Chapter 33 Assembly Line
Tian Xin looked at everyone and explained, "If we do this, it's not only inefficient but also prone to errors. No matter how fast we work, we can't keep up with the assembly line."
"Assembly line operation, what does that mean?"
"Assembly line operation means breaking down everyone's work into smaller pieces and assigning tasks to each person. Each person only does one step and then passes it on to the next person. All the steps are arranged into a line and completed through division of labor and cooperation. This is called an assembly line!"
"I don't understand, please explain it more clearly!"
"Let's put it this way. Now that we're making the packaging, the boxes are already made. We just fold them and put the dried persimmons in them, right?"
"Yes, that's right!"
"Now, let's have some people fold this box. The rest of you, help me put these tables in a line."
Tian Xin stood up as she spoke and asked everyone to move the tables.
These tables are equipped for loading goods, and are now placed in the corner. It seems that everyone is thinking of packing them after all the boxes are folded. So they have not been used yet.
"Okay, now I want to ask who can fold boxes the fastest. Come over here!"
"How many people do you need?"
Tian Xin took a quick look and saw that there were about forty or fifty people in the factory.
“About 20!”
Twenty people gradually stood where Tian Xin pointed.
"Next, four of you will be responsible for bagging. Stand here! Who's going?"
"I'll do it, I'll do it!" Four aunties stood up!
Tian Xin glanced at the women and said, "Ladies, you are the first checkpoint. You must check carefully before bagging. There must be no rotten, broken, or dirty ones! This is related to product quality! You must check carefully!"
"No problem, don't worry!"
"Okay, the second step is to put the dried persimmons into small packaging boxes. This requires two people."
"I'll do it, I'll do it!" Two more aunts stood next to Tian Xin.
"Okay, next, put the small packaging boxes into the big box! This will take two people."
Two more people stood over.
“Finally, we need someone to pack the large boxes into boxes and seal them!
Our group consists of 10 people, and we'll have another group of 10. The 20 people who were folding the boxes just now will also be divided into two groups, with 10 people responsible for each line, and both lines will work simultaneously."
"Xinxin, then we all have to work together. What if someone has something to do at home and can't come?" Aunt Zhang asked her.
"If there's something going on, tell us in advance and have one person from the nearby group come out to take over. If the person in charge of packing the boxes has something going on, have some people from the folding group come out to take over!"
"Then how do you calculate the money? Don't be offended by my directness!"
"It's piecework, calculated by the piece. I'll discuss the details with the village and let everyone know after calculating the costs. But don't worry, the purpose of establishing this company is to increase everyone's income. Whether it's me or the village committee, we won't deduct a penny from you. As long as everyone works together, we will definitely be able to support ourselves!"
"Okay, well said, we will definitely believe you!" Everyone applauded!
"Okay, then let's work according to this model!"
After Tian Xin gave the instructions, she arranged for everyone to start working according to this procedure.
"Hey, you know what, this does seem to be faster!" Everyone chatted as they did it.
"That's for sure. If one person does several things, he will be distracted and slow down. The assembly line is to make the next person feel a sense of urgency. If he works slowly and can't keep up, the progress of the next process will be delayed." Tian Xin explained patiently to everyone.
"Oh, Xinxin, you really know a lot! We farmers only use brute force when doing farm work, and never think about speed. Your idea is great!"
"It's not that my method is good. This was introduced from overseas production lines in recent years. Many factories have already implemented this working model. I'm just learning and applying it now. It's nothing special!"
"That's what you learned, and you have to be a college student! You have a quick mind and a methodical approach!"
"Yes, that's right!"
Here we go again. When will it stop being like this? It’s so embarrassing!
Run!
"Well, everyone, get busy first. I'm going back to eat something. I just came back and haven't gone home yet!"
After saying hello to everyone, Tian Xin disappeared in a flash.
Let’s go see Uncle Tian and Aunt Tian! I kind of miss Aunt Tian’s cooking.
"Uncle, aunt, I'm here!"
As soon as Tian Xin entered the yard, she called out loudly.
Aunt Tian came out of the house and saw Tian Xin running towards her and gave her a bear hug.
"You kid, you walk so hurriedly!"
"Aunt, this is the honey I bought for you, and Uncle Tian's favorite beef." Tian Xin raised the gift in her hand.
"Come on, take whatever you want. You're just wasting money!" Aunt Tian took the gift and kept nagging Tian Xin.
“It must have been quite tiring this time!”
As soon as she entered the house, Tian Fushun stood up to greet her.
"Please sit down, Uncle Tian." Tian Xin hurriedly pulled a chair and sat next to Tian Fushun.
There was a stove in the room and it was very warm. Tian Fushun took a cup and made a cup of tea for Tian Xin.
"Fortunately, I have a classmate in the ancient city who helped me a lot."
"Then we should thank them." Tian Fushun said, handing Tian Xin an apple.
"Yeah, I know."
"Xinxin, don't leave. Auntie is making noodles today. You can stay and eat." Aunt Tian shouted in the kitchen.
"Oh, okay!" Tian Xin also answered in a hoarse voice.
Xianluo, I’ve been thinking about this for a long time!
"Xinxin, your persimmon cake idea is great! I heard that half of the people sold persimmon cakes this year, which gave them an extra income. Before, these persimmons were worthless when left in the fields, so no one wanted them. Now everyone is vying for them. A few days ago, someone even had a fight over a persimmon tree."
"I know, Aunt Li and Grandpa Liu. They all want to make more money." Tian Xin sighed.
"I just went there and they even gave me a red drape."
"That's great! It means everyone is grateful to you! Wearing red is a very important ceremony here. It seems the disciple is better than the master! Uncle is old, and you have surpassed him!"
Tian Fushun laughed, his face full of uncontrollable joy.
"Uncle Tian, you can't say that. I'll be proud!"
"You have always been your uncle's pride."
Aunt Tian was holding two large bowls at the door and shouting, "Quick, lift the curtain! He can't get in!"
Tian Xin ran over quickly.
"Come, eat noodles and try your aunt's cooking. You seldom eat at your aunt's house, so you must eat more today." Aunt Tian said as she prepared the meal.
Very little?
I've been eating it all my life!
This bowl of noodles tastes like mom’s!
"Okay, I'll definitely eat more!"
Tian Xin's eyes almost turned red, and she tried hard to hold back her tears.
"Come, try this dish, made by my aunt."
Aunt Tian picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it into Tian Xin's bowl.
"You've never eaten this before. I just learned how to make it. Ruirui has never eaten it before."
“This is pickles.”
"How do you know?" Aunt Tian was very surprised. She had only cooked this dish a few times, and Tian Xin had probably never eaten it before.
"Uh... I... I saw everyone else calling it that in the ancient city. Pickled vegetables have been around for a long time, but they're different from what you made. This one is delicious, I like it."
I almost let it slip!
Tian Xin quickly took two bites of the food.
"Hey kid, eat slowly! If you don't like it, take some back for your mother to try."
Aunt Tian was very considerate and refilled Tian Xin's cup of tea.
"Thank you, Auntie. I'll be polite then! Hehe..."
"Aunt, where is Ruirui?"
"Oh, she went to the county town. Maybe you didn't know this yet? Ruirui is getting married! She needs to buy a lot of things during this period. She went to buy them. Let her pick out what she likes!"
Yes! Pick the one you like.
In the previous life, she told herself the same thing.
"Congratulations, uncle and aunt."
"Oh! What's there to congratulate? Marrying a girl is not the same as marrying a wife. Our family will be one less person. When she gets married in the future, your uncle and I will have no daughter by our side!"
Aunt Tian said with a smile.
"What's there to be afraid of? I'm here. Ruirui is getting married, and I'll be your daughter!"
"Really? If you say that, then Auntie must be serious!"
"It's true, it's truer than real gold. Don't worry, I won't get married, and I will definitely be able to honor you and my mother!"
Tian Xin spoke as she ate her rice, and Aunt Tian looked at her with a loving expression.
"What nonsense are you talking about? How can you not get married? Our Xinxin is going to find a good son-in-law who is one in a million. When the time comes, uncle and aunt will also prepare a dowry for you. We will definitely marry off with great fanfare!"
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