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Fortune
Christiaan Hetzner

Fortune 500 auto-parts supplier Lear looks to slash some 15,000 jobs this year globally

Chinese electronics company Xiaomi's first electric vehicle 'Xiaomi SU7 model' is seen on display at a launch event in Beijing on March 28, 2024. (Credit: Michael Zhang—AFP via Getty Images)
  • The seating and wire harness specialist is also looking to drive growth by winning new business from the one group of automakers most likely to grow in the near future: Chinese domestic brands like BYD, Feely, and now Xiaomi.

Auto parts supplier Lear is looking to further reduce headcount this year to protect profits amid a continued decline in vehicle production in North America and Europe.

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