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Chapter 138 Strategic Planning

It was 6 a.m. on the third day of the Lunar New Year.

The Jiang family's old house was still sound asleep during the holiday.

Occasionally, I could hear my father's soft snoring downstairs, the creaking of the bed when my mother turned over in the next room, and the sporadic crackling of firecrackers from the alleyway in the distance.

Those were early-rising children picking up the firecrackers that hadn't burned out last night.

Jiang Haoran quietly got up, put on a coat, and pushed open the door to his room.

The corridor was dimly lit, with only a sliver of light leaking through the crack in the door from the direction of the kitchen. He went inside and found that his mother, Chen Fang, was already up and cooking porridge on the stove.

"Mom, why are you up so early?"

"As people get older, they need less sleep." Chen Fang turned around and lowered her voice, "You can sleep a little longer. I'll wake you up when the porridge is ready."

"I can't sleep." Jiang Haoran poured himself a glass of warm water. "I'm going upstairs to read for a while."

He carried his water glass up to the third floor.

This room used to be a storage room for miscellaneous items, but it was renovated and turned into a simple study for him before the Lunar New Year.

The east-facing window faces the gradually whitening horizon. The desk is next to the window, with several documents spread out on it.

He pulled out a chair and sat down, turning on only the table lamp on the corner of the desk instead of the main light. The warm yellow light enveloped the tabletop, keeping out the chill from outside the window.

My phone was on silent, but the screen kept lighting up with various New Year's greetings.

He glanced at it, but didn't reply immediately. Instead, he took a brand-new notebook from the drawer and opened it to the first page.

The pen hovered over the paper, paused for a moment, and then the title appeared: Strategic Plan (Draft) for the First Half of 2013.

Outside the window, the sky turned from a pale white to a light gold. The outline of the Yangtze River gradually became clear, and an early morning ferry slowly passed by, emitting a long whistle.

He began to write, his handwriting steady and deliberate:

I. Kylin Technology: From Prototype to Product Prototype Optimization: Immediately after the holiday, the second round of optimization testing was launched, focusing on overcoming the balance between line loss and surface roughness. Target: To further reduce line loss by 15% and stabilize the Ra value below 0.75 micrometers.

Timeline: Completed by the end of February.

Small-batch trial production: Simultaneously prepare for continuous production verification on the pilot line to verify process stability and consistency. Initial trial production target: 500 kilometers of qualified wire.

Timeline: Start in mid-March, complete the assessment by the end of April.

Cost accounting: Complete the accurate cost model for the first-generation product (preliminary design), including materials, energy consumption, labor, and depreciation. This provides a benchmark for pricing and subsequent cost reduction.

He put down his pen and looked out the window. The morning mist on the river was gradually dissipating, and the first rays of the new year's sunlight were piercing through the clouds.

The success of the prototype is just the ticket to entry; the real test lies in whether a qualified product can be "manufactured" stably and economically.

Perfect data from the laboratory can be completely distorted when scaled up to the production line due to even a tiny parameter drift.

Wang Qiming and Gu Qiushi's technical team had to immediately immerse themselves in the more tedious work after enjoying a brief period of joy.

More stringent process solidification work.

The pen tip continues to move:

II. Emerging Technology: Commercial Model Design Finalized: Based on stable wire parameters provided by Kylin, the final design of the first commercial cutting machine has been finalized.

Key points: Improve equipment operational stability (MTBF ≥ 1000 hours) and optimize the human-machine interface.

Supply chain analysis: Establishment of supplier qualification verification and backup plans for core components (spindle, guide rail, control system). Avoiding the risk of relying on a single supplier.

First prototype manufacturing and factory testing: Timeline: Complete assembly of the entire machine by the end of May, and conduct at least 2 tests in June.

00 hours of continuous cutting test.

He frowned slightly.

The team at Xinrui Technology leans towards research and development, with relatively weak engineering experience. The real challenge they face is how to transform sophisticated laboratory designs into robust and durable industrial equipment.

III. Demonstration Production Line Construction: Policy Implementation and Project Application: Relying on the provincial "Localization of High-end Equipment and Materials" special support policy, prepare a complete demonstration production line construction plan.

Key highlights include: technological advancement, industrial chain driving effect, and contributions to employment and tax revenue.

Site selection and construction: In-depth discussions with the Suzhou-Hangzhou Industrial Park to secure preferential policies regarding land, factory buildings, and supporting facilities. Simultaneously, production line layout design and equipment selection surveys were initiated.

Funding planning: Calculate the total investment amount (estimated at 3000-4000 million RMB), plan the proportion of self-owned funds to be invested, and begin contacting potential industry guidance funds.

The attention from the leader is a key stepping stone, but ultimately, a solid plan is what matters.

This part needs to be led by Zhao Haichuan and a more professional project application team. The policy window is fleeting and must be seized.

IV. Market Breakthrough: From Potential to Customer Contact Preparation: Systematically review the silicon wafer production capacity, technology roadmap, and procurement decision-making process of potential leading customers such as Wanhe Solar, LONGi, and GCL.

Timeline: Information collection begins in February.

Sample submission: After the stability of the Kirin wire meets the standard, prepare a small batch of samples (with a complete test report) and start the initial contact and sample submission process.

Objective: To secure a formal testing opportunity with at least one leading client.

Timeframe: Q2.

Value proposition: Beyond "domestic substitution," we focus on "cost advantages" and "supply chain security." We tailor communication strategies to address the specific pain points of different clients.

As he wrote this, he thought of Lin Miaomiao.

Wanhe Solar is her father's company. This relationship can be a shortcut, but it could also become complicated due to personal feelings. Business cooperation must be based on the superior quality of the product itself; otherwise, it will harm both parties.

V. Industry Integration: Acquisition and Digestion Due Diligence Completion: Completed the final due diligence on the three target companies in Wuxi, Changzhou, and Suzhou, focusing on verifying the validity of technology patents, the stability of the core team, and potential debt risks.

Negotiation and Closing: Formal negotiations will begin after the holiday, with the aim of completing the acquisition of a controlling stake in at least one company in Q1.

Principle: Price is negotiable, but core assets (technology, talent, qualifications) must be secured.

Integration planning: Plan ahead for the deployment of the management team, business integration, and cultural fusion after the acquisition to avoid "integration without cohesion".

Jiang Haoran closed his laptop, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes.

The five tasks are interconnected and mutually restrictive.

Funding, talent, time, policies, and markets—like a finely intricate yet fragile net, the breakage of any one thread can trigger a chain reaction.

But he didn't feel anxious; instead, he felt a strange sense of calm.

Like playing chess, the opponent is no longer a specific person, but the vast and ambiguous process of "industrialization" itself. You need to dissect it, understand its logic, and then make your move at the crucial moment.

He heard his mother calling him to breakfast from outside the window.

He stood up and stretched his stiff neck.

The notebook was closed and placed on top of the pile of documents. Sunlight had completely filled the desk, illuminating the densely packed handwriting clearly.

As I went downstairs, the aroma of hot porridge wafted towards me. My father was already sitting at the table watching the morning news, while my mother was setting out side dishes. A typical and heartwarming morning scene.

"What are you looking at? You've been upstairs all morning," Jiang Jianguo asked casually.

"Some work arrangements." Jiang Haoran sat down and took the porridge his mother handed him.

He quietly ate his porridge, listening to his parents' casual chatter about which relatives were coming to pay New Year's visits and what groceries they were going to buy in the afternoon.

The strategy is on paper, but life is at home.

Between the two lies a path he must traverse step by step, day by day.

He knew that the tranquility of the Spring Festival would soon be shattered.

But at this moment, the porridge is warm and the sun is shining brightly.