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2017-07-28 18:03

Guangzhou Liyinghang's Case Study: Becoming a Tier-2 Supplier for Dongfeng Nissan in 2018

Abstract:

In 2018, our company successfully passed Dongfeng Nissan's stringent audit and officially became its Tier-2 supplier, leveraging solid technical capabilities and rigorous quality management. This milestone not only affirmed our comprehensive competencies but also laid a robust foundation for integrating into the mainstream automotive supply chain and achieving sustainable development

I. Background and Strategic Value: Entering the Mainstream Supply Chain

As a leader in China’s passenger vehicle manufacturing, Dongfeng Nissan maintains exceptionally high standards for supplier qualification. Its supply chain system requires suppliers to demonstrate stable quality assurance capabilities, large-scale production capacity, and flexibility in responding to market demands

Our certification as a Tier-2 supplier in 2018 signified that our technical R&D, production management, and quality control systems met the standards of a leading OEM. This achievement enabled us to:

Market Expansion: Access the supply chain of Japanese automakers, providing a credential for subsequent collaborations with joint-venture brands.
Management Enhancement: Drive internal process optimization aligned with OEM standards, benchmarking against industry best practices.
Brand Value Growth: Strengthen industry influence and customer trust through partnership with an international brand

II. Certification Process: Rigorous Audits and Comprehensive Capability Validation

To meet Dongfeng Nissan’s requirements, we systematically enhanced the following key areas:

Quality System Certification

Implemented the IATF 16949:2016 quality management system, establishing standardized protocols for product design, production processes, and supply chain management.
Submitted PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documents, including control plans, FMEA analysis, and full-dimensional inspection reports, ensuring consistency in mass production

Technical Capability Alignment
- Optimized product performance (e.g., material specifications, durability) per Dongfeng Nissan’s technical standards, achieving over 15% improvement in key parameters.
- Participated in customer-synchronized development projects, providing cost-optimized and lightweight solutions, reducing product iteration cycles by approximately 20%

Conclusion

Becoming Dongfeng Nissan’s Tier-2 supplier in 2018 was a critical step in our growth trajectory. Moving forward, we will adhere to our philosophy of "Quality First, Technology-Driven" to collaborate with customers in advancing the autonomous controllability and innovative development of China’s automotive industry chain