Autoliv CFO warns of looming labor challenge

Autoliv worker file photo — Autoliv faces a challenge to hire more workers to meet rebounding demand from automakers. (Bloomberg)

August 05, 2022 03:46 PM

Autoliv Chief Financial Officer Fredrik Westin says labor shortages that have plagued several industries -- think understaffed airports that were unprepared for the massive return of travelers -- could cause trouble in the automotive sector.

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