Jin Rong Jie·2025-05-16 14:56Core Viewpoint - On May 16, 2025, the company held an investor meeting to discuss its first-quarter performance and strategies to address challenges such as U.S.-China tariff uncertainties and raw material price fluctuations [1][3]. Group 1: Supply Chain and Cost Management - The company is optimizing its North American supply chain in response to U.S.-China tariff uncertainties, enhancing local procurement and establishing backup supply sources in Thailand and Canada [3][4]. - The company has increased its centralized procurement ratio from below 50% to over 85% since 2024, significantly improving procurement efficiency and cost management [4][6]. - In the first quarter of 2025, the company achieved a cost reduction of over 80 million through its centralized procurement strategy [4]. Group 2: Production Efficiency and Innovation - The company has implemented an industry-first fully automated production line and is continuously upgrading its production processes to enhance efficiency [4][6]. - The average output per employee increased by 15% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting improved production efficiency [6]. - The company has successfully launched competitive products with a production cycle reduced to 15 minutes per unit, redefining industry speed and efficiency [6]. Group 3: Foreign Exchange Risk Management - The company manages foreign exchange risks by regularly reviewing its net exposure and utilizing foreign exchange forward contracts to mitigate uncertainties [6].