Panasonic plans to reduce its global workforce by 10,000 employees as part of a large-scale restructuring initiative, evenly impacting Japan and international locations.
The job cuts aim to streamline operations and boost efficiency in response to weakening demand and changing market dynamics.
Panasonic reported a 17.5% drop in annual profit, prompting the company to shut down operations, initiate early retirement programs, and focus on profitable segments like EV batteries.
As part of its recovery plan, Panasonic aims to increase profits by 150 billion yen by March 2027 and 300 billion yen by March 2029 through restructuring and market-aligned operations.