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Chapter 1146 Collinear Production
Collinear production?

This turned out to be multi-model collinear production? !

Valentin Matviyenko, who finally realized the difference in this production line, pointed at the Sylphy in front of him with a look of shock, and said to Zhang Qihang in disbelief: "This is... this production line is ..."

"That's right," Zhang Qihang nodded with a smile: "Our production line is a flexible production line."

Under the reminder of Valentin Matviyenko, Sergei Shestakov and others also noticed the difference in this production line, and they were also shocked: it turned out to be a flexible production line?

The so-called flexible production line is relative to the previous traditional automobile production line.

The function of the traditional automobile production line is quite simple, it can only produce a certain model, and there is no way to produce it on the same line with other models of its own. It was very popular at that time, and the manufacturer specially added a production line for this model, but after a few years, it may be that the model does not meet the needs of the market, or it may lose its competitiveness after a facelift. In short, no matter what the reason is, this model Not as good as it sold before.

It's a pity that the models don't sell well, but what about the newly added production line?
The production line is fixed and can only produce a certain type of car. If the market demand for this car decreases, isn't the production capacity of the production line wasted?
For capitalists, waste is the greatest original sin!

Therefore, in this case, in order to maximize the value of this production line, capitalists will spend a certain amount of money to transform the production line so that it can produce other models. After all, the production process of automobiles is similar, and some tooling needs to be replaced. Just fix the fixture and reset the parameters of some equipment.

But after a period of time, the capitalists suddenly discovered that the sales of this model in production were not very satisfactory. On the contrary, the sales of another model soared, and the production capacity began to be insufficient.

At this time, the capitalists began to spend money to renovate the production line in pain. Before the remodeling was completed, they found that some unsalable cars began to sell well, and the best-selling models continued to sell well, so they needed to spend money to build a new production line...

After repeated tossing like this, the capitalists who watched the money rushing out began to think about one thing: Can we find a way to make this production line capable of producing multiple models at the same time from the very beginning?In this way, even if a certain model is not popular, other popular models can be brought over and produced on this production line to give full play to the efficiency of this production line?
After all, the transformation of the production line not only costs money, but also takes time. A transformation and debugging can take as little as two to three months, and as long as half a year or a year. During such a long period of time, the production line cannot create value for itself. From our point of view, it is more uncomfortable for a factory not to make money for itself than to lose money.

So the concepts of "flexible production" and "collinear production" came into being - in the future, this concept will continue to develop and become a pulsating production line.

Valentin Matviyenko had indeed seen articles on flexible production and collinear production in some international journals before, but he never imagined that he could see car collinear production in a production plant of a Chinese automobile manufacturer. production scene.

It is precisely because this picture is so impactful that after realizing that what they were visiting was a contemporary state-of-the-art automobile production line with collinear production capacity, Valentin Matviyenko and other Volga Automakers The executives of the factory were all stunned at this moment, and they couldn't believe their eyes: this most advanced production line in the West, which is said to have just begun to be used by top auto giants like General Motors and Ford, is actually in China. Appeared?

Valentin Matviyenko's eyes widened in disbelief: "This...this...how is it possible?"

After finishing speaking, he immediately realized that his reaction was not quite right, and hurriedly explained: "I'm not questioning you, I just feel... feel..."

Fortunately, Zhang Qihang didn't mean to embarrass Valentin Matviyenko. Before Valentin Matvienko finished speaking, he nodded and said: "I understand, you are just too excited."

Upon hearing this, Valentin Matviyenko nodded hurriedly: "Yes, yes, yes, I am just too excited."

"Our flexible production line has just completed the transformation," Zhang Qihang did not say much about this matter, but instead said: "The reason why we have this flexible production line is, in the final analysis, to reduce production costs."

Valentin Matviyenko and other executives of the Volga Automobile Manufacturing Company nodded subconsciously: Really, if it wasn't for reducing costs, who would engage in this stuff?
Valentin Matviyenko couldn't help asking: "Mr. Zhang, how is the effect of this production line?"

"Very good." Speaking of this, Zhang Qihang suddenly smiled: "After realizing the production of the three models on the same line, the overall utilization rate of the production line has increased by 13.7%."

Sergey Shestakov and others couldn't help showing envious expressions on their faces when they heard this.

The improvement of the production line alone has increased the utilization efficiency by 13.7%. Although it is not clear how much the manufacturing cost of a single vehicle has dropped, it should be 7% to 8%. The cost of a single vehicle has dropped so much, which means that Hua The market competitiveness of the Teng Group has increased again... Everyone produces cars, look at yourself, and then look at the Huateng Group, alas...

Thinking of their own situation, the old men couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.

Valentin Matviyenko didn't care to sigh, he thought for a while, and asked Zhang Qihang: "Mr. Zhang, can we introduce this flexible production line?"

"Of course there is no problem with the introduction," Zhang Qihang first expressed his attitude, and then said tactfully: "But Mr. Matviyenko, I personally think that for the Volga Automobile Factory, the introduction of flexible production lines is not the most urgent right now. things..."

Of course Valentin Matviyenko is not stupid, and he immediately understood Zhang Qihang’s euphemistic reminder: Your company’s current economic situation is not that good. If you have some money, it’s better to use steel wisely. Let’s talk about it first. Let’s talk about the introduction of Excelle. As for the introduction of flexible production lines, we can talk about it slowly after your financial situation improves in the future.

This is also the reason!

Although he felt a little uncomfortable, Valentin Matviyenko also had to admit that for the current Volga Automobile Manufacturing Company, how to ensure the smooth introduction and landing of the Excelle is the most important thing.Valentin Matviyenko nodded: "I was too anxious...Mr. Zhang, I heard that this Excelle car has several other variants besides the sedan we see now. Car, can we also take a look at it by the way?"

"Of course no problem," Zhang Qihang nodded cheerfully, "Let me give you a brief introduction first?"

"Okay, thank you very much."

"Besides this sedan you see, the first transformative car is a wagon version..."

"Travel version?" Valentin Matviyenko was a little surprised: "In the past few days in China, I have seen many sedan versions of Excelle on the road, but I have never seen a travel version."

Valentin Matviyenko is no stranger to the travel version. There are many station wagons running in the streets and alleys in Russia, but Excelle has a travel version, which makes him a little curious.

"Because station wagons are a bit unacceptable in China." Speaking of this, Zhang Qihang felt a little helpless: "Our common people prefer traditional sedan models, and even hatchback models that are more suitable for small parking spaces in Europe. Our common people Not very recognized."

"That's it..." Valentin Matviyenko nodded: "It's really a headache if the public doesn't recognize it, so besides the hatchback version and the wagon version, are there other versions of the model?"

"There is also an all-terrain allroad version developed based on the touring version," Zhang Qihang said: "Compared with the ordinary touring version, this allroad version has a higher ground clearance of 145mm, and better traffic on bad roads capability, and even an optional four-wheel drive system, and some exterior and interior details have been adjusted and modified.”

Hearing what Zhang Qihang said, Valentin Matviyenko smacked his lips: "Why does it feel a bit like an SUV?"

Zhang Qihang smiled and said: "It does look a bit like an SUV, but its shape is not as tall as an SUV. You can tell it's a sedan at a glance."

Valentin Matviyenko's eyes lit up when he heard it: With a four-wheel drive system and a ground clearance that is only slightly lower than that of an SUV, this allroad version of the Excelle is very suitable for Russian road use.

How to say Russia, so the boss has a land area, but the population is only more than 1 million. In addition, the roads have not been repaired and maintained even after more than ten years of tossing. The result is that even in Moscow, many remote roads There are also cracks and potholes on the asphalt road. In this case, an allroad version of the car with a higher chassis and better handling seems to be more suitable for Russians' habits?

He immediately eagerly asked Zhang Qihang: "Can you choose a four-wheel drive system? That's good, but what about the cost? How much higher is the cost than the ordinary sedan version of the Excelle?"

Zhang Qihang didn't immediately answer Valentin Matviyenko's question, but after glancing at him, he nodded suddenly: "Yes, this allroad version is indeed very suitable for your Russian road traffic conditions."

After finishing this, without waiting for Valentin Matviyenko to speak, Zhang Qihang continued: "As for the cost, because some configurations are higher than the sedan version, the cost must have increased, but It’s not very high, if it’s converted into US dollars, it’s about 600 to 1200 US dollars depending on the configuration.”

Cost only $600 to $1200 more than the regular sedan?

Valentin Matviyenko nodded in approval. After all, Zhang Qihang just said that a four-wheel drive system can also be selected.He pondered for a moment and said, "Can we take a look?"

"No problem at all."

Zhang Qihang nodded happily.

Sergei Shestakov stared at a Tiggo SUV coming off the production line with envy on his face: Compared with the allroad version of Excelle, it seems that this serious SUV product is more suitable for us in Russia?
Envy is nothing but envy, Sergei Shestakov also understands in his heart that for the current Volga Automobile Factory, it would be good to be able to introduce one model, and it is possible to introduce two models at the same time. the...

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In the model showroom of Huateng Industrial Group, Valentin Matviyenko and other executives from the Volga Automobile Manufacturing Company finally had the opportunity to see many of the Huateng Group’s models in production. Valentin Matviyenko nodded secretly: Indeed, compared with the sedan version of the Excelle, this car has a higher chassis and more space in the trunk. The larger allroad version seems to be more suitable for Russian road use.

Valentin Matviyenko asked Sergei Shestakov in a low voice: "Sergey, what do you think of this allroad version of the Excelle?"

"Very good, the workmanship is exquisite, I like it very much," Sergey Shestakov first nodded to express his opinion, and then said: "But I am a little worried, will the public recognize it?"

Valentin Matviyenko could not help sighing when he heard this: "That's what worries me too."

In Russia, it's not that you can't see the wagon version. In fact, with the influx of a large number of European and American second-hand cars, you can still see a wagon on the street, but the Russian people don't seem to be interested in wagons. It is especially recognized that they either choose a traditional sedan, or an SUV that looks taller and mightier. There are very few people who choose hatchbacks and station wagons.

Valentin Matviyenko really likes the allroad version of the Excelle in front of him, but he is very worried. If the Volga Automobile Factory enters this car, what will happen to the sales?Can you meet your expectations?

As if seeing what Valentin Matviyenko was thinking, Sergey Shestakov whispered to Valentin Matviyenko: "Sir, I understand what you mean, frankly Said that I also like this car, but for the possible sales of this car..."

Speaking of this, Sergei Shestakov shook his head lightly: "I'm not very optimistic."

Valentin Matviyenko nodded and fell silent.

Sergei Shestakov was silent for a moment, and he whispered to Valentin Matvienko: "Didn't Huateng Automobile propose to use the CKD model in the early stage? If the cooperation agreement is reached , maybe, we can first assemble a batch of this allroad version of the Excelle in small batches to test the market's reaction?"

Ok?
Hearing what Sergei Shestakov said, Valentin Matviyenko's eyes lit up: Yes, we can definitely produce a batch in small batches in the early stage of CKD.

(End of this chapter)