Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 938 Someone's causing trouble?

"Our opinion is that management also needs to be changed, and the changes should be made in advance. I am currently writing the relevant report. Since you are here today and we have come up with this topic again, I will just mention it."

After the changes, since procurement is now centrally managed by the head office, we no longer need to focus on it or exclude any departments that might be split off. So, we only need to keep one manager, one deputy manager, one human resources department, one general office, plus the apparel and footwear department and the department store department, which is about enough. The import department, warehousing and transportation departments are no longer necessary.

Warehouse and transportation personnel can go to the warehouse; the company must build a large warehouse, that's for sure. That renders the original import department pointless. Minister Zhang is a veteran in business, with considerable experience and ability. I'm thinking of recommending him to be in charge of the free market or supermarket division. Of course, the specifics are ultimately up to you.

Xiao Wei said, "Let him hand me some materials, I'll take a look, and then we'll talk about it sometime. I'm sure I can trust and use people like you, and I need to learn from you."

Let me put it this way: shopping malls, including yours, free markets, supermarkets, and convenience stores, all of these need constant adjustments. Organizational structures and systems will be adjusted. No one can learn from us; we can only figure it out ourselves. Your experience and knowledge are extremely important.

Many things are now concentrated in one place because we are still small, and concentrating them can save some resources and costs. But in the future, as we develop and grow in scale, we will have to let go of some details such as procurement, planning, promotion and management.

I've been thinking about this issue for the past few days—how to manage it, how to organize it. We don't need much; in three years, our scale will be enough to support all of them becoming independently accounted subsidiaries, with tens of thousands of employees. It's not realistic to concentrate them at headquarters anymore.

So you don't need to worry about who won't have a position or which department will be laid off. As long as someone is capable and loyal to the company, we will utilize them. Departments will also become increasingly standardized and comprehensive, including in terms of benefits and compensation.

Manager Zhang smiled and said, "No, I won't worry about that."

Xiao Wei said, "You all have experience managing a sales network in a region or a city. Although the times are different, I feel that the situation is similar. Therefore, the responsibilities you will bear in the future will not be light. You can tell them this from the bottom of your hearts."

I'm young and inexperienced, so I'm too lazy to bother with all that fluff. Let's get down to business. If it works, we'll promote; if not, we'll step down. It's the same with us. Just say what you mean, don't overthink it. As long as you're doing it for the company's good, I'll accept it.

Manager Zhang said, "I believe you. In that case, we should assign suitable managers to these departments. People like Lao Liu, Lao Chen, and the department heads under me, without being immodest, all have the ability to handle things independently."

Xiao Wei said, "For now, the supermarkets and convenience stores will be under your jurisdiction. You'll be in charge of management; just let me know. As for the Liberty Market, I originally had someone in mind, but he really doesn't understand business. So, let's put him under your jurisdiction as well. You can manage it, and we'll talk about it when it gets bigger. Right now, you need to get these businesses under control and prepare for going out into the world."

Manager Zhang said, "The warehouse is manageable for now, but once it's rolled out, it'll be all for nothing if the warehouse and transportation can't keep up. We have to be proactive in this regard; we can't rely on purchasing and manufacturers."

Xiao Wei nodded and said, "Okay, I'll take care of it right away. You don't need to worry about this or anything. I promise I won't delay things here."

Manager Zhang said, "Then that's all. I'll think about it some more and submit the report to you. Once you sign it, I'll start working on it."

Xiao Wei nodded and was about to speak when the phone rang. He gestured to Manager Zhang to answer the call.

"Feed?"

"Hey Xiaowei, this is Hao Dawei. There are some troublemakers here, what should we do?"

Xiao Wei was taken aback for a moment: "Who is it?"

Hao Dawei said, "They say they're from the Construction Department, and they've been arguing here for ages."

Xiao Wei said, "Okay, I'll be right there. You keep things under control."

After hanging up the phone, Xiaowei stood up and said, "Then I'll be going. You can focus on your work here. By the way, does anyone here want the house near Bayi Park? Get an insider price, make your request quickly."

Manager Zhang said, "Most of our colleagues here, including those from the supply and marketing system, live in housing, while some live in commercial housing. Of course, it's good if you have your own. Let me ask around."

Xiao Wei said, "I need to sell my house as soon as possible. It's already on the market. You should do your best to compile the statistics quickly." He then turned and left Manager Zhang's office, got out of his car, and drove towards Bayi Park.

Actually, at this time, welfare housing in Northeast China had already begun to be privatized. Based on seniority, workers would pay a certain amount of money, and the factory would process the property ownership certificate for the workers. The amount was not much; for older workers, it was usually only a few thousand yuan, or three or four thousand yuan.

Moreover, there are more and more private house sales. The residential areas of factories, mines and enterprises that were once clearly separated have become chaotic and no one cares. As long as you pay money to live there, you will get a certificate. If you are from the same unit, it will be counted as your seniority. If you are not from the same unit, you will pay according to the actual amount. It is not high, only a few thousand yuan.

This is a happy era where everyone has a place to live. The actual cost of buying a house is equivalent to three to five years' income for an average family, which is affordable for everyone.

When they arrived at the construction site, there weren't many people at the first scene. Xiao Wei continued driving, and a group of people had gathered around the carports between the two buildings in the middle to watch the commotion. Xiao Wei parked and locked his car and walked over.

"This is public housing. What right do you have to sell it? Who gave you that authority?" a man shouted.

Xiao Wei pushed his way through the crowd and squeezed in.

Besides the staff, Hao Dawei was also in the shed. A few people were sitting on one side, and the man who was talking was standing near the door, with a woman next to him who was probably his wife. He looked smug.

Hao Dawei said, "Have you stopped arguing here for over half an hour? Aren't you tired? If you want to buy a house, then pay up. If you don't have the money, then get out of here, okay? If you feel that this is a public house and can't be sold, then go find the government, go find the city or the province. Don't bother us here."

The man said, "Where am I looking? This is a company-subsidized housing unit. Do you understand what a company-subsidized housing unit is? I work for the company, so I have a share in this house. It's perfectly reasonable for me to pay the company price. What right do you have to sell it at a higher price?"

Xiao Wei walked in and asked, "Who are you? Show me your work ID."

The man turned to look at Xiao Wei: "Who are you?"

Xiao Wei took out his work ID and flashed it in front of him: "Work ID."

(End of this chapter)