Chapter 237 I don't really want much
"Is that true? What if we only ask for one OEM intention of Compaq?" Tan Na said slowly.
"Office-manufacturing intention?" Jeffrey sat up suddenly, "What does it mean?"
"It's not interesting. We only have a compaqq contract intention. Compaq needs to clearly tell everyone, including manufacturers who are preparing to compete for this OEM qualification. Our company is also one of the targets of your inspection, or even one of the key targets... When the contract is finally signed, it is not the key point."
Jeffrey felt that his mind was completely confused. According to normal principles, they had worked so hard to set up such a bureau for themselves, which was supposed to be the purpose of seeking the OEM qualification, but now they told themselves that this is not important, and that all they wanted was a qualification for investigation? Scratching his head, Jeffrey said in confusion, "This is... why..."
"You don't need to know why. You just need to promote the candidate qualification of Lianchuang Technology. Every time you go to the candidate unit for inspection, you must go to our company. Even when signing a contract with the OEM manufacturer you selected, you must admit that our company is one of the cooperation units you initially selected. Among all the inspection targets, you are the most satisfied with us. As long as we finally pass the review, the number of OEMs handed over to us every year will not be less than 3 million units, that's it."
After Tan Na finished speaking, Lin Zheng added, "This is also a good thing for you. With our existence, you can completely lower their OEM prices when talking to Hon Hai, Flexibility and Asus. In terms of the total OEM business of Compaq, even if the OEM prices of each machine are reduced by 10 cents, it will be enough to compensate for the expenses of our company's inspection, Mr. Jeffrey. What do you think?"
Jeffrey blinked and quickly calculated that Compaq Computer's sales exceeded 2.5 million units last year. Judging from the growth rate this year, the company has optimistically estimated that the total sales may exceed 3.5 million units, and will increase at a rate of no less than 15% per year. This means that the average annual sales in the next six years will definitely not be less than 5 million units. The total sales of 30 million units in six years, even if a machine lowers by 10 cents, it will be 3 million US dollars... In fact, of course it is impossible to only lower 10 cents, and lowering by 1 dollar is considered a small amount. That means that the company can increase revenue by at least 30 million US dollars in six years.
This guy is right. If Compaq uses this Chinese company to lower prices from other OEM manufacturers, it will definitely be a good thing for Compaq. Since they are not seeking to sign a final contract, they can use this reason to convince Chairman Rhodes.
"It's just like that. No other requirements?" Jeffrey asked carefully. Taking advantage of the moment, he thought about whether there were other traps, but the result made him a little "disappointed" and a little excited. There was no trap at all, which made him a little confused. "What's the benefit of doing this for you?"
Lin Zheng looked at this fool speechlessly: What are the benefits for us? Do you think we will tell you?
Jeffrey was not stupid, and he immediately realized that the question he was asking was a bit stupid. He quickly raised his hand, "If it were just like this, I could do it, but can I return the photos, negatives and videotapes to me?"
"I will give it back to you when you make this happen, but not now," Lin Zheng smiled and raised three fingers to Jeffrey. "Three days, Mr. Jeffrey, I will only give you three days. If you can't convince Mr. Rhode within three days, these things will appear on Mr. Scole's table."
After a brief pause, Lin Zheng added, "If you can successfully convince Mr. Scole to accept your suggestion, even if you help the company successfully lower a part of the OEM price, it will be enough to promote you to become the assistant of the vice president, right? I think this is also a big plus point project. What do you think, Mr. Jeffrey?"
Yes! Jeffrey's eyes lit up: If I can successfully use this method to lower the OEM costs of those OEM companies, it will also prove my ability. At this critical moment when competing with Schole for the assistant to the vice president, this will be beneficial to me.
"You're right," Jeffrey nodded, "I promise within a week..."
"No, it's only three days!" Lin Zheng's smile suddenly stopped, "Mr. Jeffrey, I hope you can understand that although we need to cooperate, this does not mean that you have the final say in this matter. Do you understand?"
Jeffrey was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head dejectedly: This guy is right. Although everyone needs cooperation, they only need an OEM intention. Many people at Compaq can do this, but what they want is to keep their seats, "Three days is only three days!"
"That's right," Lin Zheng stretched out his hand and smiled again on his face, "I wish us a happy cooperation."
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Jeffrey left, Lin Zheng and Tan Na did not leave. Tan Na wanted to continue sitting at Starbucks. Women are always a bit bourgeois, and Lin Zheng understood this very much.
After gently stirring the coffee cup in his hand twice, Tan Na raised her head and said to Lin Zheng, "I thought about it. The company's branch in the United States cannot be used as a liaison office alone. We cannot rely on us to transfusion blood for them. They must have their own source of income to support themselves. I simply calculated that if you want to support such a liaison office, the minimum annual expenses you need will not be less than 500,000 US dollars. This is not a small amount. Considering that you will have to undertake a lot of reception tasks in the future, this number may be more than doubled."
This is the reason, Lin Zheng nodded, "Then do you have any suggestions?"
"Actually, it's what you said last time. Since we have a guy like Waldgard who has a deep understanding of cars, why don't we use his expertise and open a comprehensive car dealer in the name of an American branch that integrates used car sales, car modification and maintenance?"
Lin Zheng nodded and signaled Tan Na to continue.
"I have learned that in the United States, car repair is quite expensive and the human resources cost is quite high. It only costs hundreds of dollars to repair a tire simply. It costs seven or eighty dollars to replace it if the electric window lift breaks down. We have enough advantages in this regard. We can hire some domestic maintenance masters from China to do labor abroad. After training, they can do this job, so we have enough competitive advantages."
"This is our advantage in repairs. When selecting and evaluating used cars, we don't have to worry at all with Waldgard. I think it's enough to have these two advantages... at least it's okay to maintain the balance between revenue and expenditure in the US branch."
"The method is good," Lin Zheng nodded and affirmed Tan Na's idea. The profits of used cars are indeed not low every year. If the maintenance costs can be successfully reduced, the positive and negative and the subsequent passenger flow will almost increase in geometric multiples. There may be some trouble in the early stage, but Lin Zheng, who has seen many viral marketing concepts in later generations, never thought this would be a difficult problem. He was just a little curious about another question: "What should I do about language issues? Ask them a professional translator?"
"We can find it among those international students. Not only can we support them to work and study and make them earn some living expenses, but we have the same cultural background and there is no big problem when we communicate. Maybe we can build our company into an overseas Chinese home in the future."
"Okay, since you think it's possible, then I'll leave this to you. How about it?"
"You are so good!" Unexpectedly, Lin Zheng agreed to her suggestion so happily. Tan Na hugged Lin Zheng excitedly and kissed her hard: She thought that it would take some time to convince Lin Zheng. After all, this is an investment that will not be less than three to four million US dollars.
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"What do you mean is to let me be the chief engineer of this company?" Bijon Waldgard looked at Tan Na and Lin Zheng in disbelief, and his whole body shivered, making Lin Zheng extremely suspicious that this guy had relapsed, right?
"Not only the chief engineer, but also in the early stages of the company's business just started, vehicle appraisers and after-sales technicians may all need to be taken on. Your task is very heavy. Considering your technical level, the company agrees that you invest in technology. In addition to a monthly salary of US$5,000, the company will give you an additional 25% of the shares. I believe that these 25% of the shares will bring you at least US$200,000 per year in two years. If one day you don't want to do it in the company, the company will repurchase your shares based on actual value, what about?" Tan Na said confidently. She believed that these conditions were enough to convince this former WRC world champion who once couldn't even eat and was still very satisfied with the low salary of US$2,000 per month.
"You... don't mind that I've ever taken drugs?" He stared at Tan Na, and hissed with blue veins on Jon Waldgard's forehead, and hissing with red eyes.
If it weren't for the energy to absorb drugs and compare with Jon Waldgard's automobile attainment, he could be competent for roles such as auto appraisers and car maintenance engineers, and his monthly salary would not be less than $7,000 per month. However, because of his once disgraceful past, no car dealer was willing to hire him, so that he had unique skills but could not find a job that could fill his stomach.
Looking at the extremely excited Bijon Waldgard, Tan Na said sincerely: "I believe that after a person who has been desperate has a chance again, he will cherish this hard-earned opportunity twice as much. I have confidence in you."
Looking at Tan Na, Bijon Waldgard slowly and solemnly raised his right hand: "I would like to swear in the name of my family that Bijon Waldgard will never touch any drugs from now on, and will be loyal to the company all my life."
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Chapter completed!