The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
180 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
27 February 2014
Employment effect (start)
31 March 2014
Foreseen end date
31 December 2014
Description
US electronics company and IT distributor Ingram Micro announced the loss of 180 jobs in Belgium, 90 at the European headquarters in Vilvorde and another 90 jobs in other sites in Belgium. As part of the restructuring the logistics facilities in Machelen will be transferred to Tilburg, the Netherlands.
The decision is attributed to the need to face globalisation by being more competitive. The aim is to capitalise on local expertise for the global market. The restructuring is expected to be implemented gradually through 2014.
Trade unions have shown their protest through a strike. Moreover, the ‘Renault procedure’ has been launched in order to discuss and negotiate the social plan.
Sources
27 February 2014: L'Echo
27 February 2014: Le Soir
Citation
Eurofound (2014), Ingram Micro, Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 76694, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/76694.
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