Chapter 69: Alien Inspiration
Liu Chuanzhi frowned tightly and looked at the May sales report that the microcomputer department had just handed in in front of him.
He is 52 years old this year, and it has been more than ten years since he founded Lianxiang in 84. Lianxiang has grown from a small company that started in the communication room to become the largest computer manufacturer in China. And he himself firmly grasped the scepter of the huge empire of Lianxiang, and brought Lianxiang into victory after victory.
According to his prediction, this year, with its strength in personal computers, Lianxiang will be able to surpass Compaq and become the king of China's PC market.
Although the sales report for May is still full of flowers, and sales hit a new high, it is still a little short of its own expectations.
Liu Chuanzhi raised his hand and picked up the phone: "Yuanqing, come here." ”
Liu Chuanzhi thought for a while, and then dialed another phone.
Yang Yuanqing came to Liu Chuanzhi's president's office, and just sat down, a young man knocked on the door, Yang Yuanqing looked up, and couldn't help but feel a sinking in his heart.
Liu Chuanzhi pointed to the young man who had just come in: "Guo Wei has just returned from Daya Bay, and you haven't seen him much for several years." This time, I will transfer Xiao Guo back and give you a hand, and you will be more familiar with each other in the future. ”
After some greetings, Liu Chuanzhi handed over the May sales report to Yang Yuanqing, "Yuanqing, this month's sales performance looks okay, your microcomputer department has worked hard." “
Yang Yuanqing said with a smile: "Wherever it is, it is your leader's good, you draw us a way, we will follow this path, and we will not be wrong." “
Liu Chuanzhi sighed: "But I think in April and May, the growth rate of our main product Lianxiang 1+1 in some key markets seems to be unsatisfactory." You see, April was fine, but in May, the growth rate of sales in Kyoto and Bencheng dropped from 32% to 13%, while in Rongcheng, the growth rate of sales in the last week of May also declined. What do you think about this question?"
Yang Yuanqing was stunned, the microcomputer department is the department he is in charge of, and it is also the absolute main department of Lianxiang at present. He has read this report, and it can be said that the data in all aspects are quite dazzling, and the average growth rate of the country has exceeded expectations.
Liu Chuanzhi continued to frown and said: "Our main product now is Lianxiang 1+1, which accounts for 57% of our group's overall business, and there is no room for error." We just listed on the HK the year before last, and the current stock price can be said to be rising, which is due to the trust of investors in our products and performance. But if we have problems with our main business, it will be fatal to us. ”
Yang Yuanqing was a little nervous, took the report and read it again, and sure enough, the growth rate of these three cities was significantly lower than that of other major markets such as Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Seeing Yang Yuanqing's expression, Liu Chuanzhi was a little disappointed and sighed in his heart.
Yang Yuanqing is the successor he selected, although he is not the most capable of these people he promoted, but he is the most suitable one he thinks.
Low-key and obedient, this is where Liu Chuanzhi admires Yang Yuanqing, but Yang Yuanqing lacks the domineering and enterprising spirit that gives up on himself, which is the most dissatisfied point in Liu Chuanzhi's heart.
But Liu Chuanzhi himself also understands that if Yang Yuanqing is too domineering, he will not make him the prince.
Yang Yuanqing looked at the report, and cold sweat came out all of a sudden.
Why didn't he take a closer look at it at that time? Yang Yuanqing regretted in his heart, as soon as the report came out, he only took a cursory look at the overall data, and asked the secretary to submit it to the president's office.
Yang Yuanqing immediately decided, "I'll go investigate what's going on." ”
Guo Wei, who was sitting next to him, suddenly interjected, "Mr. Yang, there is a new brand called Alien, which has been expanding in Bincheng, Kyoto and Rongcheng in the past few months, does it have anything to do with them?" ”
Yang Yuanqing glanced at Guo Wei quickly, he and Guo Wei were originally competitors, and now, he and Guo Wei are also at the same level. Guo Wei is one year older than Yang Yuanqing, and he is also the vice president of Lianxiang Group, but he is responsible for different departments and directions.
As a successful entrepreneur deeply influenced by traditional Chinese culture, Liu Chuanzhi has been able to stand tall in Lianxiang, and the skill of checks and balances under his command can be said to be perfect.
After listening to Guo Wei's words, Liu Chuanzhi asked, "What is the name of this new brand you are talking about?
Guo Wei said: "Yes, the Chinese brand is called Alienware, and the English brand is called Alienware." ”
Liu Chuanzhi touched his chin and pondered: "I seem to have heard of it, but they haven't been in the market for long, right?"
Guo Wei: "It should be a new company established in March, initially there was a store in Bincheng, and just one month later, two more stores were opened in the imperial capital and Rongcheng, and the expansion speed is very fast. ”
Liu Chuanzhi groaned: "Yuanqing, collect the information of this alien as soon as possible, and see if they have robbed us of our share in these markets." In particular, their operating model and shareholding structure, including who the shareholders are, must be investigated. ”
Yang Yuanqing said: "Yes!"
Liu Chuanzhi sighed: "Alas, I am already in my fifties, and the market competition will become more and more fierce in the future, and it still depends on you young people." I may not last a few years with this old bone, but you have to grow up as soon as possible, so that I can go home early to live in my old age. “
Yang Yuanqing and Guo Wei looked at each other, and said at the same time: "Don't say that, Lianxiang can't live without you." “
Liu Chuanzhi waved his hand tiredly, "Yuanqing, you go to investigate this company first, and I'll talk to Xiao Guo first." “
Yang Yuanqing's eyes flashed, and he responded: "Yes, don't worry." With that, he walked out of the president's office.
Liu Chuanzhi looked at Yang Yuanqing's back, but said to Guo Wei: "Xiao Guo, it's not easy for you to be in Daya Bay for three years. I transferred you back this time, mainly because I want you to be in charge of Hong Kong Lianxiang alone, what do you think of this arrangement?"
Guo Wei smiled: "Mr. Liu, I am your soldier, you can arrange it however you want." But if you ask me my personal opinion, I would prefer to venture into the mainland. “
Guo Wei's answer was not beyond Liu Chuanzhi's expectations, he knew that his disciple was different from Yang Yuanqing, he had always been domineering and outward, and he was very impulsive. At present, everyone can see that in the future, the mainland's 3C market will be one of the largest markets in the world, and how can it be compared with the small land of HK? It is not surprising that Guo Wei has this idea.
Liu Chuanzhi smiled: "Xiao Guo, HK is also very important." At present, we are listed on the HK, and it can be said that Lianxiang HK represents our face in front of shareholders. And we are not doing well in the HK market, and we need a strong person to go over and build the market over there. In my heart, this person is none other than you. ”
Guo Wei said: "You misunderstood, it's not that I don't want to go to HK. I believe that the HK experience is also a rare experience for me. The reason why I said that I want to develop in the mainland is actually the most important thing that the alien company I just mentioned gave me some inspiration. “