Reborn Tokyo Golden Age.

Chapter 189 The Road Not Envisioned

Whether it is Professor Yamada or Yu Arai, their previous understanding of Shirakawa Electric was just a pure manufacturing company.

Its business should be mainly its Walkman and the recently launched so-called portable game console.

But after reading the information that Bai Chuanfeng handed over, the facts completely exceeded their expectations.

Unknowingly, Baichuan Electric has extended its tentacles to the tertiary industry.

Raw material processing, manufacturing, retail, infotainment...

How long has Shirakawa Electric been established?

Professor Yamada and Arai Yu raised their heads and looked at each other, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

Then they turned their eyes tacitly, and pressed down the various thoughts that kept emerging in their hearts.

"Mr. Baichuan, do you want to set up a special holding company to spin off various existing shares of Baichuan Electric and manage them separately?"

As Yu Arai, who has worked in the financial industry for most of his life, he can see Bai Chuanfeng's thoughts at a glance.

"That's right." Bai Chuanfeng nodded affirmatively, "The younger generation thinks that Bai Chuan Electric is simply a manufacturing company.

As for the shares in other clubs, it is best to separate them and manage them separately.

Otherwise, with the development of various clubs in the future, the number of members will increase, the department structure will inevitably become bloated, and the equity management will become more and more chaotic. "

Bai Chuanfeng has considered this matter for a long time. As an industrial Bai Chuan Electric, it is best to keep it pure.

The equity of other companies can be hung under Baichuan Electric in a short period of time, but it is not a long-term solution.

Yu Arai nodded, "I probably understand what Shirakawa-kun is thinking. This is really beneficial to the development of Shirakawa Electric."

To sort out their respective interests and make a clearer and more reasonable allocation of resources, the existence of the holding company is tailor-made for this situation.

"Then Senior Arai..." Bai Chuanfeng looked at Arai Yu with probing eyes.

"Don't worry, Baichuan Holdings will properly handle the equity issue."

This trivial matter is naturally nothing to Arai Yu who has been immersed in this way for many years.

Hearing Arai Yu's assurance, Bai Chuanfeng was also relieved.

"In that case, I'll leave it to senior." He stood up and bowed to Arai Yu.

This kind of matter related to the future of the club must be handed over to someone who can be trusted.

Professor Yamada personally recommended his classmates to come here, and they also graduated from Meiji.

With these layers of connections, Bai Chuanfeng felt relieved to hand over this matter to Senior Arai.

"Bai Chuan-kun, get all the materials ready as soon as possible.

After the establishment of Shirakawa Holdings, I will personally handle the divestiture of each part of the equity.

As for the other necessary staff after the establishment of the holding company, Mr. Shirakawa would like to complete it as soon as possible. "

The future Arai Yu is almost equivalent to a professional manager of Shirakawa Holdings.

Of course, even though a boss like him has retired, it will be beneficial for Bai Chuanfeng to rehire him.

It is probably a virtual stock that can be paid dividends, the relationship belongs to the relationship, and the interest belongs to the interest.

"Senior Arai, don't worry, this part of the information has already been prepared. As for the other staff, they are also in the recruitment process."

Shirakawa Holdings needs experienced professionals like Yu Arai, and fresh blood is also indispensable.

This part of talents is probably also recruited from schools with strong related majors such as Meiji, Waseda, Yingqing, and Hitotsubashi.

In the future, Shirakawa Holdings will specialize in the management of equity interests in several companies including Shirakawa Electric, Anke Electric, HAL, and Bic Comera.

As for decision-making or resource allocation, it is not yet time, so I will not participate for the time being.

As for the chairman of Baichuan Holdings, so what?Of course it was Bai Chuanfeng himself.

Cough, isn't this the promotion from president to president?

Although it is self-proclaimed, it does not affect his happy mood at the moment.

Seeing that the matter of Bai Chuan Holdings is about to get on the right track, the burden in Bai Chuanfeng's heart is a little lighter.

Sure enough, these things are still suitable for professional managers to be responsible for.

He only needs to firmly grasp the equity and control rights of the club, and grasp the general direction of future development.

After visiting the club of his student, Yamada was full of feelings.

Coming out of Shirakawa Electric, Yu Arai, an old classmate beside him, also followed.

The two stood at the gate of Baichuan Electric and watched the people coming and going. The busy scene fell silent for a while.

After a long time, Arai Yucai hesitated to speak.

"Yamada, you student may become a great person in the future."

Professor Yamada's eyes are a little complicated, one moment is joyful and proud, and the other moment is worry and uneasiness.

But in the end, he calmed down and regained his calm look.

"No one can say for sure what will happen in the future, it's up to him anyway."

"You said" Arai Yu approached him, "Is it possible in the future...to take that unimagined path?"

A look of determination flashed across Yamada's eyes. "If that day really comes, please ask Arai Sang Duoduo to take care of my disciple."

Speaking of which, Professor Yamada bowed to Yu Arai solemnly.

Arai Yu's face also became serious, "Please rest assured that if it is really possible, I also want to witness the rise of new forces, and Arai will spare no effort at that time."

With the assurance of his old friend, Yamada felt relieved.

But this kind of thing is easier said than done, Neon has not changed for a long time.

...

Sony, an old friend of Shirakawa Electric.

At this moment, Osone Kozo is gathering department personnel to study something.

What, of course, is the next-generation Walkman newly launched by Baichuan Electric.

Since the launch of Shirakawa Electric's new Walkman in July, the growth of Sony's Walkman business has slowed down visibly.

Who is the culprit?These are the two products they are holding in their hands now.

To be honest, Shirakawa Electric launched the next generation of products faster than they expected.

The reason why Sony's Walkman business declined was because Shirakawa Electric took the lead in upgrading its products.

Not only low-end models, but also higher-end models than Sony.

Why did Sony surpass Shirakawa Electric in terms of ability before? Isn't it because of its own first-generation model, the quality of which is higher than that of the other party?

But now such advantages no longer exist, and Shirakawa Electric has a higher-end model.

As a result, Sony's Walkman business has been significantly affected.

To be honest, they felt the pressure, Baichuan Electric grew too fast.

Previously, they dismissed Baichuan Electric's products, but now they can take SFM-01 seriously.

From dismissive to serious treatment, this is enough to explain the problem.

But it's not that Sony can't make such a high-end model, but that their speed is slow, or the original decision was slow.

According to the plan, Sony will not launch the corresponding high-end models until next year.

Now it is taken a step ahead by Shirakawa Electric, and the same is true for low-end models.

"How, what is the opinion of the technical department?"

Osone Kozo held the low-end model of FM-01, frowning and thinking.

At this moment, a Staff sang in charge of technology hastened to speak.

"There is no technical difficulty, we at Sony can make similar products.

It's just that the profit is not as good as expected, and whether the products that are too low-end will affect our brand positioning. "

In fact, this is also where Osone Kozo struggled, although the order to develop low-end models was issued very early.

The purpose is also to squeeze Shirakawa Electric out of the Walkman market, who knows that the other party's actions are so fast.

It's over soon, and what shocked them even more was that the price was only 18800 yen.

You must know that at the beginning, Sony's own low-end positioning was probably the same as Shirakawa Electric's mid-range models, around 2.5 yen.

But a Walkman with only over 1 yen, what the hell?Can such a device really make sound?

The truth is, it can.

And Sony can do it too, but the profits are hard to describe.

Don't do it, seeing the big sales of Shirakawa Electric's new models, Osone Kozo felt uncomfortable all over.

Go ahead, the price is too low, and the margins are too low for Sony.

And with such a cheap price, Osone Kozo felt like he was scrambling for food in the trash can with the soil turtle.

This made him, who maintained his identity, feel very uncomfortable.

Moreover, since its establishment, Sony has been influenced by technological innovation and unique quality.

The company has always been synonymous with high-end in the eyes of the outside world, and so is Sony's own strategy.

Therefore, taking the ultra-low-end route is against the company's basic strategy.

Thinking of this, Osone Kozo waved his hand, "Sony does not participate in the market below [-] yen.

We still implement the original strategy, but the speed of research and development must be accelerated, especially in overseas markets that cannot be too far behind. "

Kozo Osone can already imagine that Shirakawa Electric will soon launch three corresponding local models in overseas markets.

One step behind, one step behind, this is not a good sign.

It is said that Shirakawa Electric entered the overseas market so early, not only beyond the expectations of Norio Oga, but also Kozo Osone.

Sure enough, that Bai Chuanfeng was Sony's confidant.

"Osone-san, in fact, we can also launch low-end models overseas."

At this moment, another Staff-san suddenly offered a suggestion.

"No." Osone Kozo subconsciously wanted to refuse, and the image of Sony overseas should not be tarnished.

"Osone-san, please listen to me." The staff quickly explained, "Low-end models don't need to be labeled with our brand."

"Huh?" Osone Kozo was stunned for a moment, "Tell me in detail."

The staff at the head of "Hay" immediately offered advice. "We don't do it, but we can let other people do it, such as Aihua..."

Osone Kozo's eyes lit up, this... seems to be okay.

Aihua has no brand image burden, and the overseas public does not know the previous infringement incidents.

So it would be perfect for Aihua to compete with Baichuan Electric in low-end models.

"Arrange it immediately, and give Aihua some technical support if necessary."

"Hay!"

As long as it can add trouble to Shirakawa Electric, Osone Kozo thinks it is worth a try.

...

Nintendo, Shirakawa Electric's new friend.

At the moment, Thakashi Yamauchi and Gunpei Yokoi are also discussing the topic of Shirakawa Electric.

"The other party's handheld sales have already exceeded one million?"

"Hay" Junhei Yokoi had a lemony expression.

Although the total sales volume of Nintendo handhelds is higher than that of Shirakawa Electric, that is the sum of the two handhelds.

In terms of each other's first handhelds, Nintendo is really not necessarily comparable to Shirakawa Electric.

"What's the evaluation of that "Thunderbolt"?" Yamauchi Boss asked calmly.

"Unexpectedly popular" Junhei Yokoi is very concerned about Shirakawa Electric's handheld.

"Yeah," Yamauchi took a look at Yokoi Gunpei.

The latter confirmed the look in his eyes, which was a signal of what he wanted, and everything was said without saying anything.

(End of this chapter)