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Chip Shortage Impact on Ferrari Production?

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  1. gw32

    gw32 Formula Junior

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    Does anyone know what, if any, impact the global computer chip shortage is having on new car production at Ferrari? The WSJ has reported on this several times and on Friday they said GM's production in 2021 was going to be off by at least 20%. Other manufactures are telling of delivery delays and of prioritizing production of high profit vehicles over lesser ones.

    I ordered a Roma in October and with all the new electronics in that model was wondering if its production was going to be effected. I was told to expect a summer 2021 delivery.
     
  2. ifeelfree0

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    I spent my career in semiconductors and while leadtimes are extended, everything has been affected by Covid so I suspect it is a myriad of issues. Squeeky wheel always gets oiled so Maranello is probably getting parts, just not as many as they would like. GM had a stipulation is every contract of $25k per hour downtime charge that was enforced so I doubt any of the semi folks want to play there.
     
  3. Spezia

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    A good question. They build less cars so if they already have a lot in stock they may be able to see production through without hiccups until chips are readily available again.

    My guess would be that they operate under the just in time delivery and inventory management principle so they will likely suffer like other companies.

    Another view is that although Ferrari is small their parent company is major so perhaps their buying power will mean they are not at the back of the line.

    Either way I hope your Roma arrives in time for summer driving season.
     
  4. Nospinzone

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    #4 Nospinzone, Feb 14, 2021
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    Chip Shortage Impact on Ferrari Production?

    Oh the horrors of first world problems. :D:D:D
     
  5. willrace

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    In what part of the carburetor is this "chip" located?
     
  6. 26street

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    I really don’t know about the lead times on computer chips but I do deal with manufacturers on contracts with liquid damages “ not meeting supply dates” and we build in a time frame so that the impact will be manageable but with the way business is being conducted these days most companies work on “up to the minute” manufacturing which limits there need to have capital sitting around waiting to be used which is good till a problem comes A long I seen it before and will again and again
    I’m sure Ferrari will not have a big problem most of there controllers are build by Bosch and they are not reliant on third party companies for supply


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  7. gw32

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    I think suppliers are invoking the "act of God" clause on their contracts. Even though Ferrari buys the components for Bosch, apparently third parties like Bosch is having supply issues as well.
     
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    Lead times under normal circumstances the last few years have changed dramatically. It also depends on who is purchasing the components, the volumes and who they purchase components from, whether it is through distributors or direct factory sales. What used to be 8 to 12 weeks has more recently (pre-Covid) become 16 to 20 weeks. The decreased production life span of semiconductor components creates longevity issues for the electronic manufacturing industry who manufacture assemblies other than things like computers, phones , tablets etc, which are generally considered short life span and quickly obsoleted assemblies.
     
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