Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-11-05 12:17Core Viewpoint - The "chain" settlement method that has troubled suppliers for a long time is expected to phase out as automotive companies shift towards cash and electronic transfer methods, aiming to shorten the payment cycle for suppliers [2][3]. Group 1: Changes in Settlement Methods - Automotive companies are gradually moving away from the "chain" settlement method, such as BYD's "Di Chain" and Great Wall's "Great Wall Chain," towards a combination of electronic transfers and commercial acceptance bills [2][3]. - Some suppliers have already received payments via electronic transfers after the adjustment of the payment period to 60 days, which previously required over three months for the "chain" method [2]. - While some suppliers have transitioned to commercial acceptance bills, others still maintain the "chain" settlement method, indicating a mixed response to the changes [2][3]. Group 2: Industry Regulations and Responses - The "60-day payment period" policy, effective from June, mandates large enterprises to pay small and medium-sized enterprises within 60 days of delivery, prohibiting forced acceptance of non-cash payment methods [4]. - A commitment was made by 17 major automotive companies to ensure payment to suppliers does not exceed 60 days, although the settlement methods have not uniformly shifted to cash or electronic transfers [4]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has opened a platform for complaints regarding the adherence of key automotive companies to the payment cycle commitments, addressing concerns from small and medium enterprises [4].