The car giant started by marrying the daughter of the king

Chapter 172 When the storm comes, jealousy is human nature

The popularity of the new BJ212 from Capital Automobile Manufacturing has led to strong demand for unplanned models.

Naturally, some other manufacturers are also a little jealous.

"Director Liu, the unplanned automobile steel plates purchased by Capital Automobile Manufacturing from us are now split 50-50 with the planned ones."

"But the prices we offered previously have not changed. Do we need to make some adjustments in this situation?"

As the director of Shougang, Zhou Gang must be a little envious of the booming performance of Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant.

As one of the first eight pilot manufacturers in the capital area, if Shougang's performance is much worse than the other party, it will be under great pressure.

You know, Shougang has made a lot of changes to cope with the pilot project and has also given a guarantee to the Ministry of Metallurgy.

"Factory Zhou, the situation at the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant is a little special. Chief Engineer Zuo specifically told me to maintain a stable supply for them."

"The high-strength automotive steel plates we are currently producing are closely related to the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant."

"So if we raise the price when we see their new cars are selling well, it seems a bit inappropriate. Chief Engineer Zuo is worried that it will affect the research and development of our new generation of automotive steel plates."

Liu Wenfei was naturally a little jealous of the excess profits obtained by the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant.

At present, most of the raw materials and parts purchased by the other party are still priced according to the plan.

However, half of the other party’s new BJ212 had not been deployed as planned, but was sold to some customers at a higher price.

In this way, Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant will definitely gain a lot more benefits.

Although the factories were all state-owned at that time, the amount of money earned had a relatively low degree of relationship with ordinary employees.

But now that Shougang has begun reform, the situation will definitely be different.

"If the production scale of Capital Automobile Factory continues to increase, it would be unfair for us to continue to supply them with products at the planned price."

“It’s impossible that only the OEMs in the industry chain are making big money, and other manufacturers are earning hard-earned money, right?”

Zhou Gang was still unwilling to be someone else's puppet.

Even if their high-strength automotive steel plates were able to achieve a technological breakthrough with the help of others, that is still one thing.

"Or I can discuss with General Manager Zuo and set a standard for the Capital Automobile Factory."

"The amount of steel ordered by the other party this month will be used as the benchmark. Anything exceeding this amount will be settled according to the unplanned price, and the rest will continue to follow the planned price."

"This way, it should be easier for them to accept it."

People who work in sales are more flexible after all.

Liu Wenfei quickly found a plan that could meet Zhou Gang's requirements without offending the second-in-command Zuo Guangsheng.

"Your suggestion is good. Let's do it as you say."

Zhou Gang believes that the sales of the new BJ212 will definitely continue to increase. He also personally attended the car's roll-out ceremony and is very optimistic about its future.

This is destined to become a classic car of the era and a best-seller.

Of course, there is no such thing as a hit car yet.

Large manufacturers like Shougang would be jealous of the booming business at Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant, and many other supporting factories are no exception.

For example, the Capital Auto Parts Factory, which was familiar with Jiang Hui, arranged Tang Riyue, who was nominally Jiang Hui's apprentice, to inquire about the news.

"Master, there is a voice in our factory now that thinks half of the new BJ212s are sold in an unplanned way, and the price is tens of thousands of yuan higher than the planned price."

"So, for the parts we supply, can we also use unplanned prices to settle for half of them, or increase the settlement price overall?"

"Of course, our factory director also refuted this voice, believing that the factory's situation this year is better than last year, and everyone should be content."

"But this voice still exists after all. I feel it is necessary to report it to you."

Tang Riyue now has no resistance to taking Jiang Hui as his master.

In particular, Jiang Hui is now a rising star in the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant and even in China's automobile industry.

His current level is the same as mine, and will definitely be higher than mine in the future.

In this situation, Tang Riyue even took the initiative to find various excuses to find Jiang Hui to report his work.

Jiang Hui was naturally happy to see this happen.

"It's normal for some people in your factory to have such thoughts. This shows that the effects of the first batch of pilot reforms have begun to emerge, and everyone's enthusiasm has been gradually mobilized."

Jiang Hui was not angry after hearing this.

It is human nature to be jealous. Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant is making a fortune by relying on the unplanned new model BJ212.

The factory now distributes some benefits every week.

Rice, flour, oil, grain and other supplies were all arranged for the workers.

They are all factories on the same street as the automobile industry, so when the gap in welfare benefits came out, naturally some people felt uncomfortable.

"I am worried that this voice will gradually become stronger and stronger, and similar situations may occur in other supporting factories such as the Capital Internal Combustion Engine Factory and the Capital Gear Factory."

"I even think their situation is more serious than ours, because in addition to selling their products to you, other factories also have demand for them."

"When production capacity is insufficient, they definitely hope to sell some of their products to other factories at a high price."

After Tang Riyue said this, Jiang Hui took it more seriously.

Products like the new engine from Shuuchi and the 4MT manual transmission from Capital Gear Factory are now hot-selling products in China's automobile industry.

In the short term, there will be no better products than theirs in the industry.

So there must be many factories thinking of ways to purchase more engines and gearboxes from them.

In this case, it will more or less bring some unstable factors to the supporting facilities of the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant.

"Please help me understand the details of this matter. If you have any new information, you can come to me at any time."

Jiang Hui prepared to go to Chen Qi to discuss this matter.

If this problem is not solved from the root, I am afraid there will be some trouble.

……

There is a law in economics called Murphy's Law, which roughly means that the more you worry about a bad thing happening, the more likely it is to happen.

The Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant began to worry that something unexpected might happen at the supporting factory, and in fact something unexpected had already happened.

"Xiao Jiang, the Capital Gear Factory said they have no way to meet the additional 4MT orders next month."

"But we learned about the situation privately and found that if they try hard, they can still cope with it."

In Zheng Haiming's office, Chen Qi, Jiang Hui and others were called over for a small meeting.

Although the most important task of the BJ212 Upgrade and Replacement Project Team Office has been completed, this temporary organization has never been cancelled.

Any issues related to the new BJ212 will still be given priority to this team for discussion and resolution.

So far, this team has not disappointed the factory.

"I have heard a lot of similar rumors recently. Some supporting factories feel that we use planned materials to produce models, but half of them are sold at unplanned prices, making huge profits from it." "They also want to enjoy this kind of profit."

Jiang Hui directly expressed his opinion.

I guess most people know what’s going on.

"Yes, money can make people happy. The benefits our factory has paid out during this period are almost equal to what we paid last year. Many people from other supporting factories are jealous."

Chen Qi is also very clear about the reasons behind this situation.

What is worrying is not the scarcity of wealth but the inequality of wealth.

In the past, the treatment at Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant was not much different from that at other supporting factories.

The workers of the main engine factories, like the workers of the supporting factories, receive wages according to the wage standards for workers in the six categories of regions.

The only difference is that the welfare benefits during festivals and holidays are slightly different in each factory, and this is also a time to test the level of each factory's purchasing staff.

"It's not surprising that they would have such thoughts."

"But we certainly can't agree so simply and directly, otherwise more supporting factories will jump out and cause trouble under various circumstances in the future."

Zheng Haiming was not panicked.

Anyway, the worst outcome is that Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant uses unplanned prices to purchase materials and parts.

Although this will lead to a substantial increase in the production cost of the new BJ212, the wool comes from the sheep.

Even if the price of materials and accessories doubles, the worst that can happen is that the final selling price will also double.

There is no need to worry about this operation until more joint ventures are established and more new models are put into production.

"Can we consider making a small concession, such as using unplanned prices to settle 20% of the accessories each month, and we increase the price by % for them?"

Jiang Hui knew that there were some things that would be more appropriate for him to bring up.

We can't let Zheng Haiming or Chen Qi propose a price increase, right?

Anyway, for Capital Automobile Manufacturing, the 20% cost increase of unplanned models can be completely covered by the selling price.

The wool comes from the sheep.

"Some supporting factories hope that all unplanned orders will be settled at unplanned prices, which is definitely an ideal situation."

"Our factory is one of the eight pilot factories, so the situation is definitely special."

"Being able to increase the price of 20% of the parts by % is already very sincere."

Chen Qi was the first to stand up and support Jiang Hui's point of view.

Now that the storm has arisen, we have no choice but to raise prices.

But raising prices too much is not a good idea either.

"Okay, let's try this plan first."

Zheng Haiming didn't hesitate for too long. At this time, he had to make a decision as soon as possible and not procrastinate.

Otherwise, it would be a pity if the supply of parts is really affected.

Every unplanned new BJ212 is a mobile vehicle loaded with RMB.

……

"Assistant Jiang, there are some special reasons for the emergence of the 4MT manual transmission supply project this time. I think I still need to report to you."

The Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant's quick action quickly subsided the storm.

For those supporting factories, as long as they have a portion of the unplanned payment for goods, it will be enough for them to pay out additional benefits.

As for the larger amount of payment for goods, they still have to hand it over once they get it, so it doesn't make much sense.

After all, they are not a pilot factory for factory power expansion reform, so the extra money they earn cannot be kept in the factory.

"The Capital Gear Factory's 4MT is now hot-selling in automobile factories across the country. This news was reported in the XX Daily, and I saw it too."

"Relatively speaking, some car factories outside of the province offer higher prices. It is only natural that you give priority to selling some of your products to them."

Jiang Hui didn't argue with Ji Hua.

Anyway, things have come to this, there is no point in arguing.

However, it would not be so easy for the Capital Gear Factory to get his technology for free and continue to develop 3AT or even 4AT or 5MT.

Jiang Hui is not here to do charity.

When you start your own business in the future, the gearbox itself is a very critical product and you can completely leave it to yourself to develop.

"Some people in the factory are short-sighted. I have tried to persuade them, but the voices are too loud and there is nothing I can do."

Ji Hua sighed with a little regret.

He really did not support the Capital Gear Factory's involvement in this matter.

After other supporting factories caused trouble, if Capital Automobile Manufacturing Company adjusted its relevant policies, then Capital Gear Factory would certainly be able to benefit from them. Why rush forward and be the bad guy?
But some people simply won't listen.

"I understand. After all, welfare is the real thing, and everything else is just empty talk."

After Jiang Hui said this, Ji Hua became even more worried.

On the contrary, if Jiang Hui scolded him a few times, Ji Hua would feel much better.

In the future, we can continue to communicate on technical issues of gearboxes.

But now, it feels like a familiar stranger.

He knew that if he wanted to ask Jiang Hui about the gearbox problem again in the future, unless the products were supplied to the Capital Automobile Manufacturing Plant, there would most likely be no gain.

This is definitely a huge loss for Ji Hua, who has been devoted to studying gearbox technology.

Unfortunately, not everyone can see this loss.

Some people don't care even if they see it.

Once new technology is developed, it is possible that the higher authorities will ask you to transfer it to other factories free of charge at any time.

Why bother with all that energy?

When you have money, you might as well give your workers more benefits. Who knows, your reputation and word of mouth may improve.

"Assistant Jiang, I'll be back today. If you have any questions, you can call me anytime."

"I will be there whenever you call."

Even though there were differences in everyone's levels, Ji Hua always kept a low profile.

But a broken mirror cannot be mended, and some relationships cannot be restored once they have been affected.

Especially once you feel a relationship is starting to change, there is no doubt that it has changed.

(End of this chapter)