多措并举推动构建“整车—零部件”协作共赢发展生态

Core Viewpoint - The initiative by 17 key automotive companies to commit to a payment term of no more than 60 days for suppliers is a significant step towards improving the financial stability of the supply chain and promoting sustainable development in the automotive industry [1][2]. Group 1: Payment Norms and Industry Response - The China Automotive Industry Association has released a payment norms initiative that specifies requirements for goods delivery acceptance, payment terms, and encourages long-term cooperation between suppliers and manufacturers [1]. - The initiative suggests that the acceptance of goods should not exceed three working days, and payment terms should start from the date of delivery acceptance [1]. - 17 automotive companies, including major players like BYD, Geely, and Great Wall, have publicly committed to implementing the payment norms and ensuring that payment terms do not exceed 60 days [3]. Group 2: Impact on Supply Chain and Innovation - The transition to electric vehicles is accelerating, but the supply chain for new energy vehicles is still maturing, which necessitates stable expectations from suppliers [2]. - Delayed payments from manufacturers can increase operational pressure on suppliers, negatively impacting their ability to invest in technological innovation [2]. - Shortening payment terms is expected to enhance operational efficiency for manufacturers and foster a modern management system [2]. Group 3: Individual Company Commitments - Changan Automobile has implemented a payment scheme that ensures payments are made within 60 days, optimizing the payment process for suppliers [3]. - SAIC Group has announced that by June 2025, it will standardize supplier payment terms to within 60 days without using commercial acceptance bills that could increase supplier financial pressure [3]. - Geely and Great Wall have also committed to high-quality implementation of the payment norms, ensuring that payment methods do not add financial strain on suppliers [3][4].