In the office, Pei Qian is trying to make a simple mind map on the computer.
The content of the mind map is very simple, which is all the departments that may generate profits in Tengda so far, as well as some auxiliary and transactional departments.
The relationship between these departments is very complex and different in nature.
Some make more money, some make less money, and some make no money at all;
There are obvious superior-subordinate or linkage relationships between some departments, while the connections between some departments are not so close;
The relationship between profit-making departments and transactional departments also seems to be different.
To put it simply, a mind map is to write various key information in small boxes, and then use various lines to connect these key information and mark the relationship between them.
Pei Qian decided to use different colors and different lines to represent the status of each department and the relationship between departments.
Departments in red boxes represent departments that have made profits.
Departments with blue boxes represent departments that have not yet made a profit and are in relatively optimistic conditions.
The black line represents the relationship between the two departments. For example, Moyu Takeaway is actually providing fitness meals for shared gyms, and for example, ROF installation and headwind logistics are basically in a state of conjoined twins;
The other is a red line, which represents a relationship between the two departments that has not yet occurred but may occur.
Pei Qian's idea is very simple, which is to use this mind map to smooth out his thoughts and predict possible departmental linkages in advance.
But after preliminary sorting, Pei Qian quickly discovered that the situation did not seem optimistic.
Judging from the situation on the picture, everything is red, and only a few departments such as Moyu Takeout, Headwind Logistics, and tpdb website still maintain unprofitable blue.
Moreover, the workload is much greater than I imagined!
The various blue lines are intricate. After combing through them, you will find that the connections between certain departments are far more complicated than you previously imagined.
What's more, there are bugs like Otto Technology, which are related to almost all existing departments...
The dense black lines represent the relationships between various departments that have occurred and cannot be saved. The entire picture has almost turned into a network, with various small words of explanation, which looks very troublesome.
Pei Qian tried to draw red lines between two unrelated departments to predict the possible special relationship between them, but he collapsed after drawing a few lines.
Because it seems that there is the possibility of theoretical linkage between all departments!
Pei Qian could only try to imagine the worst case scenario after the two departments collaborated, and marked it with a red line.
If there are some ambiguous or specious connections, don't mark them because there are already too many lines. Drawing them without filtering them will only disturb your vision.
Pei Qian looked at this diagram of the relationships between various departments that he had spent two hours sorting out. He couldn't help but lean back in his chair and put his hand on his forehead.
"Why did the situation develop like this..."
"It turns out that my company's situation has become so bad without even realizing it?"
"Now I can't even fully understand the intricate relationships among the departments under my command."
If there are only three or five departments, the relationship between them will be very simple and can be straightened out quickly.
But now there are more than a dozen departments. Who knows which two of them will have some inexplicable linkage?
It is impossible for Pei Qian to ask the department head to report all matters to him for decision-making. In that case, Mr. Pei would not be able to have normal rest and entertainment time, and would just deal with these trivial matters every day.
The current situation is that we can only focus on the big ones, let go of the small ones, and keep a close eye on a few key departments.
"If I look at it more optimistically, the situation is actually not bad. I already lost money in the last cycle. I have slowly figured out the trick to losing money, and it should be smoother and smoother in the future."
"Yesterday, the compensation management staff should have entered various departments. They will be summoned next Saturday to conduct a thorough investigation of the situation in all departments."
"Using the intelligence of various departments that the compensation management students have gathered, and then improving this map, we can at least initially complete the understanding and early warning of all departments. Compared with before, the risk can be considered to be well controlled..."
"There is too much content in this picture, so there is no point in rushing. Let's improve it slowly."
Pei Qian carefully saved this picture and backed it up so that he could view it at any time, reflect on it at all times, and prevent possible dangers.
He couldn't help but lament that making losses seemed to be becoming more and more a technical job...
As soon as I turned off the mind map and was about to watch a drama and take a rest, there was a knock on the door outside.
After receiving permission to "come in," Lin Canrong carefully pushed the door open and entered.
Pei Qian was a little surprised.
Why is Chef Lin here?
Lin Canrong is the store manager of Mingyun Private Kitchen. Whether he worked at Moyu Internet Cafe or was later transferred to Mingyun Private Kitchen, he worked conscientiously in his position and had never been to Tenda's headquarters.
When I have something to report to Mr. Pei, I usually make a phone call or wait until Mr. Pei goes to Mingyun Private Kitchen for dinner.
What happened today? You came to the office?
"What's going on at Mingyun Private Kitchen?" Pei Qian couldn't help but look forward to it.
Pei Qian resisted most of the money-making departments reporting to them.
Because most of these departments come to ask Mr. Pei how he spent his money, which is very annoying.
But Mingyun Private Kitchen is different.
Because so far, Mingyun Private Kitchen has no room for improvement!
It is full every day, and the seats have been reserved for next month. Although we are making money every month, there are only so many seats, and the income has long been fixed, without any possibility of improvement.
That's why Pei Qian felt that Store Manager Lin came here because there was some problem at Mingyun Private Kitchen and the profitability was no longer good?
It’s really exciting!
Lin Canrong was a little confused and paused before saying: "Mr. Pei, you seem to have made Moyu takeout independent, encouraged the opening of branches to expand, and also established a special 'food laboratory' to research new meals.
?”
The matter of Moyu Takeout was arranged two weeks ago. Pei Qian considered allowing Moyu Takeout to open more and make more money, so he encouraged Moyu Takeout to expand.
Two weeks have passed and it should already be in full swing.
Lin Canrong had been the person in charge of Moyu Takeout before and was Rui Yuchen's old superior. Naturally, the situation of Moyu Takeout could not be hidden from him.
But... Lin Canrong is now in charge of Mingyun's private kitchen, and what does it mean to come here specifically to deal with fish takeaways?
Pei Qian nodded in confusion: "There is such a thing, so what?"
Lin Canrong's expression seemed to contain some emotions: "Mr. Pei, this is not fair!"
"I know that Moyu Takeout is a very important layout in the group's industry. The temporary losses are to occupy the market, cultivate customers' consumption habits, and for greater profits... I have no idea about the expansion of Moyu Takeout this time.
Opinion. But..."
Lin Canrong paused mid-sentence, and the corners of Pei Qian's mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly.
What is temporary loss? It is for occupying the market, cultivating customers' consumption habits, and for greater profits!
Don't over-interpret it!
Lin Canrong continued: "But Mingyun Private Kitchen is equally important! Why is Moyu Takeout able to open so many branches quickly even though it has been losing money, while Mingyun Private Kitchen has been making profits and seats have always been in short supply, but it has not opened at all.
What are the branch plans?”
"The quality of the Mingfu family banquet is not as good as that of Mingyun Private Kitchen, but it is still making a lot of money. This is enough to show that the consumption needs of high-end diners have not been fully met, and there is still room for profit!"
"Moreover, I think Mingyun Private Kitchen should also establish a gourmet laboratory!"
"Moyu takeout has to think about how to better satisfy the public's tastes, but Mingyun Private Chef also has to think about how to satisfy the tastes of high-end diners!"
"So...I come with two requests this time."
"First, make good use of the brand of 'Unknown Restaurant', and then plan and select a location to open a branch while ensuring quality."
"Second, we will also set up a gourmet laboratory, dedicated to providing better dishes to diners."
Pei Qian remained silent.
Bai was happy.
It turned out that he was proposing a money-making plan to me!
Manager Lin, if you ask like that, then I definitely can’t agree to it...
Your analysis is so right.
Mingfu's family banquet can make money, and Mingyun's private chef has to queue up, which shows that the consumption needs of high-end diners have not been fully met.
But Moyu Takeout can expand because it doesn’t make money!
Mingyun Private Kitchen has already made such a profit, do you want me to open another one and continue to make money?
Stop putting some burden on me, darling!
In fact, Pei Qian is also very distressed. Since Mingyun Private Kitchen became popular, he can only eat at the scheduled time.
You can only eat in the largest private room once a week, and you can only eat in the private room on the 20th once a month.
But Pei Qian would rather wait for a table than open another store to make more money.
Now you actually want to open a branch? You think too much, it’s impossible!
Neither does Food Lab.
Moyu takeout caters to the public's tastes, and the ingredients are relatively affordable. Most people don't pursue fancy dishes. Opening a gourmet laboratory will only make a small improvement.
However, Mingyun Private Kitchen targets high-end diners. If those powerful chefs are allowed to set up a gourmet laboratory and research metaphysical dishes such as "fried air", they will definitely become more famous and out of control.
Got it!
Therefore, Pei Qian was very resistant to these two requirements and could not agree.
Of course, Lin Canrong proposed that Mingyun Private Kitchen also open a gourmet laboratory. This is reasonable. It is not easy to refuse bluntly. He can only find a way to decline politely.
He thought for a moment and said: "The purpose of opening a branch is, do you think Mingyun Private Kitchen has reached its peak now?"
Lin Canrong was stunned for a moment and didn't know how to answer.
Are you saying you've achieved your best?
If you really think so, you are obviously complacent, because this industry can never achieve perfection.
But to say that it has not been done to the extreme?
Lin Canrong feels that the service provided by Mingyun Private Kitchen is already better than that of most high-end restaurants. It cannot be said that there is no room for improvement, but the price-performance ratio is very low.
After repeated consideration, Lin Canrong said: "It's not the ultimate, but opening a branch and a food laboratory can be regarded as a direction to pursue the ultimate, right?"
Pei Qian: "..."
What he said seems to make sense.
No, I can’t be persuaded. If I am persuaded, I will make more money!
Pei Qian coughed twice and said, "You can use the money earned from Mingyun Private Kitchen as you wish, but you cannot open a branch."
"As for the gourmet laboratory... Mingyun Private Kitchen cannot build it with its current size. The chefs have to cook for customers every day, so how can they have extra energy to do research?"
"Your first goal must be to ensure customers' dining experience. In order to study new dishes and affect the chef's energy, reducing the quality of the dishes is to sacrifice the good and the last. Don't aim too high."
"At most, you are allowed to make use of the research results of the Moyu Food Delivery Laboratory."
Pei Qian has now learned a very good way of saying no.
For those questions for which you can think of reasons for rejection, give reasons, even if they are a bit far-fetched;
For those who can't think of a reason, it will be enforced.
Anyway, everyone's level of brainstorming is so high now. Even if Mr. Pei makes an unreasonable request, everyone will think it has a deeper meaning. If they mess up, they will just think that they don't understand it enough.
It can be regarded as an unexpected gain after being misunderstood so many times...
Sure enough, the expression on Lin Canrong's face changed. It seemed that he had a lot to say, but in the end he swallowed it silently and turned it into one sentence: "Okay, Mr. Pei."