Chapter 1187: Tale of Two Cities (middle)

"In August of that year, as part of the international exchange with China, the West Hans Association of Retired Experts SES organized a group of experts to visit Hanyang and serve as voluntary technical consultants. I was one of the first three expert groups. I studied construction machinery, and once served as the director of the production department in an engine manufacturing plant, so my counterpart was designated as Hanyang Diesel Engine Plant.
Before I went, I heard that Hanyang Diesel Engine Factory has a production capacity of 20,000 main engines per year. It is the first factory in China to manufacture walking tractors. I am quite confident in this company. However, when I enter Factory door, when I really started to understand this factory, I must say that my heart was full of disappointment.
My first feeling is that this company is not like a modern manufacturing factory at all but more like a large handicraft workshop. The workshop is full of various tools; the ground is full of metal scraps produced by machining. The waste fluids such as lubricating oil and coolant from the machine tool flowed everywhere, and all the workers turned a blind eye to this. Most of their work clothes were dirty and the expressions on their faces were always numb and indifferent. Parts and assembled finished diesel engines are all piled together disorderly, and it is impossible to distinguish which is good and which is scrap. After asking the workers and picking out what they call "good", I carry it with me. I measured it with a vernier caliper and found that the size difference between parts of the same specification was so big that it surprised me. "
Tan Zhenhua recalled the scene he saw at the Gutian Vehicle Water Tank Factory, and couldn't help but nodded silently. Presumably, this factory was exactly what it looked like before Wilner took over the Hanyang Diesel Engine Factory.
"After seeing this heart-wrenching scene, I couldn't help but say something angry, "If you let me be the factory director, under the current conditions, the product quality can be greatly improved. "Although this is an angry sentence, it is also my true thoughts at the time. Really, Eric. In my opinion, even the parts made by the backward equipment should not have such large errors. This is not equipment. The problem is entirely a human problem, a management problem."
When Werner said this, he took a long breath, as if he was about to spit out the depression that had been held in his chest for a long time. After a long pause, he continued: "The one who accompanied me to the Hanyang Diesel Engine Factory was from Hanyang Foreign Affairs Office. Director Ding, he is a caring person. After hearing my angry words, he actually reported to the leaders of Hanyang City. Soon after, Hanyang City came to talk to me, hoping that I could take over Hanyang Diesel Engine Factory as the factory director. ."
"To be honest, I was surprised at the time. I never thought that this kind of thing would happen. I also had a lot of worries. I am a retired old man, and how can I be a good factory in a remote country like China, where words are not understood? How long? So, I resolutely refused at the beginning. However, the Hanyang City Government tried to communicate with me several times. In the end, their sincerity touched me, so I decided to try."
"So, how did you do it?" Tan Zhenhua asked. He was very curious about how a retired West Hans man managed a Chinese state-owned enterprise. What he saw at the Hanyang Diesel Engine Factory proved everything, Will Na should have left some good management methods. At the very least, he saw that the overall condition of the factory was much better than that of other Gutian factories, and it was more of a heaven and an underground than the Gutian car water tank factory.
"How did I do it?" Wilner chuckled. "As I said earlier, when there is no money to update equipment immediately, the first thing I thought of was to solve people's problems. For this reason, I have formulated a series of policies, such as requiring all workers to go to and from work on time, and turn on and preheat the production equipment 2 hours before the official start of work to ensure the accuracy of processing; for example, the main task I require to go to work is production and application. Try to avoid holding unnecessary meetings, all meetings must be convened after I agree; for example, I require all meetings to be held to resolve problems, discuss issues, and not express opinions that are not related to the subject of the meeting, let alone conduct personal attacks; for example, I require all leaders in leadership positions to work close to the site, not to sit in the office to direct, and to spend 90% of the time in the workshop to solve practical problems; for example, I require the implementation of a floating structure wage system, pay according to work, and personal income It should be tilted to front-line employees, because all products are made by them...wait, wait.
"These are all very good systems. The implementation of these systems is a matter of course and there is no problem at all. From this point of view, Mr. Wilner, your work is indeed fruitful." Tan Zhenhua said, and at the same time he said in his heart. The reason why the old man chose to leave finally became faintly understood.
Sure enough, Werner sighed immediately: "Eric, I heard that you have been studying in the U.S., and you can definitely understand this set of most basic management methods, but this is the mistake I made. I forgot, the system, In the end, it must be executed by people."
Tan Zhenhua shook his head slightly, and had to sigh in his heart.
"In fact, the Hanyang City Government still supports me very much. The mayor at the time even said to me personally, "As long as it is within the scope of China's laws, any reform can be carried out. "At that time, I was very moved. I am grateful to Huaxia for giving me such trust in such an old foreign man, and I am determined not to live up to this trust. But I overlooked one point. In many cases, the pressure from the lower levels is actually even greater."
"First of all, I cannot fire those unqualified employees, or even suspend them." Wilner shook his head and let out a sigh: "Because all employees believe that the company belongs to them, and they are There is no reason for the owners of enterprises to be expelled as owners. Later, I learned that this is indeed part of the corporate culture of Huaxia. They have been instilled with this kind of thinking since they entered this enterprise and started working."
Okay, Tan Zhenhua thinks that the old man’s complaint is too reasonable, because it is too difficult for an old West Hans man to understand...
"Moreover, it is difficult for the new system I promote to gain the understanding and support of the grassroots employees. Even the vast majority of middle-level leaders of enterprises are not on my side. Do you know Eric? Many times, when I visit the workshop, the workers They will pretend to work in strict accordance with the operating procedures, and when I leave, the workers will regain their nature and become independent. They will even arrange for someone to watch at the workshop door and shout as soon as I see me. Enter the village! "I only understood the meaning of this sentence after a long time, and it made me so sad."
Tan Zhenhua also thinks it’s a bit too much. To call a retired West Hans old man who has traveled far and wide to China for support and only takes 300 RMB pocket money from the factory every month, it is indeed a bit unkind, although 300 per month. The income of RMB yuan was definitely regarded as the high salary level of high school in China at that time, and ordinary people simply couldn't match it, but you have to consider the comparison environment, right?
Seeing Werner turned on the infinite Tucao mode, Tan Zhenhua couldn't help but feel secretly happy. It seems that the old man has a strong chat today!