How Volkswagen's Huge Workforce Became a Liability The news of Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its massive workforce of 630,000 has sent shockwaves through the automotive industry.
The company's decision to downsize is a necessary response to challenges posed by Chinese electric vehicle makers, but it also raises questions about how VW got itself into this predicament.
A major factor contributing to Volkswagen's bloated workforce was its strategic decision to control more stages of production than its peers. This approach, while once beneficial, has become a significant burden.