Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us

As time passed, people from major manufacturers became anxious.

They are working hard on testing, but not for the public to see.

There is actually only one real audience, and that is Hu Zhenhua.

But now, the protagonist is gone.

Also missing was Wang Mo from Levi Automobile Company. He had just arrived in the suburbs, said hello, and returned to the Magic City to report to his new employer!

Han Shen, the manager of Anyuan Auto Repair Shop, said helplessly,

"Manager Wu, it seems our chances of getting the order are slim!"

Wu Shou retracted his gaze and said with a smile,

“How come you see?”

"Hu Zhenhua and Wang Mo were on the same train when we arrived, and now they're both gone. Doesn't that explain the problem?"

Wu Shou laughed. He didn't really care whether he could get the assembly order or not, because Yang Fuxing Machinery Manufacturing Plant manufactured chassis. That morning, Xinzhong Machinery Plant had placed an order with him for 3,000 sets of chassis.

Wu Shou didn’t know what other factories were like, but Yang Fuxing Machinery Manufacturing Factory would definitely get a piece of the pie.

Besides, no matter who gets the order, can they do without the chassis?

At worst, I can sell accessories!

The person who had the same idea as Wu Shou was Yu Heping, the manager of Baochang, who also received an order.

Baochang only produces pistons. Strictly speaking, these are just engine accessories, and it was very reluctant for Yu Heping to participate in the "assembly".

If the technical content of the Sibu Xiang wasn't too low, Yu Heping wouldn't even dare to think about it.

But Anyuan Auto Repair Shop is different. It is engaged in auto repair and is very familiar with all the parts of the vehicle. Han Shen himself is determined to get the assembly!

If we can’t get the assembly order, how can Anyuan Auto Repair Factory participate in this project!

Seeing that everyone was laughing but not saying anything, Han Shen became very anxious and shouted,

"Has anyone seen where Chairman Hu and Manager Wang Mo went?"

After a while, a not-so-loud voice rang out.

"Our manager has returned to the Magic City. What can I do for you, Manager Han?"

Han Shen knew the middle-aged man mentioned was Wang Mo's assistant. He immediately asked,

"Have you seen Chairman Hu?"

"No, wasn't he standing with you just now?"

After hearing this, Han Shen felt much more at ease.

There was so much dust just now, maybe Hu Zhenhua ran away somewhere to hide.

Suddenly, a fully loaded truck overturned in the distance!

The vehicle slides forward under the action of inertia.

The driver was thrown out and his life or death is unknown!

No one cared where Hu Zhenhua had gone, they were shouting and making a mess.

Some called for doctors, some cried and screamed.

The preparations for this test were seriously inadequate. We hadn't anticipated this kind of accident, and we hadn't even prepared a doctor!

The boss of Hanhaiji was beating his chest and stamping his feet, because the Sibu Xiang car belonged to him. In order to get the order, he planned to work hard on the price and save as much as possible on materials.

Soon, another voice came from the distance.

"The driver is just unconscious, he's fine!"

Han Shen and other managers rushed to the rollover site. They only took a few glances and found the cause of the accident.

The spindle is broken!

The carriage has been severely deformed.

The ground is also partially distorted.

Wu Shou shook his head.

"Cutting corners and making money blinds one's mind!"

During the meeting last night, Hu Zhenhua mentioned the quality issues many times, but some people still took the risk.

After taking a few glances, Qiu Fu, the purchasing manager of TA, announced publicly,

"Hanhaiji's four-wheel transport vehicle is unqualified!"

As soon as he finished speaking, another car broke down!

No matter how hard the driver steps on the accelerator, it's no use!

Everyone went forward to check and quickly found the cause: the transmission gear was broken!

……

Hu Zhenhua stood in the distance and looked out.

In just over an hour, as many as 9 vehicles had problems!

The road to localization is long and arduous!

The vast majority of these problems point to one thing: the steel is unqualified!

These problematic hybrids may not have any problems when they are lightly loaded, but their true colors will be revealed immediately once they are heavily loaded.

Hu Zhenhua thought about the future, and realized that there would be no truck that was not overloaded.

When designing, in addition to meeting the rated load, you must also leave margin.

Hu Zhenhua looked at the time. There were still a few minutes left before the one-hour deadline. He didn't plan to wait any longer, so he tidied his clothes and walked towards the crowd.

Han Shen was overjoyed when he saw Hu Zhenhua and hurried to greet him.

After everyone exchanged greetings, Hu Zhenhua took out his notebook. The nine accidents that had just happened reminded him of many things.

"Everyone, through the test just now, I found a lot of problems, and I would like to discuss them with you."

He paused and continued,

"The 1 Sibuxiang machines we ordered from Tongan must have uniform parts and standards. Otherwise, future repairs will be very troublesome. I'd like to take this opportunity to discuss standardization in the machinery industry!"

"Standardization is easy to understand. It's like a screw. If one breaks, I can immediately find another to replace it. Why can we replace it? Because the screws are the same size. Same size means standardization!"

“So, what are the benefits of standardization?”

"First, standardization facilitates the division of labor and reduces costs. The most famous example is Ford's assembly line concept, which significantly reduced the cost of automobiles. Standardization was utilized here. Because the dimensions of each part were strictly specified, each worker only needed to focus on their own process. Practice makes perfect, significantly reducing costs."

"Secondly, standardization can strengthen communication between companies. For example, if I need No. 5 screws, I only need to call the supplier and tell them how many kilograms of No. 5 screws I need. If there is no standardization, how would you describe it?"

“Third, standardization can significantly improve product quality…”

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"Starting from scratch with our 'Sibuxiang' product is both a challenge and an opportunity. At least after completing the standardization construction, our costs will be greatly reduced. Therefore, I plan to set up a standardization team to be responsible for this matter."

Hu Zhenhua looked at Zou Du and said with a smile,

"Director Zou, how about you take the lead on this matter?"

Zou Du did not agree directly, but smiled and said,

"Mr. Hu, have you really never studied mechanics?"

Old Hu shook his head.

Zou Du gave a rainbow fart,

"But you see things more deeply than many industry experts. Standardization is a high-level concept! To carry out this work, I believe we should approach it from two perspectives. First, we should absorb Western achievements. The United States established the National Bureau of Standards in 1901. After nearly fifty years of development, many standards have become quite complete, and we can fully absorb and learn from them!"

"On the other hand, we also need to develop our own standards. I think TA's order for Sibu Xiang is a great opportunity because the vast majority of manufacturers are participating. This is an unprecedented event."

Hu Zhenhua nodded.

"To save time, the first thing to standardize is the size of each component, and the second is quality!"

Hu Zhenhua's eyes swept across the faces of the crowd.

"Everyone, the Tongan order is urgent. Can you formulate the size standard within one day?"

Yu Heping was silent for a moment and said,

"Modu's industry learned from the West. In fact, many of our standards are not unified with those of the United States. However, during the process of development, each factory has developed its own workarounds. If Tongan requires the adoption of unified standards, then many factories' molds may become unusable, which will probably significantly increase costs in the short term!"

Hu Zhenhua nodded, expressing his understanding.

"Change always comes at a price. Everyone, Tongan will only place an order with you if you meet our standards. Actually, you don't have to worry at all. Tongan has more than just this one order. In the future, we will purchase even more. If you don't believe me, you can ask Manager Zou for confirmation. I've already ordered a tractor from Xinzhong Machinery Factory. Tongan needs at least 10,000 units. Furthermore, I've ordered tens of thousands of tons of steel from Puxi Iron and Steel. All of this steel is for machinery production!"

These words were like a bombshell, making the crowd excited.

Hu Zhenhua's message had two meanings: first, if you don't meet my standards, there will be no orders. Second, the future is bright, and Tongan will give you enough orders!

Wu Shou immediately said,

"Mr. Hu, we are very willing to meet Tongan's needs, but setting standards is very cumbersome. How can we complete it in one day?"

Hu Zhenhua looked at him and smiled.

"Nothing is impossible! We can divide the work and cooperate, with each factory responsible for a certain part. Mr. Wu, your factory produces chassis. If I let you set the chassis standards, it should be no problem within a day, right?"

Wu Shou shook his head.

"But the chassis has to cooperate with other organizations. I can't just focus on my own standards!"

"That's easy! First, each of you factories should determine the standards for the connections. Then, you can go about your business!"

A slight blush appeared on Wu Shou's face.

It was such a simple thing, but I didn't think of it.

How could he know that the method Hu Zhenhua mentioned was the famous modular design concept in later generations, and it was equally applicable to standard setting!

Zou Du stood up and shouted,

"Mr. Hu, our factory produces engines. I have no problem making it within a day!"

Wu Shou also quickly expressed his opinion.

"I don't have any problem either!"

Zheng Xingtai Auto Parts Company, a manufacturer of gearboxes, also immediately stated that

"I'm OK!"

……

After dozens of people expressed their opinions, Hu Zhenhua laughed heartily and made a summary speech.

"Everyone, we've reached a consensus: We'll copy the standards that exist in the US, and you'll develop your own standards that don't exist in the US. I want this written down, and once the standardization team has reviewed and approved it, it'll be printed out immediately and distributed to all factories!"

Hu Zhenhua turned around and pointed at the scrapped vehicles and shouted,

"To be honest, I am very dissatisfied with the sample car you provided! But it's not your fault because there is no unified standard."

These words touched the hearts of many people, and the light appeared in the eyes of the boss of Hanhai Ji again.

Hu Zhenhua cleared his throat and continued,

"Tong'an has confirmed that we need four vehicle models: 2-ton, 4-ton, 8-ton, and 11-ton. I require that you fully consider overload during the design process and reserve at least 30% margin. For example, for a 2-ton vehicle, you must consider the possibility of overloading up to 2.6 tons! Also, when fully loaded, the vehicle must run for 500 hours without any problems. The engine and transmission must show no obvious wear, and the load-bearing structure must be free of cracks and deformation. If these requirements are not met, I will reject the vehicle during acceptance!"

Zou was the first to receive the order and immediately expressed his opinion.

"Mr. Hu, don't worry, I will definitely strictly control it!"

Hu Zhenhua laughed heartily.

"I won't just look at what you say, I'll look at your product. You may not know this, but I've already placed an order for 5000 vehicles with Xinzhong Machinery Factory. Manager Zou, I don't care who you purchase the parts from, but if even one part fails during acceptance, the whole vehicle will be yours!"

Zou Du patted his chest and promised,

"If there's one that doesn't meet the standards, I'll buy it out of my own pocket!"

"Okay, you guys set the standards as soon as possible and produce a prototype. I'll pay you when the prototype is qualified! I won't get involved in the rest of the matter, so you guys can negotiate it yourselves!"