As a leader or technician at the workshop level, what is your attitude toward the technical improvement plans issued by the production department?

That means there is a problem in the production department, a lack of communication. We usually approach the relevant leaders in the production department to explain the reasons and our views. Modify or rewrite the plan.

If it seems unreasonable, seek more advice or directly inquire about the true intentions of the person who proposed the plan. While carrying out these tasks, preparations for execution must also be made.

1. As the executive department, the workshop level 1 should possess strong execution capabilities and a strong sense of execution； 2. Regarding technical issues, the production department may have a higher vantage point and consider things more comprehensively; each technical department possesses advantages that differ from those at the workshop level ； 3. Strengthen communication to truly understand the intent behind the technical upgrades; of course, the workshop level should be well-versed in the specific details.

Our factory has a rather complicated process: first, the workshop submits its suggestions, which are then sent to the Equipment Department. Once approved, they are forwarded to the factory manager, who coordinates with the General Dispatch Office or the Chief Engineer’s office. The Production Department and the Chief Engineer’s office hold a meeting to discuss the matter, and once a plan is agreed upon, all parties sign it before the plan is put into action.

:Lol, one factory is not the same as another~~~

Generally, the company decides on the technical improvement projects; the workshop develops specific plans for these improvements, and then the Technical Equipment Department organizes relevant personnel to compile and evaluate them. Finally, report it to the company for implementation.

In our company, before issuing technical improvement task orders in the production department, it is necessary to conduct evaluations and discuss various options; only after that can project design begin, relevant documents be prepared, and detailed plans for the technical improvements be formulated. All of this is carried out in collaboration with workshop technicians and supervisors, or through channels for maintaining communication. Their opinions are promptly conveyed to the project management team. However, when disagreements arise and communication fails, both parties can report the situation to higher management, but this is not permitted**； Otherwise, responsibility will be assumed. I suggest that when differences of opinion arise, communication is necessary; they should not be ignored. Once work is affected, it’s not a disagreement but rather a matter of responsibility ； What’s more important is communication, learning, and understanding, as well as “working, starting a business, making money to support one’s family” and living day to day.

Here, as long as it’s arranged by the management, the project cannot be changed; if it doesn’t work out, then someone else will take over!

The situation in our factory is simple: it’s usually the higher-ups who decide on the technical upgrades, and they only seek our opinions to some extent. They carry out the changes on their own, while we are responsible for carrying out the work; if something goes wrong, it’s their responsibility. Overall, it seems that this system is not good, but it is beneficial for the workshop; from the company’s perspective, however, it hinders development. If it doesn’t concern you, stay out of it.

In any case, silence and evasion cannot effectively solve the problem. It is not possible to participate in the decision-making process in advance; once informed, one should still express one’s differing opinions. One’s concerns or assessments of the risks associated with the project might be things that the production department has not taken into account. However, there are also cases where it proves ineffective; perhaps the verbal approach wasn’t strong enough, so a written version is used instead. If it still can’t be changed, then just carry it out!