Guo Taiming, Chairman of Hon Hai Group in Taiwan Province Province

Guo Taiming, Chairman of Hon Hai Precision Group, was born in 1950. His ancestral home is in Gewan Village, Nanling Township, Zezhou County, Shanxi Province. 197 1 Joined Taiwan Province Fuxing Shipping Company, 1974 invested 300,000 yuan to set up Hon Hai Plastic Enterprise Co., Ltd. to produce black and white TV knobs. 1985 set up an American branch and founded Foxconn's own brand. 200 1 Forbes ranks in the list of "global billionaires" 198. In 2002, he was named "Asia Star" by Business Weekly.

Yantai Laishan Yongming Middle School was founded by him and his mother Chu Yongzhen with a donation of150,000 yuan.

Foxconn Enterprise Group is a high-tech enterprise group invested by 1988 in mainland China, specializing in the production of computer connectors, precision components, internal wiring, precision molds and computer sets. By the end of 1999, Foxconn had built two information technology industrial parks in Shenzhen and Kunshan respectively.

The hero Mo Wen was born in a poor family.

Regarding the growth process of Hon Hai, Guo Taiming once said: "The reason why the Shenmu of Alishan (the most famous scenery in Taiwan Province Province) is so big was decided when the seeds fell into the soil four thousand years ago, and it was not known until four thousand years later." Looking back at the growth process of Hon Hai, I am afraid that only Guo Taiming can understand the ups and downs.

Guo Taiming was born in 1950, the eldest son of his family. Due to his poor family background, Guo Taiming was admitted to "China Maritime College" in Taiwan Province Province from 65438 to 0966, and completed his studies through work-study program. After military service, Guo Taiming worked as a salesman in Fuxing Shipping Company. 1In February, 973, Guo Taiming invested NT$ 65,438+10,000 to establish Hon Hai Plastic Enterprise Co., Ltd. with friends in Taipei County to produce plastic products. However, one year later, due to poor management, the original shareholders withdrew one by one and the company became a wholly-owned company of Guo Taiming.

At that time, black-and-white TV was just emerging in Taiwan Province, and Guo Taiming got his start by making channel selection buttons for black-and-white TV. At this time, Hon Hai was only a small company with a scale of NT$ 300,000, with only 15 employees. 1975, changed its name from 65438 to Hon Hai Industrial Co., Ltd. 0977, and the company began to turn losses into profits. Guo Taiming immediately purchased equipment from Japan to establish a mold factory, laying a foundation for future development. Later, they successively invested in the establishment of electroplating departments and stamping plants. In the 1980s, when the world entered the era of personal computers, Guo Taiming relied on his mature mold technology, focusing on connectors, housings and other products, and practiced the competitive strategy of "large quantity and low price" to quickly occupy the market. 1982, the company was renamed as "Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd." again, and Guo continued to invest160,000 yuan in the field of computer cable assembly. 1985, Guo set up a branch in the United States, began to explore the market outside Taiwan Province province, and founded the brand of "Foxconn". At this point, Guo Taiming has successfully created his "connector kingdom".

start from scratch

Since the establishment of Hon Hai, Guo Taiming's goal has always been clear, that is, to be the first in Taiwan Province Province, the first in Asia and the first in the world. In order to achieve this grand goal, he founded his own business philosophy.

Guo Taiming called Hon Hai "fourth-rate talent, third-rate management, second-rate equipment and first-rate customers", and the first thing he had to do was to select customers. In order to achieve his goal, he once drove his own car in the United States, stayed in a motel, and traveled to 32 of the 52 States in the United States for 12 dollars a day to do business with major manufacturers in the world. Since entering the field of personal computers, Hon Hai's customers have locked in world-class manufacturers such as IBM, Intel, Compaq and Dell. In order to get an order from Compaq, Guo Taiming simply invested in building a molding machine factory next to Compaq headquarters. As long as Compaq has a new design, we can see the model on the same day and finally win a long-term order from Compaq. In order to consolidate the relationship with these big manufacturers, Guo Taiming insisted on not being his own brand, but only being a component supplier. It can be said that the orders of these big manufacturers have made Hon Hai what it is today. It is said that one out of every five computers in the world now has Hon Hai's products installed.

But it's not enough to have customers. Guo taiming relies on his own hard work. He has been a workaholic since he started his business. Guo Taiming thinks that he should be the first person to go to work and the last person to leave work, so he insists on working at least 15 hours every day. Even if he gets off the plane at night, he will arrive at the company immediately, and it is common to work overtime until midnight.

"Give priority to improving customer service ability" is the factory motto that Hon Hai employees always remember, and it is also the secret of Hon Hai's successful development. In order to survive and develop in the highly competitive high-tech industry in the world, Guo Taiming created the operation mode of CMM, from the assembly of "self-made parts, modular parts and fast logistics" to the connection of global customers with electronic information flow, thus achieving the realm of "accurate delivery, good quality and low cost".

In enterprise management, Guo Taiming manages factories like the army, paying attention to discipline and details. Guo Taiming's mantra in employing people is: "No matter whether it is high-tech or low-tech, it is good technology that will make money." In order to get a high rate of return, he employs talents and rewards and punishments are clear. For outstanding employees and technical backbones, Guo Taiming has never been stingy and given huge bonuses. In recent years, Hon Hai employees have dinner at the end of each year. The total value of prizes provided by Guo Taiming is as high as several hundred million NT dollars, and the first prize is as high as tens of millions. However, he always regards his competitors as enemies. No wonder Taiwan Province science and technology circles call him "lean". Therefore, although the dividend of Hon Hai Group has been high in recent years, and Guo Taiming has also become the object of enthusiastic pursuit by shareholders, Guo Taiming and Hon Hai have always been included in the ranks of "poor image".

As the president and chairman of a world-class enterprise, Mr. Guo is facing fierce market competition. Planning all day, business tangled. However, no matter how far he travels, his homesickness is endless and his heart remains unchanged. In order to change the remote and isolated natural environment of hometown and promote economic take-off. Over the years, Mr. Guo has generously donated more than 6.5438+0.7 million yuan to build Wanfang Bridge, Niutu Road, Fujin Bridge, Gewan Primary School and Fukang New Excellent Fruit Demonstration Park for his hometown, which has injected great vitality into the economic and social development of his hometown. All the villagers applauded.

In the 30 years since Mr. Guo started from scratch, the assets of the enterprise have increased from the initial 300,000 yuan to the market value of 300 billion yuan (NTD), which has doubled by/kloc-0.00 million times, and his personal worth has already reached 2.3 billion dollars. However, Mr. Guo's true nature of hard work has never changed, and he is known as "digging" in the business world. Mr. Guo said: I will not spend money on personal enjoyment ... I am more interested in investing my money in areas that are beneficial to the public. In the past few years, Mr. Guo has donated more than 80 million yuan in various provinces, cities, counties and towns for education, helping the disabled, building roads, drinking water and fighting SARS. His sentiment and character make the world admire him. As a poet in his hometown put it: "A glorious son is the glory of his hometown, and his great achievements make Haiyue immortal."

The Forbidden City with 270,000 people.

"On the outskirts of Shenzhen, there is a factory that is one of the largest in the world. In dozens of factories, Apple's iPod and iPhone, Hewlett-Packard's personal computers and Motorola's mobile phones are continuously produced. " According to the report, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., located in Longhua, Baoan District, Shenzhen, has about 270,000 employees, equivalent to the total population of Newark, New Jersey, USA.

In fact, Foxconn Longhua base has become the largest exporter in China and the largest contract manufacturer of electronic products in the world. In the past 10 years, the revenue of Hon Hai Precision has increased by more than 50% every year.

Longhua Science Park is located in Longhua, Baoan District, Shenzhen, covering an area of about 65,438+0 square miles, and is regarded as the core of Guo Taiming's corporate empire. This production base is surrounded by high walls, and few outsiders can get involved.

In Longhua Base, staff quarters, fire brigades, hospitals, swimming pools, restaurants, banks, grocery stores and Internet cafes are all available. 10 Large staff canteen provides more than150,000 lunches every day, and each lunch consumes 10.6 tons of rice. At the peak of employment, as many as 3,000 new employees are recruited every day, and the number of security guards alone exceeds 1000.

Hate your fame.

It is reported that Guo Taiming, a 56-year-old Taiwan Province native, has kept a low profile. He said in an interview that he hated his fame. For more than five years, he has ignored the interview requirements of the Wall Street Journal.

"Guo Taiming successfully combined his business judgment with continuous quality control and competitive price, creating his prosperous manufacturing empire." The report believes that. Hon Hai Precision is listed in Taiwan Province Province and uses the name Foxconn when communicating with customers. At present, the company's market value has reached $43 billion, equivalent to the sum of the market values of its top ten competitors in the world.

Guo Taiming himself and Hon Hai Precision also control a series of affiliated companies that separately announce their revenues. "A spokesman for Hon Hai Precision said that Guo Taiming is currently worth about $654.38 billion," the report said. It is understood that Hon Hai Precision not only produces products for Apple, Nintendo, Hewlett-Packard and Motorola, but also produces products for Nokia, Sony and Dell. Obsessed with Genghis Khan

Both Longhua Science Park and Hon Hai Precision are permeated with Guo Taiming's personal color. "Charming Guo Taiming enjoys high prestige among his subordinates. He manages Hon Hai Precision with the iron fist of the warlord. " The report said.

Guo Taiming wears a rosary on his right wrist, which he got from Genghis Khan Temple. Guo taiming called the Mongolian conquerors of the13rd century heroes.

In the interview, Guo Taiming said, "I always tell employees that collective interests are higher than personal interests."

In Longhua Science Park, the photos of Guo Taiming and China government officials are enlarged and embedded in conspicuous places. Guo Taiming takes the lead and works 16 hours a day. At night, he still drove a golf cart with a bicycle bell and patrolled Longhua Park for decades. He will stop the car from time to time, or check the operation of the production line, or help workers repair equipment.

Company managers are often asked to read and recite a booklet called Quotations from Guo Taiming, one of which reads: For any organization, the most important thing is leadership, not management; Leaders must have the determination to act as dictators in the public interest. During the meeting, Guo Taiming often stood and spoke, drawing sketches on the big cardboard next to him with a pen.

Hon Hai Precision's competitors are hard to match. Four years ago, Hon Hai Precision's income was not as good as Flextronics International, which held the top spot in the industry for several years. Now, Flextronics International and California company Xu Chuang have merged, and their combined income is only about 2/3 of that of Hon Hai Precision. Assembly line worker: 4.5 yuan per hour.

"The workers in Longhua factory work on the assembly line in shifts 24 hours a day. According to the standards of developed countries, their wages are pitifully low. " According to the report, the hourly wage for the most basic assembly work in this factory is 60 cents (about 4.5 yuan RMB), which is the same as the legal minimum wage (the minimum wage outside Shenzhen is 730 yuan).

According to the report, nearly17 workers in Longhua produce products for Apple. In 2006, a British tabloid exposed the harsh treatment of Longhua workers, especially those who made iPod for Apple.

According to the report released by Apple in August 2006, the investigation team sent by the company found many practices that violated the supplier's code of conduct in Longhua, including overcrowding in three off-campus dormitories.

According to Apple's requirements, suppliers should control the working hours of workers within 60 hours per week. However, according to Apple's estimation, the working hours of Longhua 1/3 workers exceeded this limit.

However, according to the report, Apple believes that Hon Hai has generally complied with the "main aspects" of the code of conduct. Guo taiming angrily denied those critical reports.

According to the report, most of the workers in Longhua base wear uniforms, and the youngest of these workers is only 16 years old.

From $7,500 to10 billion.

Hon Hai was developed from the company founded by Guo Taiming in 1974. Part of the start-up capital of $7,500 was borrowed from his mother.

Initially, Guo Taiming produced plastic FM knobs for black and white TV sets near Taipei. In the early 1980s, Guo Taiming began to set foot in the personal computer industry, and his career took off. Although Guo Taiming doesn't know much about English and Japanese, he soon began his journey to find customers in the American and Japanese markets.

From 65438 to 0988, Guo Taiming took a crucial step in his life and opened his first factory in the mainland where land and labor were cheap. He took a fancy to Shenzhen, the frontier of China market reform near Hongkong.

Guo Taiming used Shenzhen to attract potential customers. When michael dell 1995 visited South China, Guo Taiming got the opportunity to drive Dell to the airport in exchange for arranging for Dell to meet with local government officials he was familiar with. Then, Guo Taiming arranged an episode, and Dell visited his factory on the way. Guo Taiming thinks Dell is a star of tomorrow, so he is determined to know Dell. Today, Hon Hai has become one of Dell's largest suppliers.

In the same year, Guo Taiming acquired a larger piece of land and later developed into a Longhua factory. By 2000, Guo Taiming had nearly 30,000 employees, and his business income exceeded 3 billion dollars.

At present, * * * has 450,000 employees working in Guo Taiming's factories in more than 10 provinces in the mainland, and his factories in Hungary, Mexico, Brazil and other parts of the world have thousands of workers.

Choose a successor

Guo Taiming's role in Hon Hai Precision is gradually changing. Although he is still working hard as always, his focus has shifted from daily affairs to major strategic issues. At the same time, Guo Taiming also spent more time dealing with a series of life changes.

"He also pays more attention to charity and promises to donate 1/3' s personal property eventually." The report said.

In addition, Guo Taiming has begun to look for successors in Hon Hai Precision, with emphasis on those employees aged between 35 and 45. He also began to ask his senior managers to monopolize their subsidiaries, in this way to prove their strength.

Guo Taiming is unlikely to choose a successor from family members because none of his children work in Hon Hai Precision.

Guo Taiming said that his decision to resign now was influenced by the history of China, especially by Emperor Qianlong. "He controlled China for 60 years," Guo Taiming said, "but he was in office for too long. I want to take a break and leave more opportunities and responsibilities to young people, although I am not old myself. "