Siheyuan: Craftsmen of a Great Country

Chapter 20 Establishment of training pilot group
  “I discovered for the first time that production can be so wonderful.”

"Did you notice that during the operation, he didn't make any unnecessary movements, and his hands always followed the shortest route."

"I simulated it in my mind and found that his method was much simpler and more effective than mine."

"If we follow his method, the efficiency can be increased by at least 20%."

"I think if you really have to strictly follow his method, a 30% improvement is not a big problem."

"It would be great if my master taught me this technique. I've been living like a dog these years."

"My method has become a fixed method. I don't know if it's too late to adjust it now."

Everyone was talking a lot, and their hearts were filled with excitement.

Yang Weimin already knew the answer after seeing everyone's performance.

When Jiang Chen finished his operation, he took the lead in applauding.

A group of workers also applauded, causing other workers in the workshop to look askance.

After the applause ended, Yang Weimin said: "What do you think?"

Wang Andao: "Although the movements are smooth, the operation is precise, and the connection is flawless, judging from my experience, the productivity is increased by 30%."

"It's really conservative. Our factory has really found a treasure."

Yang Weimin was angry: "Even if you don't know how to use it, don't use it. I thought I was mistaken."

Others chimed in with suggestions.

To sum up, it’s hard to say 30%. It may be higher or close to it, but it is certain that it can increase production capacity.

Yang Weimin nodded excitedly: "Sure, I understand. It's almost time, let's go eat."

Wang Andao: "Director, tell Comrade Xiao Jiang if you can teach us this technology?"

Yang Weimin waved his hand: "You are so impatient, this is what we are talking about."

"I'll tell you guys if I'm sure."

After a few people left, Yang Weimin said: "Xiao Jiang, let's go to dinner together. Let's chat while eating. I'll treat you to this meal."

Jiang Chen was not polite: "Okay!"

When we arrived at the canteen, Yang Weimin said: "We didn't prepare in advance today, and the canteen didn't open. We ordered food outside and went to the canteen to eat."

Jiang Chen didn't care: "The factory director just arranges it."

Yang Weimin reached out and called He Yuzhu: "Let's talk about something. It's not convenient outside. You can send us some food to the canteen. There are three of us, so we can match it better."

He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment when he saw Jiang Chen. This guy had only been here a few days, so how could he already have dinner with the factory director's representative?

But he quickly reacted: "Director, you didn't even notify us in advance, the canteen didn't even open."

"There are some ingredients left in it. I will fry you a meat dish right away and eat it with the vegetables outside. Do you think so?"

On weekdays, the factory director eats in a restaurant outside, so he doesn't have to worry about it.

The canteen was not open today, and the director wanted to eat there, so he naturally had to ask.

Tao Yuan said: "If it is leftover, then it will be done."

In fact, He Yuzhu knows whether there are any leftovers, but he just wants to say so.

The three of them entered the small canteen, and He Yuzhu quickly brought the food in: "You guys eat slowly, it will be ready soon."

Yang Weimin stood up and dug out a bottle of wine from a hidden box: "I finally see hope of moving away from the mountain that is pressing on me. I'm so happy today, let's drink some."

Jiang Chen said nothing and looked at Tao Yuan.

Tao Yuan sighed: "Old Yang, it's not easy for you either. I won't spoil your fun, so just drink some, but don't drink too much."

Jiang Chen nodded: "Listen to the arrangements of the two leaders." Pour the wine and the three of them took a sip together.

Yang Weimin asked: "Come and eat some food, let's chat while we eat."

"Xiao Jiang, when can your training start?"

Tao Yuan smiled and said: "You, you, you said that others are anxious, but I think you are the most anxious."

Yang Weimin said: "Can I not be in a hurry? Thousands of people have come in, but the output has not been improved. The machine tools that were finally obtained are used as decorations in the warehouse."

"If this continues, let alone a benchmark company, we will be blacklisted by the Ministry of Industry."

Tao Yuan said: "There's nothing we can do about it. Factories across the country are like this. The Ministry of Industry understands."

Yang Weimin said: "There is a way now, so don't hurry up."

Jiang Chen took a bite of the food and said, "As long as the preparations are done, we can start right away."

Yang Weimin once again demonstrated his resolute and action-oriented style: "What preparations do you need, Lao Tao and I will personally cooperate with you."

Jiang Chen said: "Let's call the training of this first batch of students a pilot. The implementation of the pilot work requires the cooperation of one department, and that is the Human Resources Department."

"First of all, we have to solve the human problem! That is, the workers participating in the pilot, preferably those who have never learned the technique before, are much easier to draw on white paper than on messy paper."

"At the same time, we also need to accumulate talents for the training department. The requirements are as I said before, educated, flexible, articulate, and patient. At least ten qualified people will be qualified after the training. Then we need to prepare a few more people. Those that are not suitable must be eliminated.”

"Secondly, it is the venue, tools, machine tools, materials, etc. for the pilot training. I hope that this machine tool will be separate and not be announced to the outside world during the pilot period."

"After all, the master-disciple relationship is so intertwined that we can't guarantee what others will think. Once our pilot is successful and there are results, we can then launch the training."

"Finally, I need some assistants. Can you send Cao Jun, Song Yuan, and Wan Li from the engineering department to assist me."

"It's best to find a careful person to help me handle the chores during the training. For example, making forms, statisticians' learning status and feedback, etc."

Song Yuan and Wan Li were both people who after being contacted by Cao Jun, expressed their willingness to unite together and do something great.

As for the other newcomer, Liang Yue, he clearly refused.

Yang Weimin nodded: "Hahaha, I didn't expect that the heaviest burden in the preparation work would fall on Section Chief Wen."

"Old Tao, how about we set up a pilot group, with Jiang Chen as the group leader, and you, Chief Wen and I as the deputy group leaders, and we can promote this matter together."

Tao Yuan nodded: "As long as this group does not involve professional titles and does not require establishment, I have no problem."

When it comes to professional titles and establishment, it is a big problem if several leaders are subordinate to Jiang Chen.

Yang Weimin said: "It is a temporary working group. It is used internally by us and does not involve any messy things."

"I will take care of the pilot workshop. It will be arranged by tomorrow at the latest."

"I'll talk to Lao Liu later. You can transfer people from the engineering department in the name of the pilot group. For other people in the factory, if you need to transfer, let me know and I'll write you a note."

"We have machine tools in the warehouse, just transfer them over. As for the tools, I'll let the logistics department give priority to your use."

"As for personnel needs, you can talk to Section Chief Wen later. She has strong work ability and should be able to solve it."

Jiang Chen said: "So, we can start work when everyone is gathered."

Tao Yuan asked: "Do you have any lesson plans for other courses such as production safety?"

Jiang Chen pointed to his head: "No, it's all in my head."

Tao Yuandao: "It is best to have lesson plans, so that when others take over the training in the future, they can start their work better."

Jiang Chen smiled and said: "I need to hire an assistant for this department. Let him write it down when I teach it, and finally organize it into a lesson plan."

Tao Yuan nodded: "That's okay, but this person's cultural level cannot be too low."

(End of this chapter)