Toyota Suspends Operations at 14 Former Factories in Japan

Japanese automobile company Toyota Motor Corporation has suspended operations at all 14 of its factories in Japan, local media including NHK reported on the 29th.

According to the reports, Toyota has halted operations at 13 of its 14 factories in Japan since the morning of the same day, and plans to soon suspend operations at the remaining factory as well. Toyota explained that this measure was taken due to an abnormality in the parts ordering system.

Toyota Factory in Japan

Earlier in March, Toyota temporarily suspended operations at all its domestic factories due to the impact of a cyberattack on one of its suppliers. However, Toyota currently believes that the cause of the abnormality in the parts ordering system is not related to a cyberattack and is working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.

The Japanese government has also launched an emergency response. Yastoshi Nishimura, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, stated at a press conference following the cabinet meeting that he had been informed that the suspension of operations by Toyota applies to all 14 factories in Japan. He added, "I understand that the company currently judges that the issue is not caused by a cyberattack," and said, "As the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, we will continue to thoroughly understand the situation and respond accordingly."

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