Set sail1992

Chapter 1014
"Cooperation, of course there is no problem," Zhang Qihang nodded and said, "I wonder what kind of cooperation Proton hopes for?"

Seeing that Zhang Qihang didn't seem to mind the cooperation with Proton Motors, Mohiddin Yassin showed a smile on his face: "I don't know about this, but since Mr. Zhang is interested, why don't I arrange it so that the representatives of the two companies Contact and communicate first?"

"Yes," Zhang Qihang nodded immediately: "Cooperation, it's all negotiated."

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After seeing off Mao Xiding Yassin and Deputy Director Li and his party, Liu Jianfeng couldn't help asking: "Mr. Zhang, do we really want to cooperate with Proton?"

As the assistant to the general manager of Huateng Industrial Group, although Liu Jianfeng did not speak, he also participated in the entire conversation between the two parties just now.

Zhang Qihang nodded and said: "Let's see what kind of cooperation conditions they offer, as long as the conditions given by the other party are suitable, there is no harm in cooperation..."

Speaking of this, Zhang Qihang took a look at Liu Jianfeng and said, "Jianfeng, if Huateng Group has the opportunity to cooperate with Proton, how many ways of cooperation do you think there are?"

Liu Jianfeng thought for a moment and said: "Generally, there should be several cooperation methods such as model introduction, technology authorization, and joint development of new models. Well, you just said that Proton is the largest local car manufacturer in Malaysia. Automobile manufacturers are also the automobile brands with the highest market share, so I estimate that these cooperation methods similar to Volkswagen’s in China are unlikely. If it is the introduction of models, I think the greater chance should be to change the standard.”

What is rebranding?

It’s very simple. For example, Proton Motors is optimistic about a certain car of Huateng Industrial Group and plans to introduce this car to Malaysia. However, in order to ensure the “purity” of their brand, they will ask to change the car’s logo. In fact, we have done such a thing before, such as replacing the Audi 100 with the Hongqi logo and naming it Hongqi Mingshi. In the international cooperation of automobile manufacturing Aiye, this kind of cooperation is very convenient. Common, not unusual at all.

Zhang Qihang nodded, and asked again: "Then which one do you think is the most likely?"

Liu Jianfeng thought for a while again, and then said: "I think the bigger possibility is the introduction of models."

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Zhang Qihang to ask, he took the initiative to explain: "The per capita GDP of Malaysia is much higher than that of our country, which also means that the people of Malaysia are richer than ours, and also As a result, many people in Malaysia have a sense of superiority when facing us.

Based on this, Proton still uses the Malaysian embassy in our country to make a match. I think the biggest possibility is that Proton has taken a fancy to a certain model of our group, and they have even purchased one After a detailed analysis of this car, I think this car is very suitable for the needs of Malaysian users. If it is introduced to Malaysia, it will definitely have a good sales volume. The business counselor of the embassy in China came to visit you. "

Hearing Liu Jianfeng's logical analysis, Zhang Qihang smiled happily. He nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right, Jianfeng. I'll leave the next contact with Proton to you. Do you have confidence?"

Liu Jianfeng was a little surprised: "Mr. Zhang, you mean to ask me to be in charge of the initial contact with Proton?"

"That's right, and you don't have confidence?"

Liu Jianfeng cheered up immediately, and said loudly: "Mr. Zhang, don't worry, I promise to complete the task to your satisfaction."

Liu Jianfeng is not stupid. This is the first time Mr. Zhang has asked himself to be responsible for a general direction of work. What does this mean?
This shows that after he has been in charge of the work of the general manager's office for such a long time, Mr. Zhang believes that he has nothing to exercise in specific work, and he can let himself undertake some heavier work. Simply put In other words, Mr. Zhang is increasing his training.

It is conceivable that if I perform well in the early contact and communication work with Proton, and can satisfy Mr. Zhang, then in the future, I may even be responsible for the entire follow-up work with Proton. , Thinking of this, how could Liu Jianfeng not be excited?
Seeing Liu Jianfeng's excited expression, Zhang Qihang smiled and nodded: "Do it well."

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When Zhang Qihang was assigning work to Liu Jianfeng, the news that Malaysia’s Proton Motors intends to cooperate with Huateng Industrial Group, and even imported models from Huateng Industrial Group, caused quite a stir among the senior management: what?There are foreign auto manufacturers who want to import products and technologies from our country?
real or fake?

The leaders who heard the news, after confirming that there was such a thing, their first reaction was not to be happy, but: This is not fake news, right?

It is not surprising that the leaders reacted in this way. In fact, since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, we have been lagging behind the world in terms of technology and technology, and we have always played the role of technology introducer, especially in the automobile industry. For a long time, haven't we been introducing automobile technology from developed countries in Europe and America?Suddenly one day, when they heard that a foreign automobile manufacturer wanted to import automobile technology or products from our country, the leaders would naturally have an unreal feeling, thinking, "We can also export automobile technology to the outside world?!"

After a short period of astonishment, the relevant leaders immediately asked the comrades who reported the news: "Are you sure about this?"

"Definitely," the general comrades who reported the news would reply in this way: "Before, people from the Malaysian embassy in our country, accompanied by comrades from our foreign affairs department, visited Comrade Zhang Qihang, the general manager of Huateng Automobile. , and the person who came forward from the Malaysian side is of a very high level, he is the commercial counselor of their embassy."

Let the commercial counselor of a country's embassy abroad go to help matchmaking in person, what does this mean?
First of all, it shows that this matter is true, and secondly, it shows how much attention and seriousness Proton Motors in Malaysia attaches to this cooperation. Of course, the most important thing is that this incident further illustrates our reform and opening up. Our policy is great, wise, and effective!It has greatly promoted the development of the domestic economy and technology, and the fact that Proton Malaysia has taken the initiative to introduce products and technologies is the best proof.

After realizing this, the leaders cheered up and quickly issued various instructions...

At the same time, Michael Fink also arrived in China.

When he saw Zhang Qihang, Michael Fink was a little ashamed. After all, he was the original designer of vision CLS. The moment he saw Zhang Qihang, he quickly apologized to Zhang Qihang: "Mr. very sorry……"

Before Michael Fink finished, Zhang Qihang interrupted him with a smile: "Mr. Fink, you don't need to apologize, in my opinion, my design can be appreciated and appreciated by a world-renowned car design master like you." I like it, this is a good thing, it shows that my design ability has been recognized by international mainstream car design masters."

"No one dares to deny your design level," Michael Fink said with a serious face: "Although you have not released your work in Europe before, no one would dare to Deny that."

"thanks……"

After a brief chat, Zhang Qihang took the initiative to enter the topic: "Mr. Fink, I believe you have already understood my work arrangement for you. I wonder if you have any questions? If you have any questions, I can give them to you right now. You answer."

"Yes," Michael Fink nodded. Of course, he had some things to confirm with Zhang Qihang, so he was not polite and asked Zhang Qihang directly: "Sir, Mr. Liu said before that I came to Huateng After the car is the chief designer, but in terms of design, you have a greater say in the company than me. I admit your design level and design ability. I want to know how the rights between the two of us are balanced ? When we disagree on a certain design, whose opinion should prevail?"

The question asked by Michael Funk is not unreasonable, but I have to admit that this question is very realistic. Fortunately, Zhang Qihang had already considered this question when he decided to introduce Michael Funk. After thinking for such a long time, Zhang Qihang was able to give Michael Fink an answer that would definitely solve his doubts, although he didn't know if he would be satisfied.

"Within the whole group, you are the chief designer, that's for sure," Zhang Qihang said: "As for my position, after you take over the design work of the group, my job is more similar to the chief creative director or design director. Chief Architecture Director, I design the product sequence and architecture of the entire group at the top level, and you work within this framework, do you understand me when I say this?"

"Chief Creative Director and Chief Architecture Director?" Michael Fink nodded: "I can understand this, and I don't have any opinions, but what about the differences between the two of us? If there is a disagreement between us, how should this problem be resolved? ?”

Zhang Qihang thought for a while and said: "About this issue, I think so. First of all, the ultimate goal of our design of a certain car must be to make it a successful product and sell it, not to sell it in the market. Self-appreciation in the creative room, right?"

Michael Fink nodded without hesitation: "Of course."

As an American who is engaged in a highly commercial job such as superior car design, Michael Fink has no objection to Zhang Qihang's remarks.

"Very good, since you agree with this point, then it will be easy to explain," Zhang Qihang nodded and said: "First of all, I am the general manager, and I am responsible for the overall work of the entire group. I am closer to the market and more familiar with consumers. At the same time, I am proficient in car design, so, on the question of 'what kind of car do consumers of a certain positioning group like?', do I have more say than you?"

Zhang Qihang's words seemed a bit aggressive, but Michael Fink liked this direct and frank way of communication. After listening to Zhang Qihang's words, he thought about it seriously, nodded and said: "Indeed Is such that."

"Very well, this leads to the second point," Zhang Qihang continued: "That is, if I put forward specific design requirements for this problem, and give the renderings of the vehicle's shape and interior, the requirements According to the requirements given by me, the design department has produced a car with the same shape and interior as the renderings I gave or as similar as possible, as the chief designer of the group, will you refute my request?"

Michael Fink thought for a while and smiled wryly: "Probably not."

After a short pause, he added: "There may be some discussions with you on some specific issues, but overall there should be no objections."

"That's no problem." Zhang Qihang nodded and said, "If you want to do some exploration in a certain direction, this is your right as the chief designer of the group, and it is also something you must do. Of course I will." We respect your rights and will try our best to provide you with corresponding support."

It means that, as the general manager of the group, the chief creative director, and the chief architecture director, he has proposed a specific product development plan, and he must follow it. However, if he wants to make some explorations in a certain aspect, Zhang Qihang will not Interfere with your own creation?
Michael Fink was still very satisfied with Zhang Qihang's answer, but in order to avoid misunderstanding, he confirmed it with Zhang Qihang again.

Zhang Qihang naturally gave Michael Fink a clear answer, and said that these can be written into the contract.

"If that's the case, I'll have no problem," Michael Funk said happily, having completely resolved the doubts in his heart, "My brothers and I can't wait to start working now."

Zhang Qihang nodded and said: "Speaking of this, I really have a job for you, Mr. Funk, our group has a car called Teana, do you know?"

In order to be able to get a job in the new owner smoothly, Michael Fink has done a lot of homework during these days, so upon hearing this, he immediately asked, "Is it the mid-to-large luxury four-door sedan of the same brand as CLS?"

"That's right, that's the one," Zhang Qihang nodded and said, "I want to re-optimize the details of this car. In addition, the NVH and chassis of the whole car also need to be re-optimized and adjusted. Mr. Fink, you and you Is your team interested in taking over?"

Although Zhang Qihang was asking himself politely, Michael Fink knew better that this was actually the first exam given to him by Huateng Industrial Group, but for this exam, Michael Fink was full of confidence: " Of course it’s okay, boss, don’t worry, my brothers and I are experts in NVH and chassis tuning!”

(End of this chapter)