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Chapter 347 The design of wheat grain X2 is finalized, Zhang Shuo has a bold idea!

Friday, April 10.

At 2:[-] am, Zhang Shuo appeared again in the Lubei Germination Building, preparing to participate in the Maili X[-] technical seminar.

before the meeting.

Gu Mingzhang reported something to Zhang Shuo, "Mr. Zhang, you proposed to set up a joint repair center with Xiaomi and other friends at the city level, but Xiaomi declined."

"Huawei also refused?" Zhang Shuo raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Yes."

"Really, it was unexpected."

Zhang Shuo was surprised at first, but then he was relieved. It is estimated that this kind of thing could not be reported to the level of Renzong within Warwick, so he was cut off by the executive in charge of the mobile phone business.

This is also a common problem of large companies.

As for the rejection of Xiaomi, OV, etc., it is probably because of the great success of Maili X1.

This is also human nature.

If it was Zhang Shuo a year ago, after being rejected, he would probably have a burst of self-esteem. He would definitely put aside Xiaomi and the others and decide to be a lone wolf and fight alone in the mobile phone industry.

But no!
It's not that Zhang Shuo has no confidence to lead Maili Group to surpass Pingguo and Samsung's mobile phone business, but time is running out, and the time left for Maili Group is running out.

If you really want to be like a lone wolf, being brave is heroic, but you may screw things up.

This is not what Zhang Shuo wants to see.

A real hero is not trying to be brave for a while, but to get things done.

This requires greater wisdom and pattern.

"Well, please make an appointment for me with the heads of these friendly merchants to come to Binhai City to discuss important matters."

Since Gu Mingzhang couldn't promote this matter by coming forward, Zhang Shuo could only do it himself.

Of course.

If he wanted to arrange a meeting with several bigwigs in Binhai City, the discussion would not be just a trivial matter like setting up a joint repair center, but would inevitably involve major issues involving the overall situation of the mobile phone industry.

In order for Chinese mobile phone manufacturers to unite and compete in a healthy way, Zhang Shuo is bound to throw out bait.

and.

With the appetite of Rebs and others, this bait should not be too shabby.

As for what kind of bait it was, Zhang Shuo already had an idea in his mind, which he had pondered over while walking on the university campus, and originally wanted to delay it.

Looking at the situation now, he decided to throw out the bait in advance.

I can't wait!
"it is good!"

Seeing that the boss wanted to gather all the major mobile phone manufacturers together, Gu Mingzhang knew that what the boss wanted to talk about was definitely not as simple as a joint repair center.

But the boss didn't mention it, and Gu Mingzhang couldn't ask more questions.

On the contrary, Zhang Shuo, who came to the headquarters of Maili Group, couldn't help but care about the latest situation of Maili X1, and asked Gu Mingzhang: "Is the production capacity of Maili X1 stable, and can it meet the sales demand?"

"To be honest, it's a bit dangerous."

Gu Mingzhang didn't dare to hide it, and explained: "The Wancheng factory of Maili Electronics is already working in three shifts 24 hours a day, with people and machines constantly working, but it can only be increased to the limit of production - 12 units per day."

This is equivalent to an average of 1.4 mobile phones being assembled every second.

But even so, after entering October, as the word-of-mouth of Maili X1 continues to ferment, the sales volume also keeps climbing, and the average daily sales volume has approached 13 units.

If it weren't for some stocking up in advance, it would be out of stock now.

This made Gu Mingzhang very ashamed.

Thinking back to the beginning, it was Zhang Shuo who strongly advocated that when the wheat grain X1 first took out the test machine, he proposed to prepare for the increase in production capacity and invest in the construction of a new factory in Jiangcheng.

otherwise.

According to the current sales trend, the wheat grain X1 will be out of stock if it is late, let alone open up overseas markets.

It can be said.

It was Zhang Shuo who single-handedly escaped a major production capacity crisis for Maili Group.

"Fortunately, the construction speed of the Jiangcheng factory is very fast. Before the holiday, in view of the gratifying sales of Maili X1, workers were added, and the construction speed of the factory was further accelerated. It is expected that the Jiangcheng factory will be put into use in mid-November, completely relieving the wheat The production capacity of X1 is anxious." Gu Mingzhang said.

Most of the electronic assembly factories are prefabricated steel structures, and the construction speed of the factories is still extremely fast.

The relevant assembly line equipment has also been booked long ago.

Including the training of workers, because Zhang Shuo kept an eye on him closely, and he never missed it, ensuring that after the installation and commissioning of the production line, he could start working immediately.

Finally, the crisis of out of stock of Wheat X1 was avoided.

Seeing that Samsung and HTC are starting a price war, and Pingguo is also on the mend, China's high-end smartphone market is in a fierce battle, and the chain cannot be lost in terms of production capacity.

If that's the case, Gu Mingzhang probably can only take the blame and resign.

In order to ensure the smooth start of production of the Jiangcheng factory, and at the same time keep an eye on the progress of the Guancheng factory, Xu Maocai, who has been promoted to the vice president of the wheat grain group, had to start the mode of flying back and forth between the two cities.

"Is the supply chain stable? Is there anything wrong?" Zhang Shuo continued to ask.

No wonder he is so serious.

The success of Maili X1 is really related to Germination's plans for the next few years. There is really no room for failure, and it must be ensured that nothing will go wrong.

"The supply chain is also stable."

Gu Mingzhang explained with a smile: "Because of the unprecedented success of Maili X1, the more than 1 suppliers of Maili X[-] are also rising in the industry. Especially Biati, which is responsible for the supply of metal casings, has ushered in a wave of stock prices. It is said that Huawei, Xiaomi and other friends are in contact with Biati."

no doubt.

With the success of Maili X1, its production model will also become a new benchmark in the industry. Not only copycats have the opportunity to imitate, but also big manufacturers such as Xiaomi and OV will follow suit.

Especially the metal casing, which is the best imitation, and does not involve intellectual property disputes.

foreseeable.

By next year, new models from various mobile phone manufacturers will be released, and all-metal casings will become the mainstream.

The result is.

While Biati's stock price rose, the stock prices of those suppliers of plastic casings ushered in a dive.

Generally not favored.

It can be seen that Maili Group already has the initial strength to control the mobile phone supply chain.

In order to please Maili Group, the lucky 1 or so lucky ones who have been selected as suppliers by Maili naturally cherish the current cooperation opportunity and give priority to providing spare parts for Maili X[-] with quality and quantity.

Didn't dare to neglect at all.

Not for anything else, just because there are a bunch of suppliers next to them, trying to squeeze into the list of suppliers of Maili Group next year, wishing to replace the current ones.

Who dares to slack off?

Although mobile phone integration manufacturers are very introverted, suppliers are indeed even more introverted.

There is no most volume, only more volume.

"After this batch of supply peaks has passed, Maili Group will review its suppliers one by one, and may eliminate some unsatisfactory suppliers and add some new suppliers."

The dominant Maili Group naturally wants to choose the best from the best.

After several rounds like this, they will basically grasp the lifeline of the upstream and downstream suppliers, tell them to go east, never dare to go west, and even try to meet the various stringent requirements put forward by the wheat grain group.

This is the reality of the industry chain.

"As for the choice of suppliers, you can decide on your own. I just want to emphasize that if it is not done well, even if there is a budding investment that participates in the investment, it should be replaced, and it must be replaced resolutely."

For Gu Mingzhang, Zhang Shuo still gave full trust.

But again.

Budding investment is definitely not a talisman for suppliers.

Zhang Shuo would rather fail in his investment than ensure that the supply chain of Maili X1 is of the highest quality. If the requirements are not strict, how can he compete with giants like Pingguo and Samsung? !
.........

The two talked in the office for more than half an hour before attending the technical seminar together.

Because the discussion is on the design direction of the wheat grain X2, due to the need for high confidentiality, the specifications of this internal seminar are very high.

Apart from Zhang Shuo, only a few big names such as Song Yun, Vice President and Technical Director of Maili Group, Xue Tao, General Manager of the Software Division, and General Manager of the Hardware Division participated.

Song Yun was responsible for producing the first draft of the design of Maili X2.

In fact, it cannot be said to be a first draft, but more like a conceptual design draft, mainly to delineate some main technical indicators, so as to distribute research and development tasks to the following research and development centers and laboratories.

The overall design of the wheat grain X2 continues the design of the wheat grain X1.

There is nothing to say about this.

As mentioned before, Maili X1 refers to the appearance design of Pingguo 6, which is already a very mature design and does not need to be innovated for the sake of innovation.

If anything, it's just a bigger screen size.

And the wheat grain X2 will add a red color scheme.

Adding color matching, to put it bluntly, is to enhance the freshness of consumers and give consumers one more choice.Pingguo’s approach is to increase bit by bit like squeezing toothpaste, making the most of this gimmick.

In contrast, the color design of the Maili mobile phone is already very sincere. The first model comes with five color schemes, and it is basically finalized when it comes to the 2 colors of Maili.

Not that many gimmicks.

As for the hardware and software parameters, it is certain that the Maili X2 will be equipped with the MILI 2.0 version of the operating system and use the self-developed Candle Dragon chip to replace Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip.

The former is a bit imaginary, just evolved according to the evolution of Android.

Self-developed chips are the highlight.

Because it is a self-developed chip, it can be fine-tuned according to the performance of Maili X2 to achieve a perfect combination of software and hardware, without being limited by the design level of the Snapdragon chip.

leftover.

Such as a battery with a longer battery life and a camera with a higher resolution are all in the meaning of the question.

Overall, according to the design proposed by Song Yun, the Maili X2 does not have any substantial progress compared with the Maili X1. It can only be said that a series of optimizations have been made on the basis of the X1.

For example, on the Maili X2, it is definitely necessary to focus on solving problems such as short battery life, easy to heat up, and jamming after long-term use. Not to mention completely eradicating, at least a substantial breakthrough must be made.

otherwise.

Why do consumers buy it?

"The design concept of Maili X2 is basically like this. Mr. Zhang, do you have any guidance?" Song Yun was both anxious and looking forward to it.

"Do you think such a wheat grain X2 can win the favor of consumers?" Zhang Shuo asked without answering.

"No."

Song Yun's face was slightly pale, and he was obviously very self-aware.

To be honest, although the design of Maili X2 is not amazing, it is definitely an excellent design. If it is handed over to Pingguo, it is bound to be another phenomenal hit.

Kernels are not apples.

Before the release of Pingguo 6S, Pingguo has released ten Pingguo mobile phones, accumulating a huge number of loyal consumers and brand value.

Even if Pingguo 6S is a bit mediocre compared to Pingguo 6, consumers can accept it.

after all.

It cannot be expected that every product of Pingguo is amazing.

Keli mobile phone is different.

Before the release of Maili X2, there was only one Maili X1 in the market, and because of its amazing design and technological innovation, the concept of high-end and high-tech has just been established in the minds of consumers.

As a result, the second mobile phone began to "rot", becoming featureless and mediocre.

What will consumers think?
I am afraid that the success of Maili X1 is just a coincidence, because of the appearance design, but the actual technology research and development strength of Maili Group is just like that, which has nothing to do with high technology.

That's the end of the calf.

"So, in addition to the indicators you mentioned, the design of Maili X2 needs to add some new and amazing selling points in order to truly establish the brand value of Maili mobile phone in the hearts of consumers."

This is also the reason why Zhang Shuo insisted on participating in the Maili X2 technical seminar.

Tell the truth.

The design concept of Maili X2 submitted by Song Yun cannot be said to be very good, but at least it is a passing answer sheet.In particular, the design of Maili X1 is actually led by Zhang Shuo, and Song Yun is just an executor.

This leads to say.

The design of Maili X1 itself is amazing, but it was not conceived by Song Yun from scratch. From the source, Song Yun's understanding of Maili X1 is a "second-hand product".

How can you expect to say that he can have any amazing answers in the design of Maili X2?
It's not realistic!

In the final analysis, Zhang Shuo is the soul designer of Maili mobile phone. Even if there is any new and amazing design, it is basically from him.

Song Yun's mission is to make Zhang Shuo's amazing concept come true.

"Please speak!"

Now it's not just Song Yun, everyone else in the room also took out their small books.

"First, you just mentioned that the screen of Mali X2 is larger than that of X1, from the existing 4.7 inches to 5.5 inches. I have to say that this is a very bold design."

To know.

The 6-inch screen of the original Space-Time Pingguo 4.7 will not be launched until 2014, the year after next.

Although there are factors that Pingguo was relatively conservative in the screen size in the early stage, the 4.7-inch screen is definitely the top match in the industry in 12 and 13.

Now the Maili mobile phone is going to test the 2-inch super large screen for the first time on the Maili X5.5.

It can be described as very bold.

The original space-time Pingguo did not change the screen size from 2017 inches to 5.5 inches until the launch of Pingguo X in 5.8.

"My suggestion is that we can add a 5.5-inch large-screen model, but it will be named Miley X2 max, and the Miley X2 will still maintain the design of a 4.7-inch screen," Zhang Shuo said.

"You mean to launch two new mobile phones next year?" Song Yun's eyes lit up.

"Yes."

"The max means that the screen is bigger, or that it needs to be enhanced in other aspects?" Song Yun asked.

"Max, as the name implies, means 'maximum value', which is to improve the screen specifications on the basis of the standard version, and other aspects including hardware configuration and camera specifications are completely the same."

On this point, Zhang Shuo is very rigorous and did not learn from the settings of the original Space-Time Pingguo 6 plus.

The reason is also very simple.

In the positioning of Pingguo series products, plus means "+", which means higher specification configuration, including larger screen, higher resolution, stronger battery life, etc., which is equivalent to the evolution version of the standard version.

And max is limited to larger screens.

This is the main difference between the two.

The reason why Zhang Shuo chose the name max instead of plus was not because he didn’t want to, but because of the current technical reserves of Maili Group, it may not be possible to achieve higher resolution and stronger battery life.

It's good to pass.

In this case, there can only be a trade-off.

But in any case, the launch of the 5.5-inch wheat grain X2 max caters to some consumers' demand for a larger screen, which can barely be regarded as an "innovation".

At least that's how it looks in terms of product design.

Moreover, the combination of Maili X2+Maili X2 max is equivalent to using the simplest method to enrich the product line of Maili mobile phones at the fastest speed, leaving consumers with more choices.

Although there are tricky factors, there is no way around it.

"Secondly, the headphone jack should be removed from the Maili X2 and the Maili X2 max, and the headphone jack and the power jack should be combined into one." Zhang Shuo continued his suggestion.

Even if it is micro-innovation, it is also a kind of innovation.

And canceling the design of the headphone jack, even in the Pingguo series of products, proved to be a very successful subtraction after one time, and was soon followed by mobile phone manufacturers in the Android camp.

In this case, Zhang Shuo will naturally use it.

Even if it is said that Pingguo began to cancel the headphone jack after Pingguo 7, and the main purpose is not to facilitate consumers, but to promote wireless headphones.

But to be honest, there are still many advantages to eliminating the headphone jack.

For example, it can save the internal space of the mobile phone, optimize the structural layout of the mobile phone, and increase the battery capacity or accessories appropriately.

In addition, it can enhance the integrity of the mobile phone, improve the ability of dustproof and waterproof, and reduce the accidental damage of the mobile phone caused by it.

"It's not difficult to cancel the headphone jack, but if the design is changed, the headphone connector will also be changed accordingly, which will lead to saying that the old headphones cannot be inserted into the wheat grain X2." Song Yun reminded.

"It's simple, just distribute an adapter at random."

"also."

Song Yun no longer had objections.

"The last point is to improve the performance of the camera in an all-round way. To be precise, it is to improve the camera performance of Maili X2. This is not to simply increase the pixel of the camera, but to use image technologies such as nighttime photography, motion capture, and video shooting. To achieve a qualitative improvement and leap forward.”

At the end of the smartphone competition, a big part is the competition for taking pictures.

And take pictures.

It is not only the main selling point of the follow-up OV, but also a battleground for various mobile phone manufacturers.

The reason is also very simple. After more than ten years of development and evolution of smartphones, it has become increasingly difficult to make breakthroughs in major technologies, and they can only involuntarily involve in taking pictures.

As I said before, taking pictures can generate many selling points.

"Taking pictures? It's a very good starting point."

Song Yun is not stupid. He knows that to make Maili X2 more amazing, it does not necessarily mean that there are many high-tech things, but that it needs to come up with different unique secret skills in the competition with friends.

It's like the metal case design of Wheat X1.

"It's just that the research and development of taking pictures is a very professional thing..."

Song Yun is also not confident that with the technical reserves of Maili Group, it can make a breakthrough in this area in just one year, and it will also be a global leader.

This is too difficult.

"Self-research is not enough, then find a professional camera manufacturer to cooperate with, such as Leica, and set up a joint laboratory to strengthen the upgrade of lens design, optical calibration and software algorithm tuning in the imaging system of Maili mobile phones. , and then stand out from friends."

This is also the usual practice of many domestic mobile phone manufacturers.

Pingguo and Samsung didn't engage in such vain things. That's because the technical reserves of the two companies are strong enough, and Pingguo's camera function has never been top-notch.

At this stage, the wheat cell phone undoubtedly needs this kind of cooperation.

"understood."

Song Yun also lifted his spirits, as if he could see the fog through the clouds.

If all the three suggestions of the big boss can be implemented, and the basic conditions of the wheat grain X2 are placed here, the finished product that will be produced after that year will definitely be amazing enough.

Even if it can't be as dazzling as the wheat grain X1, it is enough to "make a difference" to consumers.

As for the follow-up, the list of cutting-edge technologies Zhang Shuo listed before, such as face recognition technology, wireless charging technology, wireless earphones, etc., are actually under development.

It's just that there is no way to achieve a commercial breakthrough next year.

"so be it."

Zhang Shuo didn't say much, "At last, I just want to add that in the next year, Maili Group's investment in research and development will at least double, and there should be no discount."

"Maili X1 is second-rate technology + first-rate design, creating a first-rate product."

"I would like to say that Maili X2 uses first-class technology + first-class design to create a super first-class product, which completely establishes the positioning of Maili mobile phones in the global high-end market."

"it is good!!!"

In the conference room, Gu Mingzhang took the lead in applauding, which was very encouraging to hear.

"In addition, with regard to the MILI operating system, more attention needs to be paid, and more resources should be invested to strive to completely get rid of the dependence on the Android system within two years and form a self-contained system."

This is also a step that wheat grain mobile phones must take.

"understand!"

This time it was Xue Tao, the general manager of the software division, who was also the technical director of the MILI system.

Undoubtedly, this key seminar at a critical moment has pointed out the way for the technology research and development work of Maili Group in the next year. What needs to be done next is to divide labor and cooperate to make the dream come into reality.

Awesome!
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in the afternoon.

Zhang Shuo returned to the Germination Industrial Park, and as soon as he sat down in the office, Lu Qi, the rotating president, knocked on the door and came in.

(End of this chapter)