Sony Ericsson confirms it will be affected by the Japan earthquake

Sony Ericsson confirms its business will be affected by the earthquake and tsunami that has ravaged Northern Japan. The handset manufacturer operates out of Tokyo and all 1100 employees and its two offices were safe following the natural disaster. Though it emerged relatively unscathed from the earthquake, Sony Ericsson’s component suppliers in Northern Japan have been adversely affected. As a result, Sony Ericsson is looking at secondary sources for components and is considering the relocation of some manufacturing. Unfortunately,the handset company expects this shift in components will disrupt its supply chain. The handset maker did not mention which handsets may be adversely affected as the situation is still being assessed. Fingers crossed that this disruption does not impact the upcoming Sony Xperia Play, its premier gaming-oriented Android phone. The company’s official statement on the Japan earthquake is available on the second page.