DMMI – Monday, March 23 Update: DMMI Response to COVID-19 (coronavirus)
The impact COVID-19 is having on all of us continues to change radically and quickly.
Today, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a stay home/stay safe executive order for all Michigan residents. The order runs from Tuesday, March 24 at 12:01 am through 11:59 pm on April 13. You can read the full order here: Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus
What is a stay home/stay safe executive order?
This order means that residents must remain at home except for circumstances such as:
- Buying food, gas or medicine
- Seeking medical care
- Walking your dog or taking a pet to the vet
- Taking a walk
What this means to DENSO
Customer manufacturing requirements did not change immediately based on today’s announcement, so associates scheduled to work on-site should continue to report unless they hear otherwise from their supervisor. If you are able to work from home, please do so.
We are working closely with our local government and industry association partners to better understand what stay home/stay safe orders mean for DENSO and our operations. Specifically, we are investigating:
- Impacts on our customers and suppliers in Michigan and other parts of the United States
- Parts of manufacturing considered critical, in addition to automotive aftermarket and service parts
Lists of essential associates based on these needs will be developed and impacted individuals will be informed. Associates will receive documentation to allow for safe and legal movement as an essential employee. - Roles and responsibilities critical to business operations, such as facility maintenance, building security, IT infrastructure to support work from home, and payroll.
- Treatment for pay after this week for associates unable to work from home
More of these details will be shared with all associates on Wednesday through email and the DENSO Mobile App.
We are committed to updating you daily. Thanks again for your patience and understanding during this difficult situation.