Chapter 136 Supply Chain Integration

"A new chamber of commerce?" Gu Yunli smiled. "That's a good thing! Only with competition can there be progress."

Ji Zhixian was surprised when he saw this: "Gu Zhenzai isn't worried?"

Gu Yunli: "What are you worried about?"

Ji Zhixian didn't know what to say after hearing this. He hesitated for a while and said tactfully:
"Gu Zhenzai, although 326 Black Iron is quite mysterious, it is not difficult to imitate similar materials. Assembly line operations have long been known to the world's weapon-refining sects. We have the Internet for publicity, and they also have many networks to choose from. If these people join forces, I'm afraid they will have bad intentions!"

Gu Yunli smiled when he heard this: "From what you said, the General Chamber of Commerce doesn't have any absolute advantages?"

Ji Zhixian looked embarrassed, and nodded after a while, saying, "Please give me some advice, Gu Zhenzai."

Gu Yunli asked: "Then if you replace the General Chamber of Commerce with other chambers of commerce, do they have an absolute advantage?"

Ji Zhixian was stunned.

"We don't have an absolute advantage, and neither do they. We have the same refining materials, the same assembly line operations, and the same online publicity. If that's the case, what is Fellow Daoist Ji worried about? Is it because they have more people and more power?"

"Ah--"

Gu Yunli smiled coldly.

"Before Gu made his own weapon, the weapon-making world had been quiet for a thousand years. Now that Gu has found a way forward, he thinks he can strike back? He underestimates the market. The market will teach him a lesson."

Gu Yunli's words startled Ji Zhixian, and he felt as if the clouds had cleared and the sun had appeared.

Yes, the General Chamber of Commerce has no advantage, and they have even less.

In a sense, the General Chamber of Commerce also has a first-mover advantage.

If that’s the case, why should we fear the mob joining forces?

"Gu Zhenzai is truly insightful and has completely swept away all my worries!"

"Fellow Taoists, please do not underestimate yourself, and do not be arrogant. Making good products is more important than anything else!"

"Pindao understands."

"Where does the General Chamber of Commerce purchase its black iron?"

"Hancheng Xuanwu Gate and Zhen'an Zhao's Trading Company."

"Help me arrange a meeting with the two companies. Also, spread the word that the General Chamber of Commerce is openly bidding for material suppliers."

"Yes!"

Ji Zhixian bowed, stood up and left.

Gu Yunli let out a light breath, and the calm expression on his face faded a little.

It is true that everyone in the world is busy seeking profit.

Seeing that the Internet is profitable, they flocked to it;
Seeing that the Chamber of Commerce was making a lot of money, they flocked to it.

Human nature cannot escape the word "self-interest".

Gu Yunli had foreseen this scene, but did not expect it to happen so soon.

Ultimately, perhaps the general chamber of commerce model seems too simple.

But is it really that simple?

Gu Yunli smiled, closed his eyes and continued to practice.

Two days later, Xuanwu Gate and Zhao's Trading Company arrived together.

Xuanwumen was a small-scale enterprise, mainly engaged in the smelting of refined iron;

The scale of Zhao's business is very large.

It is said that he has a background in the Immortal Court, but does not smelt iron himself, and makes a living by hoarding it.

However, he has the ability to get black iron.

The two families attached great importance to Gu Yunli's summons. Not only did they present generous gifts, they also sent elders to visit.

After some polite hospitality, Gu Yunli got straight to the point and wanted to sign a long-term supply contract.

Since it is a long-term contract, the purchase price is much lower.

This kind of long-term contract is a sure-win deal, so the two companies naturally had no reason to refuse and readily accepted it.

After that, Gu Yunli summoned other material suppliers, and after some screening, he signed several replacement contracts. After this round of black iron price increase, Gu Yunli was keenly aware of the importance of materials.

Eggs cannot be put in one basket.

Therefore, Xuanwumen and Zhao's Trading Company will serve as the main suppliers, supplying 60% of the materials, and the rest will be handed over to secondary suppliers and substitute suppliers to minimize the risks!
At the same time, Gu Yunli created an internal supply chain management section on the Internet.

Include partners under the management section.

Do our best to improve turnover efficiency, reduce inventory and cut costs.

Before enough mid- and high-level equipment refiners are trained, the General Chamber of Commerce will take the route of small profits but quick turnover, so cost will be the top priority.

This is also the advantage that Gu Yunli had not mentioned to Ji Zhixian.

——Supply chain integration.

Gu Yunli didn’t quite understand this, but it didn’t matter. Even if he hadn’t eaten pork, he had seen a pig run.
Taking the first step means you are already countless steps ahead of your peers.

The next step is to gradually improve it.

After checking for omissions and filling in the gaps, Gu Yunli immediately summoned the Three Elements Yuan Cloud and flew towards the South Heaven Gate.

After passing through the South Gate of Heaven and entering the Immortal Court, he went straight to the Beidu Palace, where he paid homage to the Great Emperor Qingxu with the announcement of the ceremonial usher.

"Your humble servant Gu Yunli pays respect to the Emperor!"

"The General Chamber of Commerce is famous all over the world. Why are you here instead of staying at the Lingbao Refining Factory?"

Emperor Qingxu had a smile on his face, and there was a strange light in his eyes as he looked at Gu Yunli.

Since the emergence of major networks, the Internet has been eclipsed;
He gladly attended GM's new product launch, which was more like a final mercy than a sign of the emperor's continued favor.

Who would have thought that the success of the universal magic weapon would far exceed everyone's imagination.

The benefit of wealth comes second;
The traffic activated by the Universal Chamber of Commerce and even the Universal Home created as a result of it has indeed attracted a huge wave of traffic to the Internet.

If this wave of traffic was not mostly from practitioners, the major networks would have been unable to sit still;
However, it is also the practitioners whose natural fragrance is so true that it makes people salivate.

As a result, many immortals and gods are now eager to follow the example of the General Chamber of Commerce.

"Your Majesty, I want to list the General Chamber of Commerce, but if I list it, the equity will be a bit chaotic, which is not conducive to dividends, so I still need your decision."

"Oh, tell me?"

"To be honest with you, Your Majesty, I created the General Chamber of Commerce in the name of the Internet. Logically, the shares of the General Chamber of Commerce should belong to the Internet. However, if it is listed on the stock market, the equity dividends will be chaotic. Therefore, I want to separate the General Chamber of Commerce from the Internet and make it an independent chamber of commerce. This is the separation plan. Please review it, Your Majesty."

Gu Yunli handed over a jade sceptre.

Emperor Qingxu took the jade scepter into the void, swept his mind over, and subconsciously looked at Gu Yunli.

How can this be called a divestiture plan?
This is clearly a plan to give away equity.

The so-called Internet investment was simply the reason why Gu Yunli gave him equity.

"People often say that Gu Zhenzai is a genius, and judging by this plan, his reputation is indeed well-deserved! Let's divest the General Chamber of Commerce according to this plan!"

Emperor Qingxu was filled with emotion.

"I humble my position and take orders."

Gu Yunli bowed and felt a little relieved.

Why do people respect him, Gu Zhenzai?
Ultimately, it was because Emperor Qingxu was standing behind him.

Now that all the major networks have emerged, the once protective relationship has become awkward.

He must establish an alliance of interests again before the world notices.

The General Chamber of Commerce sells at a low profit margin and has limited profits, so Emperor Qingxu may not be interested in it;

However, its special points exchange system is enough to stimulate countless cultivators to burn incense and offer sacrifices. Among them, Gu Yunli does not believe that Emperor Qingxu will not be tempted by the Taizhen Tianxiang.

Facts have proved that Emperor Qingxu is no exception.

After the matter was settled, Gu Yunli immediately said goodbye and left.

When he was leaving the Nantian Gate, a general guarding the gate called out, "Gu Zhenzai, please stay!"

(End of this chapter)