While there certainly is a dramatic and heart-wrenching human toll from the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, some have wondered how the natural disaster would affect technology and technology companies, with the significant contribution by Japanese technology companies.
According to a post today from Channel News:
"Constant interruptions to power supply and limited transport systems, is set to bring several consumer electronics and IT factories in Japan to a standstill following the magnitude 9.0 earthquake. Others, who generate their own power supply are set to be hit by component supply problems. Among the worst hit is Sony who has already closed down six of their manufacturing facilities – involved in Blu-ray components, lithium-ion batteries and disc production. Also hit are plants owned by Panasonic, Toshiba and Fujitsu.
Canon, Epson, Nikon and Sharp said that they are still assessing damage. Nokia and Sony Ericsson are also assessing the quake's impact on supplies and plants in Japan."
You can read the full post on the blog post at Channel News (An Australian Website providing 'Information For Sellers of Technology'): Smart-phone, Blu Ray & Memory Production Set To Be Hit By Japan Earthquake
As expected, the effects of the disaster in Japan will be felt worldwide. In terms of economics, much of the technology that we utilized comes from them. Japan is known for its resilience when it comes to adversities, and with the worlds support, it would only be a matter of time before they bounce back
Posted by: Sharon Strock | 04/20/2011 at 03:30 AM