关于重点车企供应商货款账期承诺落实情况的调研报告

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the commitment of 17 major automotive companies in China to adhere to a payment term of no more than 60 days for suppliers, with an average payment term currently at approximately 54 days, a reduction of about 10 days compared to the previous year [2][3]. Group 1: Payment Term Commitment - Most key automotive companies have successfully reduced their payment terms to within 60 days, with 4 companies having an average payment term of less than 50 days [2]. - All surveyed companies utilize cash or bank acceptance bills for payments, with 15 companies adopting these methods exclusively, while a few use commercial acceptance bills [2][3]. - 14 out of the 17 companies have implemented additional favorable policies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including allowing early payment requests for cash-strapped SMEs [2][3]. Group 2: Implementation and Process Optimization - Companies have established special task forces and institutional documents to ensure the effective implementation of payment term commitments, including adjustments to existing contracts [3]. - Some companies have optimized financial processes and improved information systems to facilitate automatic payments, thereby reducing delays caused by manual operations [3]. - The starting point for payment terms has been adjusted from the date of account entry to the date of delivery acceptance, and settlement frequency has been increased from monthly to bi-weekly to enhance efficiency [3]. Group 3: Ongoing Issues and Monitoring - There are still issues regarding the starting point for payment terms, which can vary based on delivery acceptance, centralized reconciliation, invoice receipt, and loading verification, leading to discrepancies in actual payment timelines [4]. - Some companies have reportedly pressured suppliers to lower product prices or accept unreasonable terms under the guise of shortening payment periods [4]. - The industry association will continue to monitor the progress of payment term commitments and encourage companies to adhere strictly to these commitments to maintain a fair and trustworthy market environment [4][5].