UK operators face longer lead times as chip shortage drags on, manufacturers warn

2021-08-31T14:12:00

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As Scania Trucks announced a week-long shut down at its European plants today (31 August), due to the global shortage of semi-conductors, other truck manufacturers told MT they are also struggling with the shortage and warned of extended lead times on truck orders next year.

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