Amsterdam: Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has asked its Chinese units to resume cooperation and communication to help restore its disrupted supply chain, which has affected deliveries to global industries including the automotive sector. The company issued the message in an open letter as it continues efforts to stabilize operations after government intervention earlier this year.
The supply chain problems began in September when the Dutch government took temporary control of Nexperia, citing national security concerns about technology transfers to its Chinese parent company Wingtech Technology.
Following the takeover, communication between Nexperia’s European leadership and its Chinese factories weakened, leading to delayed payments and disruptions in semiconductor processing.
Nexperia produces wafers in Germany and sends them to China for final packaging before distributing completed chips to manufacturers around the world. The breakdown in cooperation has slowed this process and strained shipments to automakers that depend on simple but essential chips used in vehicle electronics and safety systems.
Although Nexperia has started sending limited shipments again, the company says the situation is far from stable. Industry reports indicate that some customers have already faced production delays, and fears remain that the disruption could spread if coordination is not restored.
Wingtech has appealed the Dutch government’s intervention, arguing the takeover is unjustified. Meanwhile, both European and Chinese officials have urged the company and its divisions to resolve the issues through dialogue rather than allow the disruption to continue.
Analysts say the case highlights growing global tensions over semiconductor supply and control. They warn that the situation could accelerate efforts by automakers and technology companies to reduce reliance on cross border chip production.
As of now, Nexperia says it is waiting for a meaningful response from its Chinese units and hopes normal operations will resume soon.