Siheyuan's Journey Through the Ages

Chapter 141 Yaguang officially sets sail

"Director Yang, please contact the Liang Haowen Law Firm directly for the company's establishment procedures. We will try to get it done within a week."

"Deputy Director Liu, production in the factory must continue. Gangchang still has some orders to complete. The remaining grassroots employees need further management and the company's various systems need to be improved. You should discuss this with Director Yang."

"Minister Qi, your technical department only has four people now, but it is also our largest department now. I will go with you to inspect the various machines in the factory later."

"Director Zhang, the company still needs more staff. Follow our discussion that day and fill the gap as soon as possible."

"..."

Ma Qing issued orders one after another. There was no other way because the makeshift team had just been set up. Perhaps this was the first time that Ma Qing made such detailed work arrangements, and it might also be the last time.

"Finally, I want to make one thing clear to everyone. I am a person who doesn't care about favoritism, and I hope everyone can put themselves in the right position. The salary I pay you is completely based on the current market price, so don't think of yourself as a company veteran or entrepreneur. I don't expect you to contribute more than your job duties, and I don't advocate overtime. It's best to complete the work within working hours."

Ma Qing concluded: "No one is irreplaceable, but talent is indeed rare. Just shine and I am willing to pay for your brilliance."

Ma Qing's unconventional speech aroused everyone's interest. There is no way, those who speak well are all experienced, and those who speak badly are all old hands. It is useless to encourage, you can only use the whip.

Anyway, the salary we pay is the market price. If they don’t do a good job, we will replace them. In this environment, it all depends on who is afraid of whom.

After saying this, Ma Qing didn't waste any more words. Everyone went about their own business, and he, with Director Qi from the technical department and several technicians, began to maintain the factory's machinery and equipment and adjust the supply and demand. The technical level that Ma Qing demonstrated in this process directly convinced these people.

"That's how we'll adjust the process first. We'll have to ask the best mold factory to make the mold. It doesn't matter if it's a little expensive..." Ma Qing said as he observed everyone's reactions. He thought, I'm showing this to tell everyone in the factory that no one can control me in this factory.

In the following days, Ma Qing almost lived in the factory. And with Wang Cheng's help, Ma Qing bought a large number of production equipment, basically using 20% ​​of the market price to buy a large number of second-hand machines:

Injection molding machine: used to produce the main part of plastic toys. Different models of injection molding machines can be selected according to production needs.

Painting equipment: For toys that require surface treatment, painting equipment is indispensable.

Cutting and polishing machinery: For plastic toys, corresponding cutting and polishing machinery is required.

Electronic assembly equipment: For toys with electronic components, electronic assembly related equipment is also required.

Heat press: used to press two pieces of material together under high temperature.

Punches and tablet presses: Punches can punch and cut sheets into the required shape and size, and tablet presses can compress plastic pellets into the required shape and size.

Cooling equipment, drying equipment, conveying equipment, etc. In this era, Ma Qing managed to put together a modern assembly line. Of course, it is relatively basic, but he is confident that he can increase the automation rate through continuous improvements.

There were so many cheap houses that Ma Qing had to mortgage No. 22 Xintiandi Street. He bought the house in 63, and the market price peaked in 64. Ma Qing was too lazy to sell it, and the price fell back in 67, and even dropped a little. He only got a loan of 10 Hong Kong dollars, which he exchanged for equipment. Mr. Cai wanted 8 for the equipment, but Ma Qing bought it for 2 yuan, making a huge profit.

Under the premise that Ma Qingyuan had a trading company to support the sales of goods, Yaguang Toy Factory basically achieved break-even in just 3 months. In addition to the trading company's precise sales strategy, there are two main reasons.

First, under Ma Qing's command, the production technology of Yaguang Toy Factory was completely transformed. The product quality, especially the appearance and color, has made great progress;
Second, by 1968, the market environment had improved.

With the addition of these two conditions, Yaguang Toy Factory achieved break-even in the third month, at least on paper.

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"How about it, Mr. Chen? Are you interested in being the agent for these little gadgets in Nanyang?" Ma Qing asked expectantly.

"Just a few little things. I thought Mr. Ma, you were going to make something earth-shattering." Chen Xianbo said nonchalantly while playing with a spinning top.

Ma Qing held a number maze toy in his hand and said, "These are indeed gadgets, but toys are gadgets after all. Take this number push disk game for example. Noyes Palmer Chapman invented the 1874-number push disk in . I made it with a slide groove on the back, so the number blocks and the push disk will never be separated, making it more convenient to play and place at will, and I no longer have to worry about the number blocks getting lost."

"There is also this integrated Gobang game. You can play Gobang very conveniently by rolling the embedded round ball in different directions. You don't have to worry about the pieces falling off. It is a must-have for home and travel, and a great way to kill time."

"and this……"

Chen Xianbo interrupted Ma Qing's sales pitch. "Okay, you can put these things here first. I'll show them to the family members. If they are interested, they will place an order. I don't think it will be a big problem."

Chen Xianbo was playing the digital push disk game quickly in his hand. It seemed that he really liked this handheld game.

After Ma Qing said goodbye and left, he ran to the head office of the Baixin supermarket chain and saw Huang Hongtu in the office behind the store.

"Boss, we have expanded to 25 stores, but the money on the books can only cover expenses. If we want to expand more stores..."

After completing the break-even required by Ma Qing, Huang Hongtu officially became the general manager of the Baixin supermarket chain. Having tasted the sweetness of expanding stores, this guy wanted his boss to increase investment and continue to expand stores, so that he, the general manager, would have more face.

"Please hold off for three months, do your work more carefully, summarize your experience, and explore new profit points. You can't just settle for break-even. I invest to make money, okay?"

Ma Qing really has no money recently and his pockets are empty, but in order not to lose face in front of his subordinates, he has to make excuses by big words.

"The boss is right. It is indeed time to stop and summarize the experience and lessons learned." It seems that Lao Huang has grown up and can speak so well now.

(End of this chapter)