Sonneberg in the crisis: Only 10 % of the companies get through well!

Sonneberg in the crisis: Only 10 % of the companies get through well!

In the current economic situation of the Sonneberg district, it looks rather dark. According to the DIHK are the risks and uncertainties this year has become more complex. In addition to the shortage of skilled workers and increasing energy costs, geopolitical tensions and an unclear economic policy framework are also on the agenda.

The risks increase

Surprisingly, the number of business risks specified by companies has increased significantly. On average, companies now call over 3 (more precisely 3.1) risks, while on the long -term average it was only 2.5. It is particularly striking that the average in industry is even 3.5 risks compared to an average of 2.8 in recent years.

• energy and raw material costs
• skilled worker deficiency
• domestic demand
• foreign demand
• labor costs
• Financing
• Exchange rate
• economic policy framework

Wansleben appeals to politics to create simplifications and reliefs and to initiate a bureaucracy stop. This would be necessary to give companies the necessary freedom for their transformation process.

early indicators in the current situation

In order to be able to better counter the situation, innovative approaches such as satellite data are also examined in order to enable early rectification of economic stimulus, as reported by the Statistical Federal Office . During pandemic, it has been shown that sales in stationary retail correlates directly with the number of passers -by in the inner cities. This realization could lead to new early indicators for non -crisis times.

In addition, the daily truck toll driving index is used as an indicator of industrial production. These digital progress contribute to the fact that official statistics can be adapted and specified promptly.

Overall, companies in Sonneberg and nationwide face major challenges. If the economic situation does not soon stabilize, the situation will continue to worsen not only for employers, but also for the employees. A good hand in political and economic planning is now required.