"The second option has not changed much, but we put the center of the product on the sound quality and have a better motherboard movement. Everything else remains unchanged, and the cost is relatively high, around 450 yuan."
After hearing this, Ye Chen rejected it directly: "This won't work. The basic cost is four hundred yuan. If you earn a little more, the price will go directly to five hundred yuan. This price is basically close to that of Dayinke, Colorful and Skyworth."
product.”
"These three companies have already established their reputations in the market. Ours is a little-known brand. Customers, even fools, know how to choose."
"Let's talk about the third option."
After Xu Zhiyuan listened, he picked up the third drawing and continued: "The cost of the third option is the same as the first option, but the shell is reduced and cheaper plastic is used, and the buttons are also made of plastic, which feels very bad.
But it’s cheap, and the interior is the same as the second option.”
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Ye Chen shook his head, "Our products haven't gained a reputation yet, so we must first attract others' attention in appearance."
Seeing that all three plans were rejected, Xu Zhiyuan asked anxiously: "Mr. Ye, what should we do?
Judging from the technology we have now, we actually don’t have many choices.”
Ye Chen walked to the window silently, thought for a while, then turned around and said: "The appearance can be made according to the first plan, and it should be as beautiful as possible. The main customers of the Walkman are young people, and the appearance is very important."
"As for the internal structure, everything must give way to stability. You can use a higher-end belt, and the sound quality is about the same. You can add some small functions appropriately, such as rewinding one song after another. I remember the Walkmans on the market now.
Most of them can only automatically rewind after the playback is finished."
"The manufacturing cost should be controlled at around 100 yuan, and the overall cost should not exceed 200 yuan. In this case, we can still make a profit while maintaining price competitiveness."
Xu Zhiyuan nodded after hearing this: "Okay, I will redesign the plan overnight and take out the prototype as soon as possible."
Ye Chen patted him on the shoulder and said, "We don't have much time, and there are huge expenses every day in the factory."
"Mr. Ye, this is what we should do. Don't worry, we will make a prototype within tomorrow!"
Xu Zhiyuan said firmly.
Several major engineers around him are also full of confidence.
"Mr. Ye, don't worry, even if we don't go home these days, we still have to work overtime to make things!"
"Yes, Mr. Ye, I have already told my family that we will never go home until the product officially enters production!"
Hearing this, Ye Chen suddenly felt warm in his heart.
In the next few days, Ye Chen continued to polish the product with the R&D department. The prototype was modified again and again, and finally the plan was finalized on the sixth day.
There are no changes to the product for the elderly, it is just bright red, larger in size, but also loud in volume.
Ye Chen did not put his hope in this product because the profit was not high.
The Walkman aimed at young people is much smaller, about the size of a palm, and comes in three colors: white, blue and pink. It is bright and the buttons have a metallic luster. Just looking at the appearance, it looks a bit real.
They are no worse than those from big manufacturers.
After finalizing the plan, Ye Chen gave the people in the R&D department a day's stay, and he himself returned home and had a good rest for a long time.
In the evening, Ye Chen was having dinner at home. Liu Lingya specially made leek and egg dumplings, which were very appetizing. At this time, Jia Hui suddenly called.
"Hello?
Mr. Ye, what should we do with Mr. Liu?"
"What is Mr. Liu?"
"Liu Xiao! I came to see you from Shenzhen. You haven't been in the office these days and I can't find anyone."
Ye Chen was stunned for a moment and immediately slapped his forehead.
How could you forget this?
I have been so busy these past few days that I almost forgot about it.
Ye Chen hurriedly asked: "Then how did you deal with it?"
"I heard that he is the person you want, so I arranged him to stay in the hotel. It is the best hotel. The company paid for it. Don't worry. I didn't neglect it. I even gave him gifts every now and then. I know he used to work for Skyworth.
High-level.”
"That's good, that's good!"
Ye Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
If the person you finally deceived is offended by your negligence, you will be in trouble.
"So what should we do?
I told him that you were on a business trip, and people asked you every day if you were back."
Jia Hui said with some dissatisfaction.
"You should arrange for him to join the company immediately, as the general manager. In addition, he should also serve as the director of the marketing department. Ask him to come to the office and wait for me after completing the entry procedures. I will see him when I come to work in the afternoon."
Ye Chen hung up the phone, took a few bites of food in a hurry, and rushed towards the office.
Fortunately, the office is not far away and can be reached in a few minutes.
An hour later, there was a knock on the door of the chairman's office.
"Come in!"
Liu Xiao opened the door: "Mr. Ye, it's me."
"Ouch, big brother! I'm sorry, I've been on a business trip these two days. When I came back, I heard that you were here. I didn't even eat anything before I came to see you!"
Ye Chen stood up and said with a smile on his face.
"Mr. Ye, don't lie to me, I can smell the smell of leeks in your mouth..." Liu Xiao said lightly, with a somewhat dissatisfied tone.
He was almost going crazy waiting for news in the hotel, and almost went back to Shenzhen with just a train ticket.
"Mr. Ye, actually if you think I'm not suitable, you can just let me go. Why do you keep me in the hotel?"
"This..." Ye Chen was a little embarrassed, but he was too embarrassed to say anything. After all, he had indeed left the person out in the cold.
"Don't be angry! I really don't want you, what's our relationship?
I said it well in Shenzhen, am I the kind of person who changes my mind at will?"
Ye Chen consoled him, "Didn't I just arrange the position of general manager for you? Do your best!"
"Also, do you have any suggestions for the factory recently?"
Ye Chen changed the topic and asked.
Liu Xiao stopped mentioning what happened just now. After all, he took the position of general manager as soon as he arrived, which was indeed a great honor. His complaints just now were just to vent his emotions.
"Mr. Ye, I have a general understanding. I think our plan is actually very good. However, when Mr. Jia talked with me just now, I found a problem. Our parts suppliers don't seem to be stable."
"What's the meaning?"
Ye Chen was alert.
"It's like this. Think of some plastic casings. There are many factories that can replace them. This is not important. But for important spare parts such as belts, movements, copper wires, etc., there are actually not many factories that can replace them."
"If we want to ensure the stable quality of the final product, we must do a good job in quality control, and parts suppliers are very important. Some substandard factories produce a lot of defective products, which will affect the final quality of our products."
"There are only a few domestic factories, basically just a few. If these factories join forces to raise prices, we will be very passive."
After Liu Xiao finished speaking, Ye Chen fell into silence.
It's not that he hasn't thought about this problem. It is indeed a landmine. It's just that time is limited now and there is no time to deal with this matter. He thinks that the mine will not explode so quickly.