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Part of situation: BMW corporate restructuring and job reduction program (4 clusters)

BMW and Mercedes-Benz implement major cost-cutting measures in Germany

BMW Mercedes-Benz automotive industry cost-cutting Germany

Major German automakers are undertaking significant restructuring to improve profitability amid shifting market demands. BMW has launched a voluntary departure program aiming to reduce its workforce by approximately 8,000 employees by the end of 2027. To encourage early exits, the company is offering substantial severance packages, with some employees eligible to receive up to 650,000 euros based on age, tenure, and salary. BMW aims to achieve annual cost savings of 1 billion euros starting in 2028.

Simultaneously, Mercedes-Benz is implementing a productivity offensive to save 800 million euros annually. This strategy includes reducing the number of temporary workers by several thousand across its Sindelfingen, Bremen, and Rastatt plants. While the company is not currently planning to reduce its permanent workforce due to job security agreements lasting until 2034, it intends to launch a new severance program for office staff in December. These moves come as both manufacturers face increased competition from Chinese electric vehicle producers and slowing demand in key markets like China.

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BMW · China · Germany · Handelsblatt · IG Metall · Mercedes-Benz · Volkswagen

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  • [DISPUTED] BMW reached its voluntary departure target earlier than planned. www.autoactu.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Some severance payments may exceed 650,000 euros. www.autoactu.com · mondo-motori.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] BMW is patenting door technology featuring MicroLED displays and fingerprint sensors. auto.everyeye.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The application period for the program was closed in two weeks. mondo-motori.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] BMW aims to reduce its workforce by up to 8,000 positions. mondo-motori.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The company expects to save one billion euros annually starting in 2028. mondo-motori.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The program targets approximately 40,000 non-production employees in Germany. www.autoactu.com

Sources

삼전닉스도 놀랄 '터보 보너스' BMW, 퇴사하면 최대 10억 파격 보상금 제시 [www.autoherald.co.kr]
Elképesztő lelépési pénzt fizet kirúgott dolgozóinak a BMW - ORIGO [www.origo.hu]
Volkswagen přenáší svoji krizi na úspěšnější Škodu Auto [profitonline.cz]
BMW vuole installare uno schermo microLED sulle portiere con sensore per le impronte [auto.everyeye.it]
BMW atteint plus tôt que prévu son objectif de départs volontaires [www.autoactu.com]
Súlyos konfliktust hozhat a Volkswagen béreinek befagyasztása [karpathir.com]
Mercedes will Leiharbeit in Deutschland reduzieren – „einige Tausend“ betroffen [www.it-boltwise.de]
Crisi nera: 650 mila euro per convincere i dipendenti a lasciare l’azienda [mondo-motori.it]
To si nedovolil ani obávaný šéf Nissanu. Volkswagen chce šetřit i na úspěšné Škodovce [www.e15.cz]
„Мерцедес-Бенц“ (Mercedes-Benz) планира да съкрати хиляди временни работни места в [novini247.com]
BMW’den Çalışanlarına 650 Bin Euro’yu Aşan Gönüllü Ayrılık Teklifi [www.yazarhaber.com.tr]
Mercedes-Benz will 3.000 Leiharbeiter in Deutschland abbauen [www.ad-hoc-news.de]
Mercedes-Benz schrapt duizenden tijdelijke banen in Duitsland om kosten te verlagen [businessam.be]
BMW'de Binlerce Çalışan Ayrılmak İstedi! Program Erken Kapatıldı - İşin Olsa | Kamu Memur Personel Alımı İlanları [www.isinolsa.com]
Mercedes-Benz will Leiharbeiter abbauen [mbpassion.de]
VW will Gehälter einfrieren! Was das für die Mitarbeiter bedeuten kann [www.news38.de]