Unfortunately, all the comments were unconstructive. Zheng Dandan watched them eagerly rush to speak, frowning and interrupting, "That's enough. I don't want any opinions that are just for show. Think it over before you speak!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the noisy office fell silent.

The management leader looked at Zheng Dandan's harsh expression and lowered his head in dejection again.

Zheng Dandan was quite disappointed and didn't bother to pay any more attention to them. She looked at the purchasing director and said, "Your suggestion is feasible. You can boldly try it. Be sure to mobilize the workers' enthusiasm. If worker benefits don't motivate them, use bonuses. Scoring and evaluation, and establish a complete system. I want to see a different shoe factory!"

"Yes, Director Zheng!" the purchasing director responded loudly.

Seeing this, Zheng Dandan nodded with satisfaction, then turned her gaze to the union secretary.

"The workers have limited education, so when you're working with them, you need to be careful with your methods. Try to avoid preaching to them, as they might not be happy to hear it. Tell them directly that slacking off will harm them. You can expect reduced benefits, lower wages, and even factory bankruptcy, which could lead to layoffs. Make this clear to them."

The union official listened carefully, secretly memorizing every word Zheng Dandan said. He was a little puzzled, "We've been state-owned for so long, how could workers be unemployed?"

"Why not?" Zheng Dandan smiled and asked the union official, "The workers are slacking off, production isn't keeping up, the factory isn't performing well, and it's losing money every year. So, is there any need for this factory to even exist? Now I'm the one taking on the responsibility of covering the losses. If I don't, will the government have to cover the costs every year?"

The union official was very surprised to hear this. He subconsciously wanted to refute, but when he opened his mouth, he couldn't utter a word.

Zheng Dandan is right. The factory is losing money year after year. Who will bear the losses? Even the government can't continue to subsidize it. How can a factory that can't continue to operate pay its workers?

"I understand. Thank you, Director Zheng." The union secretary sincerely thanked Zheng Dandan.

Zheng Dandan returned a faint smile, then looked at the deputy director of the production department, "You've done a great job in eliminating workplace bullying."

She first praised the deputy director of the production department.

"It's all my responsibility." The deputy director of the production department answered cautiously and with a very careful attitude, not at all complacent because of Zheng Dandan's praise.

——He still remembered Zheng Dandan’s scolding just now.

"Keep it up." Zheng Dandan nodded slightly, then changed the subject. "But as the deputy director of the production department, you have to do more than just eliminate workplace bullying in the factory. Let me ask you, what is our factory's current predicament?"

"There is not enough supply and we can't sell the products." The deputy director of the production department blurted out. He knew it very well.

"What's the reason for the shortage of goods?" Zheng Dandan continued to ask.

"The workers work slowly. They say that slow work produces fine work, but in fact they are just slacking off. They can only make a few pairs of shoes a day." The deputy director of the production department replied.

"Did you hear the purchasing director's suggestion just now?"

"I heard it."

"Do you think it's useful?" Zheng Dandan asked.

The deputy director of the production department nodded honestly. He had been in contact with the workers every day during this period, so he had a certain understanding of them.

Using benefits to lure people will definitely work.

"Okay, you will work with the purchasing director to implement this new method. Develop a detailed system. Points will be deducted for violations and awarded for meritorious service. Points will be awarded for achieving targets, and points will be deducted for failing to achieve them. Finally, your evaluation form will determine the disbursement of worker benefits and even bonuses."

"Yes." The deputy director of the production department responded.

"This is a factory, not a market. I hope that when I come back next time, I won't see the workers chatting and gossiping about their daily lives, making a lot of noise!"

"Yes, I promise it won't happen again!" promised the deputy director of the production department.

Zheng Dandan finally calmed down a bit when she saw the Deputy Director of Production actively cooperating. She then asked the next question, "Our products are not selling well. Do you know why?"

The deputy director of the production department nodded and looked at Zheng Dandan. "Because we are a factory in town, the factories in the city look down on us and generally choose to only buy from factories in the city. Transportation is also convenient. The supply and marketing cooperatives in town also want shoes from big cities and look down on us."

As he spoke, his tone sounded a little aggrieved.

He had come here with great ambitions, wanting to make a career, but within a short period of time, he suffered setbacks one after another, and finally became discouraged.

"You're wrong." Zheng Dandan shook her head and looked at the deputy director of the production department. "Perhaps what you're talking about is a factor, but I can tell you that it's just one of the most insignificant ones. The fundamental reason why our products can't be sold is that we lack core competitiveness."

"Director Zheng, the quality of our shoes is no worse than those in big cities!" Someone from the group of people pretending to be quails finally spoke up.

"But it's not better than big cities, right?" Zheng Dandan looked at the person who spoke with a calm tone.

"Yes." The man replied nervously.

"So, this is what I mean by core competitiveness. Our advantages may not match theirs, but in other aspects, they are better than us. For example, the goods in the city sound high-end and classy. The factory is large and stable. The deputy director of the production department also said just now that transportation is convenient and cheap." Zheng Dandan analyzed with him.

"Then what should we do?" After hearing this, the man felt that the shoe factory had no future and looked at Zheng Dandan for help.

"It's simple. We need to excel where others are mediocre. For example, we can sacrifice some quality, reduce costs, and make prices lower."

"Director Zheng, we can't do this. Isn't this cheating the people?" The deputy director of the production department refused. At this time, their concept was to do everything well.

"Who said I was trying to rip them off? Let me give you an example. A pair of shoes costs five dollars and lasts for ten years. Our shoes cost one dollar and last for two years. Five pairs of shoes cost five dollars and last for ten years. The price is the same, and the wear life is the same. But our shoes can be replaced every two years. Would you rather wear a pair of shoes for ten years, or have a new pair every two years?"

"Of course, I have new shoes every two years!" He was the most excited.

"That's right, most people choose to get new shoes every two years. You get what you pay for. If we clearly explain the quality of our shoes and customers are willing to buy them, we're not cheating them." Zheng Dandan continued, then paused. "Besides, as long as people take good care of their shoes, the lifespan of shoes doesn't have to be just two years."

Zheng Dandan was talking non-stop here, completely unaware that at this moment, someone rushed to the stalls of her three brothers and smashed them!