As a key product that is about to be launched, senior executives have put forward their own opinions on the product design, leaving it for continued improvement.
Wang Yaocheng wanted to show off again. He had the image of a mature copier product in his mind, so his words naturally made sense.
"The color of the shell material needs to be lighter, so it looks brighter and more modern."
"Well, we can make more templates, ranging in color from dark to pure white, and provide them to the sales staff closest to consumers, or people in the fashion industry who are sensitive to color, for evaluation."
"For these mechanical switch buttons, you can use green to turn on and red to turn off, which is clear at a glance, reflecting the sense of industrial design."
"In order to display the quality of the product, you can set up an LCD display, a start-up preheating countdown window, a working time window, and integrate other functions."
"We must consider that modern office environments tend to be more concise and bright, and a series of office equipment, including photocopiers, should match it from shape to color, just like a woman wearing a skirt must match it with appropriate shoes, appropriate
Accessories, this is very important.”
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The researchers wrote it down word for word, their eyes sparkling. How could they not have thought of such insight?
After a half-day inspection, Wang Yaocheng, a young boss, had already conquered many senior executives with his genius ideas for products.
From the grasp of consumer psychology to the extremely keen observation, the unique insights into products are refreshing, and it feels like the clouds are parting and the sun rises.
Chambers walked beside Dr. Starco and heard the doctor's complaint: "Oh my God, for such a genius boss, you still want to be careful and test the boss's ability. It will be a disaster if you are discovered."
"The boss must have discovered it. My question is..." Chambers smiled bitterly: "How bad will it be?"
"Probably not, he relies on you so much?"
"Haha, as long as you follow the direction directed by the boss, this company will be fine. There are many professional managers who can do this. I have to prove that I am better than others."
Dr. Stark shook his head: "Good luck to you, you brave guy."
After the inspection, all the senior managers dispersed.
Only Chambers followed his boss to the chairman's office, and now they were the only two left.
"You must have thought a lot these days. What are your ideas for the development of the company? Don't tell me that you only have a copier project. I want to hear your long-term ideas, 10 or even 20 years."
Chambers felt that there were no secrets in front of the boss. The boss's eyes were so profound that he seemed to be able to see into his own heart and see the burning ambition.
It would be absolutely unwise to hold on to anything at this time.
The boss can allow managers to be deficient, but he can never allow cheating. He cannot afford the consequences.
Chambers stretched out his hands and rubbed his face to relax his muscles:
"The copier product is the first idea. It can solve our current difficulties, change the loss situation, and gain a firm foothold first.
According to the genius of the boss, the original independent production plan may have to be overturned, and the product will not be available within two months.
In the fastest case, the research center continues to improve the product, and I personally lead a team to China to negotiate, choose an OEM or build a self-built factory site, which may take half a year or more to put into production."
"No need."
Wang Yaocheng interrupted him unceremoniously: "For the factory in China, workers don't need to think about it. Everything is ready. The equipment can be started as soon as it arrives on the debugging production line. It just needs experienced workers and managers to provide guidance first."
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"That's easy, that's what we're good at." Chambers continued:
"Three months, including the equipment arriving in China, the installation and debugging of the production line, and the production of the first qualified product, give me three months."
"Okay, I'm very satisfied with this speed. Please continue...Mr. Chambers."
Listening to the boss's stern tone, Chambers smiled bitterly, trying to wipe out the trouble he had caused with tears in his eyes.
"Our desktop computer plan is progressing smoothly. Product interface standards and software and hardware are fully in line with internationally accepted standards. The LCD screen is purchased from abroad, as are most other spare parts. Only the motherboard is produced by ourselves.
I'm wondering if we can also assemble it in China and produce it under the same OEM. In this way, our costs will be greatly reduced and our competitiveness will be improved.
Luo Sai Computer will completely cease production until a new generation of products emerges and fully participate in the market competition."
Wang Yaocheng's face softened a little, and he tapped the table with his slender fingers and said: "The plan is feasible, and we don't have to go against the world trend. Dr. Wang An has a personal grudge with IBM, and it is not advisable to bring it into his career.
Your concept is not bold enough. It is enough to maintain more than 1,000 people in the Boston factory. As long as the copier control system and computer motherboards are produced in sufficient quantities, all other accessories and assembly work will be produced in China.
Including the existing scanners, word processors, and typewriters, they will all be placed in the production base in China. I have made all arrangements for this.
Boston's main job is to develop marketable products, and it exists more as a technology center and global operations center.
The most obvious advantage of multinational enterprises is that they can allocate resources globally, minimize costs, and increase profits. This must be deeply engraved in our minds."
Chambers said sincerely: "I will follow your instructions, boss."
"Well, keep talking."
Chambers: "After successfully promoting computer products, I will devote all my efforts to developing new mobile devices. At this point, Wangan Computer Company's original patent pool has a good research foundation in mobile communications, but it needs to continue to be strengthened.
Develop a baseband chip with its own patent and master core competitiveness. My goal is for the company to develop into a comprehensive provider of office equipment and communication equipment."
Wang Yaocheng nodded appreciatively, "The idea is correct and coincides with the head office. The Red Hat Research Center will provide full support. The Institute of Electronics and Communications Technology has currently launched baseband chip-related research and development. This is an important confidential research and development.
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Chambers couldn't help but be surprised that his boss actually saw opportunities in the mobile phone market, which made him feel deeply frustrated.
You are so obsessed with it, why don't you conquer the world by yourself?
Of course, he didn't dare to say this, he could only whisper it in his heart.
Working with a genius boss is really stressful!
Chambers can take one step and see three steps. He is an excellent manager with a very forward-looking vision. His level is unique.
Unfortunately, when he met Wang Yaocheng who peeked at his trump cards, his self-confidence was severely damaged.
This guy has never been a generous person, and his counterattacks are quick, cruel, and heartbreaking.
Tapping the table with his slender fingers, Wang Yaocheng showed a rare smile: "I fly to China the day after tomorrow. You can lead the team to go with me to completely implement the production base."
"Okay, I'll arrange the relevant personnel right away."
"No more than ten people."
"Got it, boss."
Wang Yaocheng looked at Chambers with a playful look, a bit like a cat teasing a mouse.
Chambers was also a very smart man, and his heart sank, knowing that the job was coming.
Hey! You can't avoid what's coming.
"For the outstanding work of management, my view has always been to provide incentives and encourage management to do better."
When talking to a smart person, you don’t need to whet the other person’s appetite. Wang Yaocheng went on directly: “So, since the company is currently in the stage of suspension of listing and re-applying for listing, it can apply for additional issuance of shares based on the investment of major shareholders, so I considered setting up a 3% stock
In the option pool, you can come up with specific plans."
I glanced sideways at Chambers and saw him sitting in his lapel shirt. He smiled inwardly, but didn't show it on his face.
"As a CEO, you have a heavy responsibility. The original plan was to allocate 1% of stock options."
He tapped the table with his slender fingers, and when he saw Chambers' eyelids twitching slightly, Wang Yaocheng felt even more proud:
Baby, I can't cure you anymore.
"After my repeated consideration, it is more appropriate to set the standard at 0.75%. You can come up with a specific detailed plan based on this."
"Yes, boss."
When Chambers came out of the chairman's office, the cool breeze in the corridor blew, and his back felt chilly and already wet with sweat.
The cost of this trial was too great, and the consequences were heartbreaking. Chambers knew how much he had lost.
It must be over hundreds of millions of dollars.
Chambers knew the background of this company very well. In 1984, sales reached a huge amount of 3 billion US dollars, and at its peak, it exceeded 50 US dollars.
As long as we have marketable products, production capacity is not a problem, workers are not a problem, and technology is not a problem, and we can break out at any time.
Although the number of employees has been greatly reduced, from more than 30,000 to more than 3,000, it seems that it has reached the end of the road.
Actually it is not.
This is not a company that was started from scratch, but a large company that once had great glory and its products are sold all over the world. What is being cut off are more front-line workers and products that are not recognized by the market.
In the workshop, the production lines are well-preserved, all production equipment is carefully maintained, the production processes and drawings are ready-made, and the strongest technical backbone and leadership still exist, with all the conditions for rapid recovery.
Now the equipment is all packaged and shipped to the other side of the ocean, which will greatly enhance the competitiveness of the company.
Price is always a fatal trump card.
Chambers has seen the enterprise's glory again. He warned himself again and again from the bottom of his heart to always remember the pain of today and not to try to offend his boss. The price was too heavy.
in the office
Wang Yaocheng was in a good mood. He had just fooled Chambers, and he could hear the other person's heartbroken voice.
Hehe, pretty good.
In fact, in the original plan, the chief CEO was given a 0.75% option with a lock-in period of three years.
But the specific amount of the payment was not revealed by Wang Yaocheng himself. He changed it to 1% and then reduced it to 0.75%, which made Chambers feel sad.
Presumably, this thing should be unforgettable.
Wang Yaocheng's smile didn't look like a good person at all. He took a sip of the red wine in his hand and looked deeply into the distance.
Is he thinking about corporate development strategy?
Wrong, he saw several women with hot figures walking over with youthful looks on their faces.