TATA Motors: Jaguar Land Rover production resumes after cyberattack halt..
Tata Motors-owned British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has begun a phased resumption of its IT operations following a cyberattack earlier this month that completely halted the company's production.
Recovery Program Underway
JLR said on Thursday that it is increasing invoicing capacity to settle outstanding payments to its suppliers. However, production at its factories in Merseyside and Solihull, England, as well as facilities in India, Slovakia, and China, will remain suspended until the groundwork for the recovery program is complete.
What did the company say?
The company stated, "As part of the controlled, phased resumption of our operations, we have informed associates, suppliers, and retail partners that parts of our digital systems are now functional. We are working expeditiously to settle outstanding payments."
Operations Resumed at Global Parts Logistics Center
Britain's largest carmaker also reported that the Global Parts Logistics Center, which supplies parts to retail partners in the UK and around the world, is now back in full operation. This will improve customer vehicle service and the company's cash flow.
Collaboration to Restart Production
JLR's team is working with cybersecurity experts, the UK government's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and law enforcement to safely restart full operations. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the government is continuously working on a support package for suppliers to help small businesses during the prolonged production disruption.
What will be the economic impact of the shutdown?
The nearly month-long production disruption could cost JLR millions of pounds daily. JLR directly employs 33,000 people in the UK, while the supply chain employs approximately 200,000 people.
Response from Suppliers and Trade Unions
Trade unions have appealed to the government for financial support and furlough schemes to help companies and supply chains cope with the long-term disruption.
Who claimed responsibility for the cyberattack?
The group, Scattered Lapsus Hunters, has claimed responsibility for the attack. This group is also known for several high-profile retail attacks in the UK this year, including at Marks & Spencer and the Co-op.
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