Return to 78: Why are all the Americans panicking about doing scientific research?

"Mr. Andrew has said so much. If I don't help, it would seem that I am not a good friend."

"I'll take care of the manufacturer's air fryer."

"I will do everything I can to help you get the commercial air fryer you need before the end of the year."

Lin Kaifeng was ecstatic in his heart, but his face remained expressionless.

Andrew is a shrewd businessman. If Lin Kaifeng appears too happy, it may arouse the other party's suspicion.

Lin Kaifeng could guess with his little finger what Andrew was planning.

Outsource the tedious after-sales maintenance that does not require any technical content to a machinery company.

It looked like he was helping the machinery company.

In reality, it’s the same old thing.

Foreigners make the biggest money, leaving Chinese people to do the simplest, cheapest, entry-level jobs.

According to the product contract signed between domestic manufacturers and foreign manufacturers.

After-sales maintenance of equipment is a contractual obligation that foreign companies should fulfill.

When purchased equipment experiences major operational failures, domestic companies need to pay for the repairs separately.

We will also cover the accommodation and other expenses of foreign engineers during their maintenance trip to Longguo.

Foreign companies will only put their 120,000 efforts into something if it is profitable.

They are too lazy to do anything that does not bring any benefit.

Engineers are sent every once in a while to help purchase manufacturer repair equipment and check whether there are any faults in the equipment.

It is free labor.

Foreign companies must bear the costs themselves.

All of the above contents are written in the contract.

Turning machinery companies into cheap outsourcing companies for foreign companies can save them a lot of money.

It can also help Andrew do Lin Kaifeng a seemingly huge favor.

It’s a good plan.

Unfortunately, Andrew met Lin Kaifeng.

Lin Kaifeng first agreed readily, raising Andrew's psychological expectations.

However, there is no absolute guarantee that a large number of commercial air fryers will be supplied to him.

Then, Lin Kaifeng looked embarrassed and said in a complicated tone: "Mr. Andrew, do you understand the organizational structure of our machinery company?"

"Although our company has begun to move towards a market economy, there are still many problems within it."

"For example, the sale and production of goods need to be guided by higher authorities."

"I can promise you that I will help you produce a large number of commercial air fryers by the end of the year, but if my superiors give me other instructions, I must obey their orders."

"So, please forgive me."

"If conditions permit, I will try my best to meet your needs, but if something happens that I can't handle, please don't get angry."

"No, absolutely not!!!"

Andrew's mood was like a roller coaster.

A minute ago, Lin Kaifeng readily agreed.

Supply is guaranteed before the end of the year.

Why did I suddenly become uncertain again...

Andrew began to get anxious, and said hurriedly: "Commercial air fryers are related to my business plan. If they cannot be supplied as soon as possible, my business plan may be seriously affected."

"Mr. Lin, the first quality of an entrepreneur is to believe in it. How can you go back on your word?"

"Mr. Andrew, please calm down. It's not that I don't keep my word. I really have my reasons."

Seeing that Andrew was in a state of mental agitation, Lin Kaifeng said slowly, "You are an ambitious entrepreneur, I absolutely believe that, but please also understand my current difficulties."

Lin Kaifeng raised his hand and pointed at the surrounding factory area, saying, "In addition to producing air fryers, the machinery company is also responsible for the production of other products."

“For example, vehicles, machinery, and electronic products.”

"Based on the company's current staff and production lines, it is only enough to meet the current supply of goods."

"Commercial air fryers and civilian air fryers are two completely different products. Even if I can complete the product design in a short time, what if the superiors have other arrangements?"

"Since Mr. Andrew knows that the machinery company is involved in the automotive industry, it is impossible for him not to know the specific situation of the machinery company now."

Lin Kaifeng moved all the city leaders out.

This indicates that the machinery company is a collective enterprise and its development direction is a market economy outside the planned economy.

But the company has just started and cannot completely get rid of the guidance and orders from above.

Producing commercial deep fryers will inevitably require a large number of manpower, materials and production lines.

This resulted in a halt in the production of some goods.

"Unless we can make our superiors feel that meeting Mr. Andrew's conditions is more important than other production."

Lin Kaifeng sighed and led Andrew to the agricultural tricycle factory.

"Mr. Andrew, please take a look. The agricultural tricycles produced here will play a significant role in the economic development of our country's rural areas."

"Since the launch of the agricultural tricycle, the company has received production orders until the end of the year."

“To produce professional commercial fryers for fast food restaurants, we need to set aside a dedicated production plant and upgrade the production line.”

"Every aspect requires time and manpower. The same business, one is to export to earn foreign exchange, the other is to meet domestic production and construction. I really can't guarantee what choice the superiors will make."

Andrew became furious after hearing this.

The proposal to outsource the after-sales maintenance project of Piller Company to the machinery company indicated that Andrew had gained sufficient understanding of the machinery company.

Andrew knew Lin Kaifeng well, and the problems he mentioned were real.

All companies and factories in Longguo are controlled by state-owned assets.

Orders from superiors take precedence over all else.

It is indeed not Lin Kaifeng's fault that we cannot guarantee the supply.

Lin Kaifeng is only the head of the machinery company, not a leader above.

The machinery company must act immediately upon the superior's order.

After thinking about it, Andrew pulled Lin Kaifeng aside.

Signaled to the entourage not to come near.

"Mr. Lin, you treat me as a friend, so please think of a solution for me for the sake of friendship."

"Competition in the overseas fast food chain industry is very fierce, and my country is particularly concerned about the obesity problem among children caused by eating fast food."

"An air fryer that can cook a variety of foods without using oil will greatly help my fast food business. The sooner it is launched, the more business profits I can make."

Hearing this, Lin Kaifeng said calmly: "I do have a solution that is not a solution, but I'm afraid it will be difficult for Andrew to do it."

"First, tell me what the solution is and whether it can be implemented. We can discuss it later."

Andrew asked hurriedly.

"If you want your superiors to take your orders seriously, it's not enough to just introduce maintenance business to machine companies."

Lin Kaifeng said: "If I understand correctly, our company will select some technical personnel to receive technical training from engineers from Piller Company and master the maintenance technology of various machinery and equipment of the company."

Seeing Andre nod, Lin Kaifeng said again: "In addition to maintenance, can you assign some of the repair work to us?"

"What? Give you some of the maintenance work?"

Andrew frowned.