AvtoVAZ has reported difficulties in obtaining certain parts from China due to delays in payment terms under mutual agreements. Interfax cited the situation, noting that while cooperation continues, delays do occur and require ongoing communication to keep production moving forward.
Alexander Vinogradov, head of the department for interaction with federal authorities at AvtoVAZ, described the challenges. He explained that payment terms sometimes lag but emphasized that the company maintains dialogue with its Chinese suppliers. The situation differs from the patterns seen with suppliers in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, where negotiations have proved more pragmatic and straightforward.
Earlier, AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov explained that a shortage of simple components has forced the plant to stockpile incomplete vehicles on site. The plan is to complete these vehicles on the manufacturing floor once the missing parts arrive, helping to minimize disruption to the overall production schedule.
Within the list of affected components are interior items such as plastic covers for ERA-GLONASS control buttons, several trim elements inside the cabin, and the cassette player trim that attaches using specific clips identified by the company leadership. Sokolov also denied that customers were receiving incomplete vehicles despite the stockpiling measures.
Observers have asked what models could be considered alternatives to the Lada Vesta with a CVT transmission, given the current supply constraints. The discussion underscores the broader challenge facing AvtoVAZ as it navigates a complex supply chain that spans multiple regions and involves a range of suppliers with varying procurement practices. The company continues to explore options to preserve production levels while awaiting the timely delivery of essential components. (Interfax)