“This management system is top-down,” Wang Shouren explained. “First, we organize the situation of each workstation in the factory. We make a summary, just like in my report. Then we make adjustments to the work, identifying which workstations need to be added and which are redundant. This is what a chief engineer should do.”
"This is a restructuring for the chief engineer. I think you understand, right?"
"What you've said makes things much clearer. A lot of the work was indeed unnecessary." Wu Hongda nodded. As a chief engineer, he understood the situation much better. It wasn't about favoritism in this era, but rather that the planning itself had significant problems from the outset, and it had nothing to do with favoritism. Changes could be made if needed.
"After planning, the situation on the entire production line became clearer. Some unnecessary positions were eliminated, and more staff were added to some busy positions. Overall, you should be able to calculate how much improvement can be achieved from this point alone."
Wu Hongda briefly considered it in his mind. If he followed Wang Shouren's suggestion, increasing the figure by 30% or 40% would be considered conservative.
"So, you've covered the top, but what about the bottom?" At this moment, Wu Hongda had completely transformed into someone who was humbly seeking advice.
"Next" refers to the changes made to the work.
“There are many things related to ‘downward’ work, and so-called cleaning and sanitation are also related to this downward work.” Wang Shouren patiently explained again: “The so-called ‘downward’ work refers to an individual’s work. For example, what tools are mainly used in the work at this station? For example, what is a complete set of tools needed by a fitter? How often are they used each day? When they are needed, will it take time to find the tools?”
"Placing tools in easily accessible locations and making it a habit to put them back in their place after use can significantly improve efficiency. This efficiency improvement is holistic. Adjustments need to be made based on the specific conditions of each workstation, which requires the workshop director to study."
Wang Shouren naturally couldn't help them with their research; in fact, he only spent a few days on this trip.
If we really let him come, it would probably be several months of research. He's not that free, and the ministry can't just let him stay here for several months.
"The subsequent cleaning and sanitation are equally important, as they also play a significant role in safety."
Wang Shouren clearly explained all aspects of the management system. If the five points mentioned earlier were the general principles, then these specific points are the detailed guidelines.
Wu Hongda left in a hurry.
Wang Shouren knew that he had most likely completed his mission. For the next two days, he didn't concern himself with anything and just stayed in his room reading.
In fact, this is exactly what a normal cadre should do when he/she is reassigned.
Any questions about the factory can be resolved once they're answered. As for why the factory sent a half-baked technician who only attended a few days of training and learned nothing about cleaning, he's a different story. If Li Weiguo were in charge, he could offer his opinions on how to rectify and reorganize the factory, but Wang Shouren has neither the qualifications nor the obligation. Having resolved his own issues and increased the factory's production capacity, his task is considered complete.
A few days.
Factory Director Chang personally led a group to express their gratitude.
They were all laughing and joking, not mentioning anything else, just endlessly thanking each other, saying that Wang Shouren had saved their factory director, basically acting like he was their benefactor and they could have anything they wanted. Finally, Wang Shouren received an envelope, and after a few more laughs, the matter was considered closed.
The meaning is clear: when you get back, don't say things you shouldn't say.
Wang Shouren, beaming with delight, slung a bag over his shoulder, mounted his old bicycle, and amidst the admiring voices of the crowd, became the most stylish man on the street.
As soon as we arrived at the entrance of the alley, we saw the Third Uncle looking around at the door.
"Hey, Uncle, which girl are you hoping for? Look how long you're craning your neck." Wang Shouren couldn't help but tease the old man when he saw him like this.
"Hey kid, don't bother the old man all the time. I need to talk to you."
"What is it?" Wang Shouren asked.
"It's about that one. Yan Jiecheng's marriage has been finalized, right? I'm short on tickets. Do you have any? I'll trade with you."
"Tickets?" Wang Shouren looked up at the sky in surprise.
"Hey, hey, what are you looking at?"
"Let me see if the sun is rising in the west. What? Did Yan Jiecheng save your life today?"
"Hey, you have a sharp tongue," the third uncle said irritably. "Jie Cheng told me yesterday that he was planning to have a nice meal with them. I agreed."
“He doesn’t have a fever.” Wang Shouren reached out, intending to touch the Third Uncle’s forehead.
"Go away, go away." The third uncle slapped Wang Shouren's hand away and then said seriously, "What you told me before makes sense. Sometimes, when life is good, you can't be too concerned about things, or you'll easily lose people's hearts."
"Not bad, Uncle San, you've improved." Wang Shouren gave a thumbs up. "So, what kind of ticket do you want? How about it? Do you need me to get you an old Mo ticket?"
"You have tickets from there too?"
“There really is one,” Wang Shouren said cheerfully.
"Lao Mo" is short for Moscow Restaurant, built in 1954. In Beijing, it's a unique establishment, a place where the children of high-ranking officials from the compound love to show off. This time, coincidentally, Director Chang gave him a ticket for two people, and he was thinking of taking Qin Jingru to try it. If his third uncle wanted it, he could have it too.
"Alright, don't give it to me." The third uncle waved his hand: "I advise you not to go either. That place is not for us ordinary folks. You can eat there, but don't get yourself into trouble."
Upon hearing this, Wang Shouren immediately became alert: "What? There's something wrong with that?"
"There's no problem, it's just about going out for a meal, nothing else, you know. I just need some meat coupons so I can have a good meal with them." The third uncle rubbed his hands together, looking a little embarrassed.
"Well, this is the first time you've traded hostages with me."
The Third Uncle's family was very frugal. Even though they had meat coupons, they mostly exchanged them for grain. Wang Shouren, on the other hand, regularly traded with the Third Uncle.
"Okay, I'll go back inside and get your things."
"No, consider this my congratulatory gift to Jie Cheng."
"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony with you. What's the matter?" The third uncle was not polite either. In a sense, the old man had his bottom line, but he and Wang Shouren seemed to have become close friends despite their age difference.
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