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Thai floods become 'new normal' for Toyota, Honda and other carmakers
Thai floods disrupt Toyota and Honda supply chains, signaling recurring operational risk for Japanese carmakers.
Context
What happened: Torrential rains in Thailand forced automakers including Toyota and Honda to suspend operations, with an industrial park in Chonburi still flooded as of Oct. 7.
Key numbers: Industrial park in Chonburi remained flooded as of Oct. 7.
Why it matters: Supply disruptions and commute issues shut down factories and threaten production goals, as manufacturers adjust to the growing risk of flooding disrupting business.
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What changed
Torrential rains in Thailand forced automakers including Toyota and Honda to suspend operations, with an industrial park in Chonburi still flooded as of Oct. 7.
Why it matters
Supply disruptions and commute issues shut down factories and threaten production goals, as manufacturers adjust to the growing risk of flooding disrupting business.