Core Insights - A strategic cooperation agreement has been signed between Wangshang Bank and Yihotang, a leading tea beverage brand, to explore digital financial solutions across the industry chain, enhancing refined operations and intelligent management [1] Company Overview - Yihotang is a prominent chain tea beverage brand in China, covering over 300 cities and having more than 8,000 signed stores [1] - The extensive store network and complex supply chain of Yihotang necessitate high demands for capital management and operational efficiency [1] Partnership Details - The collaboration began in 2023, with Wangshang Bank assisting Yihotang in addressing various payment and settlement issues across all scenarios over the past two years [1] - The partnership aims to transition from digitalization of business scenarios to intelligent management at the group level, ultimately enhancing capital efficiency and supporting stable operations of stores [1] Industry Context - The new tea beverage industry has shifted from a phase of rapid expansion to a focus on supply chain efficiency and refined operational capabilities [1] - Digital technology optimization of capital flow efficiency and improvement of full-chain management levels are critical for brands to build core competitiveness [1] Future Directions - The strategic cooperation marks a new phase, moving beyond traditional payment and settlement services to focus on two main areas: group-level cash management and AI financial analysis [1] - The goal is to enhance the efficiency and precision of capital usage at Yihotang's headquarters and provide more efficient financial status analysis and operational insights through intelligent tools [1]