Chapter 139: Doing "OEM" in the 80s (2)?

Thanks to the domestic demand for low-end passenger and freight vehicles at this time, the Jiangling brand mini series models were quickly recognized by the market as soon as they were launched. At the same time, many automobile manufacturers in China at that time, such as Changfei Manufacturing Plant, Hafei Manufacturing Plant, Shaanxi Fei Manufacturing Company and Songliao Automobile Industry Corporation, successively obtained Suzuki's technical support or produced mini-cars based on Suzuki Carry in the form of self-imitation. For a time, a variety of domestic mini vans and mini trucks are popular all over the country, and the most impressive thing about this model is the "micro-faced" taxi that shuttles through the streets and alleys of China.

From the end of 1985 when the first batch of finished cars rolled off the assembly line to 1987, the Gangneung plant exceeded the production mark of 10,000 units in just two years, and Gangneung's automobile road was on the right track. The Ministry of Ordnance Industry and the Jinyang Municipal Party Committee are very concerned about and support the production and research and development of Jiangling mini cars, with the strong support of the government, in the first year of production, Jiangling brand mini cars have successfully broken through the production and sales of 3,000 units, although the number is not very large, but as a new factory, but also in the automobile consumption has just risen in China, this is definitely a great achievement.

But with the growth of sales, problems have also arisen, and the production capacity of engines for automobiles can no longer meet the needs!

Since the production of military vehicles in the past could not be the same as today, the engine shop at the Gangneung Machinery Plant was very limited, and although the factory had done its best to increase production efficiency, the production capacity was only 4,000 units per year. This year is the second year of production, and it is expected that the production and sales of automobiles will not be less than 5,000 units. The gap is at least 1000 units, and in the long run, the gap is even larger.

On the other hand, in order to obtain the technology transfer authorization and spare parts supply of Suzuki in Japan, the Gangneung plant spent a lot of money, and even relied on the support of the government to raise enough funds. Now that the product has not been on the market for too long and its own accumulation is limited, the Gangneung plant is really unable to expand its engine production capacity. As a result, the factory leaders began to consider whether they could find a way to solve this problem by finding a way for the engine manufacturer to cooperate with themselves.

At first, the eyes of the Jiangling plant fell on the Jinyang Diesel Engine Factory, which was located in the same city. Although the main product is diesel engines, the plant also produces gasoline engines. Moreover, as a professional manufacturer, Jinchai has a full range of advantages such as experience, talents, and equipment.

It's a pity that the falling flowers are intentional, and the flowing water is ruthless. With the development of the country's economy, infrastructure construction is also in full swing, and the country's demand for trucks has increased significantly. The main diesel engine of Jinyang Diesel Engine Factory is in short supply, and there is no time to cooperate with any small-displacement gasoline engine. And the number of 1,000 units alone can't arouse Jinchai's interest.

In desperation, the Jiangling factory set its sights on another large machinery company in Jinyang. Although YTO has never produced gasoline engines, as the eldest son of a state-owned mega enterprise and Huaxia Machinery Industry, YTO's R&D and manufacturing strength is second to none in the industry, and has even been recognized by the United Nations and obtained a purchase order from the United Nations Development Programme. What's more, what makes the Jiangling plant even more tempted is that after winning the United Nations order last year, Yituo implemented technological transformation and capacity expansion, and the equipment level and production capacity of the whole plant have reached a new level.

And what is gratifying is that the first tractor side has also given a positive response to its tentative inquiries. After several discussions, the two sides have even reached a basic agreement. You only need to go through the process and formalities to officially sign the contract.

But just when everyone thought that the matter was about to settle, the situation suddenly changed. Guan Hailong, the factory director who had been in charge of this matter, went to Beijing to attend an important meeting of the ministry, and Liu Yajun was naturally responsible for the task of contacting the Jiangling factory. I don't know if it was because he sincerely wanted to sabotage the cooperation, or because he really wanted to fight for more benefits for Yituo, Liu Yajun asked that the fees paid to Yituo be adjusted on the basis of the previous agreement between the two sides.

This way of not doing things according to the agreement naturally caused great dissatisfaction among the leaders of the Gangneung plant. For the sake though

Trying to take into account the overall situation of the cooperation, the Gangneung plant tried to negotiate with him and agreed to pay more remuneration.

But even so, Liu Yajun still ignored it, and there was some disrespect in his words. After many attempts, there was still no progress, thinking of the hard work they had put in and the twists and turns they had experienced during this time, the leaders of the Jiangling factory couldn't hold back for a while, and went away angrily

After learning this, Yang Zhi couldn't help but feel a little excited. Because one of the main businesses of Dongfeng Machinery Factory is the production of engines. Although the efficiency in the past two years has been poor, the staff has lost, and the equipment is also a little old. But after all, the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and all these years of foundation and experience are placed there.

Since the matter was not yet clear, Yang Zhi did not alarm anyone in the factory, and directly took Liu Tian to the car driven by Xiao Li and immediately went straight to the Jiangling Machinery Factory in Wushan District, Jinyang City.

came to the gate of the factory, reported his name, and after a while, someone came to lead Yang Zhi in. Leaving Liu Tian and Xiao Li waiting in the car, Yang Zhi followed the comer into the factory. After passing through a production hall, we came to the office building of the Gangneung plant.

Just now, Yang Zhi secretly observed the situation along the way, and the workshop was in full swing, and the workers were all full of energy. What a thriving scene! Thinking of the somewhat lifeless atmosphere in the machinery factory, Yang Zhi couldn't help but sigh. And you really can't afford to underestimate the wisdom of your predecessors. Although the word "OEM" was carried forward by Foxconn in later generations and spread all over the land of China, there is no such term at all, but Gangneung Machine Qì Factory seeks cooperation with engine manufacturers.

In fact, the reason why I was able to get in touch with Jiangling Factory so smoothly and quickly was not only because people were also in a hurry, but also because Yang Zhi entrusted Wu Yanli's father's relationship. As a cadre who has gone out from several state-owned enterprises in Jinyang City, and now serves as the executive deputy director of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, he has considerable contacts in major enterprises in Jinyang City.

Soon came to the middle of the third floor, which is estimated to be the office of the director of the Gangneung factory. The person who came in with Yang Zhi knocked on the door and entered: "Factory director, County Mayor Yang has arrived!" ”

A rich male voice said: "Hurry up and invite County Magistrate Yang to come in!" ”

So Yang Zhi was invited into this office, and he was about to start a conversation that changed the fate of the machinery factory and even himself! ――

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