Hero of Hearts Novel Chapter 6968
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Chapter 6968
Charlie nodded and asked,
βAre there any groundbreaking technologies involved?β
Pollard answered truthfully,
βIn the automotive industry, there arenβt any breakthrough technologies yet.β
βWhat we can do is ensure that the materials are strong enough and the process is advanced enough to make the car safe enough.β
βTherefore, the main frame of our body-in-white is currently made of one-piece die-cast aluminum alloy.β
βWe upgraded Gao Hengβs original production line and the die-casting machine.β
βWe currently use the most advanced 16,000-ton die-casting machine in China and even internationally.β
βIn addition, our car body welding is all done with the most advanced robots in the world.β
βThe assembly and painting processes are all integrated with the best international solutions.β
βThe hardware and software adaptation team is also the best in China.β
βTherefore, when our car goes into mass production in the future,β
βIts completion will be far ahead of similarly priced products.β
Charlie asked curiously,
βSo, in fact, the key to car manufacturing is the ability to integrate resources.β
βYes.β Pollard nodded and smiled.
βThe ability to integrate resources determines the technological ceiling of the product.β
βIf we can integrate the best individual technologies on the market,β
βThe overall level will not be too bad.β
βIn addition, another very important ability is the ability to integrate the supply chain.β
βBecause the core logic of car manufacturing is the assembly and reproduction of countless parts and solutions,β
βEverything from aluminum and steel to motors, batteries, seats, steering gears, suspension, tires, and even the inconspicuous wiring harnesses hidden in the car body must be screened and integrated from the supply chain.β
βThis ability determines the lower limit of the productβs cost.β
βJust like different restaurants, making the same dish, even if the raw materials are the same and the food is served at the same level,β
βThe cost cannot be the same because everyoneβs bargaining power is different.β
βA chain restaurant with large volumes has lower procurement costs for all ingredients than an average restaurant.β
βSo the cost of making the same dish is cheaper than in an aver
βBut if a restaurant can find an authoritative master in the field of vegetable supply,β
βWho has a great reputation and high status in the entire vegetable supply field?β
βThen he may be able to get a lower price that even a big restaurant canβt get.β
βTo put it bluntly, it means having strong bargaining power to make the supplier willing to make less money from us.β
Charlie asked him: βSo what should we do in these twoβ¦β
βHow are our capabilities in this area?β
Pollard said, βMaster Wade, regarding resource integration capabilities,β
βWe can be said to be the best in the domestic automotive field.β
βBecause your grandfather has a great influence on the global trade market,β
βAnd with the An familyβs presence,β
βWe can get a lot of equipment and technology that other manufacturers canβt get.β
Having said that, Pollard said,
βAs for the ability to integrate the supply chain, from what we have discussed so far,β
βWe dare not say that we are far ahead,β
βBut we can still maintain ourselves in the first echelon.β
βSuppliers are still very optimistic about the future development of Changying Automobile.β
βSo, although we have no mass-produced cars off the assembly line yet,β
βThey can still give us the conditions of the top OEMs.β
Charlie thought for a moment and asked him,
βWe still have further information about the main suppliers.β
βIs there room to further lower the price?β
Pollard said, βCurrently, the largest single cost of a vehicle is the battery power system.β
βYour grandfather and second uncle have already started to plan the production of power batteries.β
βAfter it is built and put into production, they will definitely tie up with us for in-depth cooperation.β
βOther suppliers are too widely distributed; most of them are domestic manufacturers.β
βThe chips are Qualcomm and Nvidia.β
βThe body safety systems are mostly provided by German suppliers.β
βThe tires come from French suppliers, and the brake systems come from Italian suppliers.β
βThe overall bargaining space for European suppliers is not very high.β
Charlie smiled slightly: βWhether the bargaining space is high or not depends on who is bargaining.β
βWhether you go or I go, Iβm afraid those Europeans will not give us face,β
βBut I do have a friend who can help mediate.β
βIf he comes forward, I believe that European and American suppliers will definitely agree.
Pollard asked curiously, βMr. Wade, if you know such a capable person,β
βWhy not let him join Changying Automobile and take charge of our supply chain?β
Charlie smiled and said, βI plan to let the heir of the Routhchild family,β
βSteve Rothschild, help us negotiate the price.β
βThis guy is indeed a capable person.β
βThere is definitely no problem with him helping privately.β
βBut if he is asked to join Changying Automobile, it would be a bit too magical.β
Pollard exclaimed: βThe heir of the Rothschild family?!β
βMy God, half of the foreign suppliers I just mentioned are actually industries controlled by their family.β
βThis is no longer considered a capable person.β
βThis is a great, capable person!β
βReally?β
Charlie suddenly said in surprise,
βThatβs great! Comrade Steve Rothschild has finally found an opportunity to show his talent!β
βIβll call him later and ask him to come forward and greet those suppliers.β
Pollard said happily, βThatβs great!β
βIf we further reduce the cost and lower the price,β
βThe carβs cost-effectiveness will be even higher.β
βMaybe we can really create a few national masterpieces!β


