Sony Ericsson Says Japan Earthquake Impacts Its Business

Today, Japanese-Swedish mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson released a statement on the impact the earthquake that hit Japan a week ago would have on its business.

The company has a number of around 1100 employees at two offices in Tokyo, and says that none was injured during the tremor.

“Sony Ericsson is closely following the situation in Japan and our thoughts go out to those affected by this tragic event,” the leading mobile phone maker announced.

“The safety of our employees remains the highest priority. We have approximately 1100 employees (including consultants) at two offices in Tokyo, and we can confirm that no employees have been injured, and that there is no major damage to our offices.”

However, the company's business would be affected by the event, since the affected area in northern Japan was responsible for supplying a great part of the world’s electronics industry with components.

According to the handset vendor, they are already looking into the possible relocation of certain component manufacturing, while staying in contact with key suppliers in the region.

The mobile phone maker also stated that they are currently seeking secondary sources of supply, which might help it overcome the situation as soon as possible.

“As part of our business continuity plan, we are in contact with all our key suppliers in the region and we are identifying the possible relocation of certain component manufacturing, and looking at secondary sources of supply,” Sony Ericsson explained.

“Although the full impact of the current situation on our business will take additional time to assess, Sony Ericsson anticipates disruption to its supply chain operations,” the company announced.

The company would be closely monitoring their supplier situation every day, in real time, and plans on keeping their operator and retail customers informed on how things evolve.

More info on the matter should emerge in the not too far future, the company states.