2024 Technology Factory Ushered In "Layoffs"

Recently, it is reported that Samsung Electronics China Corporation has notified employees for layoffs and began to collectVoluntary resignation.It is predicted that the scale of layoffs may involve 8%of the 1,600 regional sales employees, about 130 people.

On September 4, Samsung Electronics China Company responded to the media that in order to improve the company's organizational efficiency and market competitiveness, the company will make necessary business adjustments and optimization of personnel.By cutting some high -duplicated work and positions, the company's resources can be better allocated and improved organizational efficiency.

According to Korean media reports, Samsung Electronics has notified the employees of the Chinese sales department, saying that the department will have an organizational rectification plan.It is planned to lay off the contract until next year30%。

SamsungelectronicThe financial report in the second quarter of 2024 shows that Samsung's electronic revenue in the second quarter was 7.407 trillion won (about 388.1 billion yuan), an increase of 23.42%year -on -year; operating profit was 1.044 trillion won (about RMB 54.7 billion), which was year -on -year.Increased by 1458.2%, exceeding market expectations.In addition, data of well -known analysis agencies Canalys show that in the second quarter of 2024, the global smartphone market shipped 288.9 million units, and Samsung continued to consolidate the first position, shipping 53.5 million units, reaching 53.5 million units。

Although from the data of all parties, Samsung Electronics was unlimited in the second quarter, but in the Chinese market, it has long beenFalling into the altar.Lu Taiwen (TM Roh), the person in charge of Samsung Mobile Experience Business, stated in July this year that it is developing the Galaxy AI function suitable for the Chinese market to regain Samsung's share and influence in the Chinese market, but the situation has not improved.Essence

According to Canalys data, in the second quarter of China's smartphone market share, the top five were vivo, OPPO, Honor, Huawei and Xiaomi, Samsung and Apple have not been on the list.As Samsung closed the last factory in China in 2019, the legend of Samsung Electronics in the Chinese market also dissipated.

Not only Samsung, many international technology factories have conducted a series of layoffs this year.At the end of August, international technology giantsIBM has also announced its cancellation of its R & D center in China.On August 26, IBM announced that it would withdraw from all development tasks in China.So far, the IBM China R & D department has officially ushered in an end.

IBM China's official response, IBM will adjust the operation according to needs to provide users with the best service. These changes will not affect its ability to support customers in Greater China.Not only that, IBM also emphasized again, especially for private enterprises, IBM pays more and more attention to seizing the opportunities brought by hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence technology.

AlibabaAccording to the second quarter of 2024, as of June 30, the total number of Alibaba employees was 198,162; as of March 30, the total number of employees was 20,4891, a decrease of 6,729 in the second quarter.According to statistics, in the first half of this year, the number of Alibaba employees decreased by 2,1098, exceeding 2022 and 2023.

In a document submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Cisco confirms that when implementing the restructuring plan, it will reduce the global 7% employeeIt is expected to beAbout 6,000 people.This will also be Cisco's second round of large -scale layoffs this year, and in February this year, Cisco has laid off about 4,000 people.Cisco Chief Financial Officer Richard Herren said that layoffs are not to save costs, but more to improve efficiency within the company.

Intel has also revealed that the layoffs will exceed more than15,000 employees, accounting for more than 15%of the company's total employee, this is the key part of its $ 10 billion cost reduction plan.Relevant reports show that Intel's net loss in the second quarter reached 1.6 billion US dollars, which was in sharp contrast to the net income reported in the same period last year.

Amazon Cloud Technology Co., Ltd.A plan will be announced in April that will lay off hundreds of people in sales, marketing and global service departments. At the same time, hundreds of employees of the Amazon physical store technology team will be cut off.It is reported that Amazon Cloud Technology spokesman said that streamlined employees are mainly to facilitate the future layout of key strategic areas.