attend.
The modification of the work regime made the conditions more flexible. In any case, the great demand for vehicles is leading the terminal to also work on Saturday afternoons paying overtime.
Toyota today represents 40% of automotive production and 50% of exports in the sector, while the Hilux is the second best-selling model in the country.
Source: Ambito
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