The automotive industry in Mexico represents 3.8% of the national GDP and is the main generator of foreign exchange for Mexico, which is why it has been requested to be considered essential and thus renew activities.
As of May 18, companies in the automotive sector are authorized to start operations.
The return of operation will serve to maintain the jobs generated by this industry, as it creates around two million direct and indirect jobs and has a positive impact on 165 economic activities in industry, commerce and services.
The recount of the damages by COVID-19 in this industry
While a reintegration to the industry was expected, the recount of the effects of COVID-19 on the automotive industry are:
- 40% recession in sales
- Evolution towards the use of digital tools for sales
- Interrupted production lines
- Reconditioning of production plans
- Decrease in export of auto parts and vehicles
- Permanent staff reduction
- Temporary unemployment
Integration into the new normal
In the first stage of return, automotive companies must train their workers to have a safe work space, readapt the space and production processes, and create entry filters for their employees.
Starting June 1, there will be a gradual lifting of measures to mitigate the coronavirus according to a traffic light system that will change to red, yellow or green, depending on the health situation of each state.
In recent weeks, associations representing auto parts manufacturers, heavy vehicles and auto assemblers have worked with health authorities on self-assessments, pilot tests in establishments and virtually to achieve a safe return to activities.
It is important to remember that, according to the official López Gatell, he commented "We are not going to return to the conditions prior to the epidemic, but we are going to return with particular conditions where we must continue with the prevention measures"
