Kommentar: Mercedes braucht schnell eine Einigung über die Arbeitskosten in Deutschland
Die Langfristpläne des Unternehmens sind überzeugend. Doch auch kurzfristig muss Konzernchef Källenius liefern. Trotz Gewinnwarnung gibt es in der Bilanz Hoffnungswerte.
Mercedes must swiftly reach an agreement on labor costs in Germany, according to a commentary. In presenting the nine-month figures to analysts, Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius acknowledged "some external speculation about our strategic steps for 2030 and beyond." However, he assured that a comprehensive update would be provided next year.
Källenius aims to overhaul parts of automobile production by adopting a modular system instead of platforms, which would make production more cost-effective and faster. Additionally, Mercedes is investing in autonomous and automated driving systems for the future, with a goal of having a city assistant in Germany capable of driving autonomously on highways by 2027.
Despite these long-term aspirations, Källenius faces the challenge of delivering results in the short term. The company has already revised revenue and sales targets downwards in the summer and issued a profit warning on Tuesday.
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