Rebirth 99 to become a car giant

Americans are very realistic.

When you need something from someone, any conditions are easy to negotiate.

When you have no desires or desires, there is no need to talk about anything.

Like talking about price cuts, when there are new orders, the price is definitely negotiable.

If you want to reduce the price of parts in mass production without other leverage, it is basically difficult to negotiate.

The price reduction plan that Cao Yang is talking about with them now is naturally different from the general price reduction plan.

But the truth is almost the same.

"You also know that our Nanshan Technology Co., Ltd. is just a small company in Huaxia, and we cannot withstand strong winds and waves."

"My plan can greatly reduce the parts procurement costs of General Motors and Ford, which will inevitably damage the interests of a large number of international auto parts giants."

"At that time, they don't dare to vent their anger on you, and they will probably deal with us with all their strength."

"One or two families, maybe we can still find a way to deal with it."

"If more than a dozen or even dozens of international component giants join forces to deal with us, then Nanshan will definitely not be able to support it."

"I hope you can understand this."

"So the plan I mentioned today, I hope only a few of us know about it."

"After leaving this hotel, these plans are all thought out by you yourself, and have nothing to do with me."

"I came to the United States this time just to visit customers and see if there are more opportunities for cooperation on new models."

What Cao Yang said made Chris and Austin look forward to the next content even more.

As for Cao Yang's request, it is naturally not a problem at all.

They wished they could take the credit for the price cut and not let everyone know that it was Nanshan who gave him advice behind the scenes.

"Cao, no problem!"

"As a friend, I will definitely keep my mouth shut and will not let any parts manufacturers know that this plan has something to do with you."

Chris agreed without any hesitation.

Austin had already taken the lead just now, so he couldn't fall behind this time.

"We are here today to learn about the recent development of Nanshan Technology Co., Ltd., does it have any relationship with other parts manufacturers?"

Austin took a sip of coffee, spread his hands, and expressed himself very clearly.

At this time, it is naturally not suitable for Cao Yang to continue to play tricks.

"The bursting of the Nasdaq bubble last year should have left a deep impression on everyone."

"Some people say that the fuse of this matter is Microsoft's antitrust case."

Cao Yang didn't like coffee, but he did as the Romans did, so he picked it up and took a sip.

Then started advising Austin and Chris.

"We are all very familiar with this situation. To be honest, I have bought Microsoft shares before."

Austin is not very clear about what Cao Yang said has anything to do with GM's cost reduction.

However, this did not prevent him from answering the conversation next to him.

"Fortunately, in the end, the justices overturned the split judgment of US District Court Judge Thomas Jackson for the District of Columbia that divided Microsoft into two."

"Otherwise, you will lose even more in Austin."

Chris smiled beside him and added a sentence.

A few people are chatting like friends.

"For a long time, the "Anti-Monopoly Law" has often targeted large companies that everyone is familiar with."

"Whether it is the early Standard Oil Company, American Tobacco Company, American Steel Company, American Telegraph and Telephone Company (AT\u0026amp;T), or Roche's vitamin monopoly case, everyone's focus is on the industry oligarchy."

"However, in my opinion, monopolistic industry oligarchs, in addition to companies such as oil, tobacco, steel, and telecommunications, there are also many companies with monopoly positions in subdivided fields. monopoly law."

Listening to Cao Yang's words, the eyes of Chris and Austin became brighter and brighter.

They were smart enough to have vaguely guessed what Cao Yang's plan was.

"For procurement, importing a component to multiple suppliers for competition is the optimal solution both in terms of supply and cost."

"And competition can also drive technological advancements among suppliers and move the auto industry forward."

"However, the current status quo is that auto parts suppliers have joined together to raise prices, resulting in monopoly behavior, and auto OEMs, dealers, and consumers have all suffered from it."

"I think as the purchasing directors of General Motors and Ford, those two have the most say on this."

After Cao Yang finished speaking, Austin immediately went on to say: "Indeed, for some major parts and components, it has long been an open secret that suppliers negotiate parts prices privately and divide the 'sphere of influence' secretly, and it is not It’s becoming their normal way of doing business.”

"Auto parts, especially parts related to airbags and safety systems, parts related to engine control systems, as well as bearings and wiring harnesses, etc., there are not many competing companies in the same field."

Before Austin finished speaking, Chris quickly interjected, "I can fully understand Austin's feelings."

"Auto parts require more professional technology. In order to avoid excessive competition and harm their own interests, the top suppliers violated the "Anti-Monopoly Law" and formulated and strictly followed the method of "peaceful coexistence". Abhorrent."

"This has led to the fact that when we develop a new car series, the competitive quotation for a certain part becomes a formality, and who wins the order for a certain model is determined before the bidding begins."

"This is absolutely a violation of the core interests of Ford Motor and is unacceptable."

Seeing the reactions of Chris and Austin, Cao Yang was very satisfied.

It seems that the plan this time is a sure thing.

"Chris, Austin, according to the information I have learned, many bearing parts suppliers such as SKF, NTN, NSK, Koyo, JTEKT, Schaeffler and Timken have conspired to form a A cartel for car bearings."

"They agreed on the lower price limit of various types of bearings, and designated their main customers, and cooperated with each other to make competitive quotations."

"This will definitely lead to higher procurement costs for GM and Ford, and it should be severely cracked down."

Cao Yang offered such a plan, not just to be a good person.

Taking this opportunity to clean up the bearing giant headed by SKF is what he cares most about.

Clearly, Chris and Austin are smart people.

They immediately got Cao Yang's request.

"Cao, what you said is too reasonable."

"After we go back, we will first use bearings as an example to push the judiciary to launch anti-monopoly investigations on bearing manufacturers such as SKF and NTN."

Without any hesitation, Austin stated that he would teach the bearing manufacturer a lesson.

"I agree with Austin's point of view. Bearings seem to be a highly competitive part. Every OEM has several bearing manufacturers supporting various models."

"But in fact, they violated the Anti-Monopoly Law and colluded together in private, harming the interests of auto manufacturers and consumers."

"This kind of behavior is absolutely unacceptable."

Chris also expressed his attitude with righteous words.

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