Twenty years of cold chain

A few days ago, Li Zhou called Hu Shutong to share some of Daye's new achievements.

In recent years, radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and equipment have become increasingly popular and have received greater attention at a higher level. Last year, the government and enterprises cooperated to fund the "Innovation Circle Program," which aims to build a public information platform by placing electronic tags on fresh vegetables and live pigs to provide basic information such as the place of origin and manufacturers, as well as inspection and quarantine information.

Similarly, the State Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine has begun to use electronic supervision codes to verify the authenticity of goods. Each item is assigned a unique registration code, providing a more effective means of anti-counterfeiting.

Needless to say, the distribution sector is also thriving. This emerging market for radio frequency identification (RFID) is showing increasing vitality. With favorable policies and the early efforts of private enterprises, competition in the RFID market is intensifying, and it is becoming an essential component of the cold chain industry. Wherever there are warehouses and vehicles, wherever there is storage and transportation, there is a place where RFID can be used.

Due to the unique nature of RFID equipment, devices from different manufacturers are incompatible with each other. Therefore, acquiring a customer almost means a lifelong partnership, with stable linear revenue generated from equipment upgrades, new tags, and so on.

During the phone call, Li Zhou emphasized the waterproof packaging technology, which enables optimal read/write performance in specific environments such as docks. Packaging technology for specific operating conditions has always been a technical challenge for RFID equipment companies, and Li Zhou's point undoubtedly has advantages in aquatic product transportation and storage.

Of course, Li Zhou didn't have time to show off any achievements to Hu Shutong. The meaning behind this phone call was obvious to Weiwei.

In less than a month, the second-phase business team had presented three rounds of planning proposals to Hu Shutong, each of which underwent significant revisions. However, Hu Shutong still felt that the proposals were not ideal. As the revisions progressed, everyone became somewhat impatient. This time, Hu Shutong granted them an extra month and compiled the information he had recently gathered, hoping to present a final implementation plan within a month.

Using this time, Hu Shutong planned to make a trip to Panhu and personally visit the site with Li Zhou. Not long ago, regarding the constant temperature and humidity cold storage project, Li Zhou went far beyond simply introducing the project to the research institute. He leveraged the existing cooperation between Daye Group and the pharmaceutical company to transform the project into a joint proposal. The research institute handled storage, while Daye handled transportation, combining the two to provide the company with the optimal storage and transportation solution. This gave the research institute considerable flexibility in its timeframe.

Upon arriving at Daye's Qingning branch, Li Zhou was already the top leader, overseeing both technology and marketing. Originally, he was just the director of the technology department, but as he worked there, he realized that the person in charge of marketing was having too much of an impact on his mood. Even if Daye replaced ten marketing directors, they wouldn't touch Li Zhou in the slightest.

Moreover, he has Hu Shutong by his side in terms of market matters, so he can always consult him if he encounters any problems. His approach is incomprehensible to many insiders, but that's just Li Zhou's way. He's too lazy to explain technical things to people, let alone business matters. He'd rather use a single word than a single sentence. Many people who have worked with him for three or four years still feel that Li Zhou is like a special envoy.

The two chatted briefly in Li Zhou's office. Li Zhou had grown his hair long again and was wearing a camel-colored wool coat.

"Shutong, I heard you have a lot of influence in the fishing port logistics area and even formed the Panhu Outbound Cold Chain Alliance. I think even if I don't go, this is a sure thing. I've prepared all the necessary materials, including the on-site demonstration equipment. You're practically an expert and have a say in this. If you say something, then it's definitely because President Hu is right, and if I say something, then it's definitely because who's on stage?"

Hu Shutong thought to himself that this guy was all talk and no action, but actually he just didn't want to get involved. "Get lost. If you're not going, I'm going back to Tongxing."

"I didn't say I definitely wouldn't go. Can't you handle it?"

"What Panhu cold chain transportation alliance? I don't know who made it up. I haven't been to Panhu for over a year."

"Don't be modest. Not only are the rumors detailed and accurate, but I've also sent people to inquire personally. It sounds like you're practically the head of the shipping industry. Panhu Fishing Port is in its final greening stage, and shipments will begin in March after the New Year. There are probably forty or fifty shipping companies there. I think your acquaintances in Panhu don't want the shipments to be disrupted. Even if you're being used as a tool, it's still a fine, intricately carved jade knife!"

Hu Shutong clicked his tongue a few times. It had been many days since he last saw Dr. Li, and now he was talking about weapon rankings. There were some things that Li Zhou knew, let alone Hu Shutong. There was indeed someone in the fishing port stirring things up behind his back, and that person was none other than Guo Xiangxu.

More than a year ago, Guo Xiangxu had already laid a lot of groundwork through the media, putting himself at the forefront of the industry. At that time, Hu Shutong saw his sincerity and saw it as a reward for his hard work in developing the plan. Guo Xiangxu also understood Hu Shutong's thoughts and used this to pave the way for cooperation within the foreign transportation company, giving Hu Shutong a greater voice and making it possible for the future of the company to aggregate resources.

The situation was exactly what Hu Shutong hoped for, but things took an extreme turn step by step.

This also made Hu Shutong realize that the trip to the fishing port could no longer be delayed. He felt an uncontrollable pressure pushing things forward, and things were not as simple as the person who called for action in the newspaper becoming the leader in reality.

Thinking back, Li Zhou's words seemed to have a hidden meaning; the Panhu cold chain transportation alliance carried a hint of mockery. Often, bystanders see things more clearly, and Hu Shutong grew increasingly restless; he had to investigate immediately!

The two set off, heading southeast.

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I've loved cold chain logistics for twenty years.