A relatively independent look at the European and Japanese special vehicle industry models

 ● Europe: The relationship between the special vehicle enterprise and the chassis enterprise is purely customer

    After years of development, the European special vehicle industry has formed such a model: special vehicle enterprises operate independently, chassis production enterprises and special vehicle enterprises have neither asset relations, nor strategic alliances。

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    In Europe, special vehicle enterprises and chassis production enterprises are purely customer relations, and they can freely choose the special vehicle chassis of each chassis enterprise according to user needs, and develop their own serialized special vehicles。The product line of European special vehicle companies is generally very narrow, whether it is a vehicle company, or a parts company, with a product to the world, become the world's largest, the world's largest everywhere, specialization, scale is the main characteristics of the European special vehicle industry。

    The main characteristics of European special vehicle enterprises are: the gap between the size of enterprises is large，Big thousands of people，Small dozens or even dozens of people，Most of them are small and medium-sized enterprises;Strong technical development ability，Many enterprises are "century-old", family-owned enterprises，They generally have distinctive products and technologies，Has a large number of technical patents，Product profit is very high，Strong anti-risk ability;High degree of specialization，Perfect supporting system，Many companies only do technology integration and final assembly;The technological equipment is advanced and practical，High production efficiency，Good product quality;Flexible mode of production and management，The market has strong adaptability。

    European governments do not approve the production qualifications and products of specialized car manufacturers, but check the products through an entry system。As long as the product meets the requirements of relevant regulations and standards, it can be produced and sold, and the focus of control is on the safety, environmental protection and fuel economy of the vehicle。

    ● Japan: special vehicle enterprises and chassis enterprises have cooperation and division of labor

    Although Japan has a small land area and limited market demand, there are a large number of special vehicle companies and different sizes, and factories with only a few people can live very well。

    Unlike Europe, some of Japan's special vehicle companies are invested or controlled by chassis companies, but they are relatively independent in terms of product research and development and after-sales service, and more of them are strategic partnerships。In Japan, the definition of after-sales service responsibility in the use of vehicles is very clear, whether it is in the face of government regulatory requirements, or in the face of user requirements, chassis enterprises bear the responsibility of chassis, special vehicle enterprises bear the responsibility of the upper device。If there is a problem with the chassis and the place involved, the two sides will jointly analyze and negotiate to solve it。

    More than 60% of the special vehicles in Japan are sold to the end user by the dealers of the chassis production enterprises, and the special vehicle enterprises have a perfect after-sales service network for the top。In order to facilitate users, special vehicle companies will try to build after-sales outlets near the chassis production enterprise outlets, which is conducive to maximizing the interests of users。

    In Japan, the chassis used for the production of special vehicles is certified by the chassis production enterprise, and the chassis obtained by the special vehicle enterprise is certified。In accordance with relevant regulations，Special vehicle enterprises can not change the frame in front of the rear axle，Only the frame behind the rear axle can be shortened or lengthened，Other changes to the chassis should also be signed with the chassis enterprise change technical agreement，因此，Japan's special vehicle regulations only cover gross weight, axle load, exterior dimensions (length, width, height), center of gravity height (involving tipping), rear lighting arrangement, and rear and side guards。As long as the special vehicle enterprises ensure that they meet the regulatory requirements in these aspects, they can ensure that the modified vehicles both fully meet the regulatory requirements and well meet the design requirements of the chassis manufacturer。

    For some special vehicles, the Japanese government has strict management of the mounted vehicles。For example, the Japanese fire Department should inspect each tank according to regulations, and the inspection can be carried out by the fire department, and the enterprise can also supervise the self-inspection。The result of the inspection shall be made into a document accompanying the vehicle and become the basis for vehicle registration。Such management not only ensures the effective supervision of vehicles by the government, but also avoids repeated management and reduces the burden on enterprises。

    In Japan, special vehicle companies have not been included in the scope of government access management, any company modified car as long as it meets the regulatory requirements, can be produced and sold is the business。