The device is at its end; the article clears away the clouds
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This post was last edited by mpcchuang on 2016-4-6 at 23:06. After lying idle for several years, our facility underwent extensive renovations at great cost, and after several attempts recently, it has finally started operating again. However, a reality that has plagued people for nearly a decade and cannot be ignored is the extremely high energy consumption in production and low efficiency. Having been in use for nearly twenty years, this system, which is not considered old, has reached its end. The reason for this is that a technological gap has led to these negative consequences. In 2007, for a special discussion on improving efficiency and protecting the interests of the refining division, I wrote an article and submitted it. Of course, due to pressure from the drummers, it couldn’t be published in the factory newspaper. Now that I’ve removed it, after reading it, everyone will find it not surprising at all. Retiring at the peak of one’s career – Huang----- In the early days of the liberation, many people who had played key roles in the revolutionary movement went to work as leaders at the local level. Most of these officers and soldiers who founded the republic came from poor backgrounds and had little education. When dealing with documents, reports, and letters in daily work, they lack the ability to read and write; they can only rely on secretaries to read them aloud and write on their behalf, with a personal seal used to confirm it. After working for a few years, they felt overwhelmed by the demands; some officers and soldiers applied to their organizations to retire from service. For the sake of **’s development, they were willing to give up the favorable conditions they already enjoyed and step down voluntarily. This spirit of putting the greater good before one’s own interests has always been admired by future generations. Today, the frontline managers in refining plants possess a high level of professional expertise. The competitive recruitment process in 2002 emphasized knowledge and youth. The lack of skills has hindered the optimized production and efficiency improvements in the refining division. Some managers are unable to handle even the simplest production issues, yet they enjoy better benefits than the workers, and this huge disparity severely undermines the workers’ motivation to work. Companies need to be managed by industry elites, who must possess strong capabilities in solving production problems, as well as a commitment and dedication to their work. For the benefit of the company, managers should ask themselves: Am I an elite? If the answer is no, one should have the courage to make a heroic sacrifice, willingly step aside, and learn from the elders to achieve lasting fame and honor.
The fatty meat that’s already in my mouth – you want me to spit it out?
The original poster has been working at the grassroots level for too long, so their mindset has become closed-off. Leadership is about providing direction, not solving specific issues. Working at the grassroots level for long hours allows one to comfort subordinates only, but not necessarily to provide direction. If the direction is wrong, the stronger your abilities, the more mistakes you’ll make; but if the direction is correct, even if your abilities are somewhat limited, having an advantage in competition doesn’t necessarily lead to serious problems.
In today’s China, hehe, it’s better to just be an ordinary citizen
Not all reforms are successful, and the failure of reforms comes at a heavy price. If one factory’s installation runs into problems, it is just an individual case; but if similar installations all face the same issue, the losses amount to nearly a billion per year. This should prompt people to reflect: does a company really still need to undergo reforms? Must it pay such a heavy price? Without reform, there is only death.
I agree with you: it’s not normal for a set of equipment to continue operating after 20 years, and it’s also not normal to keep modifying it constantly; in the end, it leads to a dead end. The decision-makers at the time either did not have a thorough understanding of the technology and lacked sufficient expertise, or they accepted bribes; otherwise, how could such a result have occurred? Some people think that leadership does not require a technical background – that’s a big mistake! He may not be an expert, but he should have a good understanding of the industry and be able to bring together industry technical experts! Without an understanding of the industry’s development trends and technological advancements, there are too many examples of failure. You can take a look at the book \"A Great Defeat\".
Technology evolves very quickly~~It’s normal to fall behind~~Especially when it’s been unused for such a long time~~
The original poster’s analysis is quite reasonable, but it’s a bit inappropriate to publish it in the factory newspaper. When a company fails, it’s the ordinary people like us who suffer the most; at least the managers still have some savings. Moreover, such insights cannot be implemented without bold leadership. There are examples of companies on the verge of collapse that later thrived, and this is mainly due to the leadership skills of their managers. For things like this, it’s better to consult with others; either keep quiet and do your job properly or continue as before, or else find another job. Complaining only annoys the supervisors, and it’s not good for oneself either
What is your position? Are there any virtuous people below you? Hehehe
If leadership is problematic, then change is necessary. The year in which a special discussion was held on improving efficiency and enhancing benefits for the refining division in 2007 was also the year I volunteered myself for the task. The unit put into operation in 1997 consumed 10 kilograms of energy per ton of crude oil processed; after the reforms in 2002, energy consumption began to rise. Over the past decade, dozens of tons of steel have been used, and seven or eight additional motors have been installed. So what was the result? Energy consumption has increased to 16 kilograms per ton of crude oil. Coupled with the decline in light oil yield, the losses are even greater. Four years ago, I filed an application to retire early, but it was rejected. I have eight months left before I retire; it’s a legal requirement, and no one can stop it. However, the core technology of the device is still in my hands. For a company to develop, whether reform is needed is a matter for the decision-makers.
I can’t understand it: if one is not satisfied with the current situation, then they should just leave and find another job. If they stay despite being unsatisfied, it’s either because they lack the courage or because they lack the skills – in either case, they can only engage in internal conflicts. This is the current situation of state-owned enterprises. Original poster, I advise you to step forward bravely. I’m just like many, many others who have done so; it’s great – it’s 80 times better than staying put.