Rebirth 99 to become a car giant.

Chapter 113: Holding back a big move and coming out

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.

For example, when negotiating a price reduction, when there are new orders, the price is definitely easy to negotiate.

If you want to reduce the price of parts in mass production and you don't have other bargaining chips, it's basically difficult to negotiate.

The price reduction plan that Cao Yang is negotiating with them is naturally different from ordinary price reductions.

But the principles are similar.

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

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

"When the time comes they don't dare to vent their anger on you, and they will most likely use all their strength to deal with us."

"One family and two families, maybe we can still find a way to cope with it."

"If a dozen or even dozens of international parts giants join forces to deal with us, Nanshan will definitely not be able to sustain it."

"I hope you can understand this."

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

"After leaving this hotel, these plans were all thought out by you 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."

After Cao Yang said this, Chris and Austin became more looking forward to the next content.

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

They were eager to take the credit for the price reduction and not let everyone know that Nanshan was giving him ideas behind his back.

"Cao, no problem!"

"As a friend, I will definitely keep it secret and will not let any parts manufacturer know that this plan has anything to do with you."

Chris agreed without any hesitation.

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

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

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

At this time, Cao Yang was naturally not suitable to continue to sell things.

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

"Some people say that the trigger for this incident was Microsoft's antitrust case."

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

Then start giving Austin and Chris ideas.

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

Austin wasn't sure what Cao Yang was talking about had to do with GM's cost reduction.

But this didn't stop him from answering the call.

"Thankfully, the justices ultimately overturned the decision of Federal District Court Judge Thomas Jackson of the District of Columbia to split Microsoft into two."

"Otherwise, Austin, your losses will be even greater."

Chris smiled next to him and added.

A few people chatting like friends.

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

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

“However, in my opinion, monopolistic industry oligopolies, in addition to companies such as oil, tobacco, steel, telecommunications, etc., there are also many companies with monopoly positions in subdivided fields. In fact, they have been doing things that violate the Anti- Monopoly Law."

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

They were smart and had vaguely guessed what Cao Yang's plan was.

"For procurement, importing a component into multiple suppliers to compete is the best solution, both in terms of supply and cost."

"And competition can also drive technological progress among suppliers and allow the automotive industry to move forward."

"However, the current situation is that auto parts suppliers have joined together to conspire to raise prices, resulting in monopolistic behavior. Auto OEMs, dealers, and consumers have all suffered greatly."

"I think as the purchasing directors of GM and Ford, those are the two who have the best say on this."

After Cao Yang said this, Austin immediately continued: "It is true. For some major parts, the practice of suppliers privately agreeing on parts prices and secretly dividing 'spheres of influence' has long been an open secret. It is becoming their normal way of doing business.”

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

Before Austin finished speaking, Chris quickly jumped in and said, "I can completely understand Austin's feelings."

"Auto parts require relatively professional technology. In order to avoid excessive competition and harm their own interests, several suppliers at the top have violated the Anti-Monopoly Law and privately formulated and strictly followed the method of 'peaceful coexistence'. It is our fault Deeply abhorred.”

"This results in that when we develop a certain new car series, the competitive quotation for a certain component is reduced to a formality, and who will win the bid for a certain model order is determined before the bidding begins."

"This definitely violates Ford's core interests and is unacceptable."

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

It seems that this time the plan is almost certain.

"Chris, Austin, according to the information I have learned, many bearing parts suppliers such as SKF, NTN, NSK, Koyo Bearing, JTEKT, Schaeffler and Timken have conspired to form A Cartel on Automobile Bearings.”

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

"This will definitely lead to an increase in procurement costs for General Motors and Ford, and they should be severely cracked down on."

Cao Yang provided such a plan not simply to be a good person.

Taking this opportunity to deal with the bearing giants headed by SKF is what he cares most about.

It's clear that Chris and Austin are both smart people.

They immediately got Cao Yang's request.

"Cao, what you said makes so much sense."

"After we return, we will first use bearings as an example to push the judicial authorities to launch antitrust investigations into bearing manufacturers such as SKF and NTN."

Austin expressed his intention to teach the bearing manufacturers a lesson without any hesitation.

"I agree with Austin. Bearings seem to be a highly competitive part. Each OEM has several bearing manufacturers supplying various models."

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

"This kind of behavior absolutely cannot be condoned."

Chris also expressed his attitude righteously.

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