65: Modern Procurement Chain

Twenty minutes later, Liu Zhicheng and Security Chief Sun Dayou arrived late.

Lu Fan didn't mind their tardiness, offering them cigarettes and gesturing for them to quickly take their seats.

Head of HR Zhao Lin, Purchasing Manager Chen Bao, Logistics Jiang Fang, Security Sun Dayou, and Finance Liu Zhicheng, each took their positions.

Thus, the company's key personnel gathered in the conference room.

Head of HR Zhao Lin closed the conference room's heavy soundproof door, distributing confidentiality agreements while explaining.

"This meeting concerns the company's future development, and its contents must remain absolutely confidential.

Please turn off your phones and sign the confidentiality agreements."

Although they were all long-time employees of the company, and their loyalty had been tested.

But as the saying goes, 'be strict first, then lenient later'—the confidentiality agreements still needed to be signed.

Without the slightest hesitation, they silently turned off their phones, picked up pens, and signed the confidentiality agreements.

Zhao Lin collected all the confidentiality agreements, then placed everyone's phones into a specially designed box.

She nodded to Lu Fan, indicating that the meeting could officially begin.

Lu Fan stood up briskly and dropped a bombshell right from the start.

"I remember how you've all stood by the company through thick and thin. Now that the company has overcome its difficulties, it's time for me to repay you.

From now on, everyone here will have their salaries doubled. Frontline employees will keep their current salaries but receive 15 months' pay."

For a moment, everyone was utterly shocked.

Their current salaries were already considered high in the industry—doubling them was unimaginable.

Even the lowest earner among them, Logistics Jiang Fang, had an annual salary of over 300,000.

This wasn't just a raise—it was like taking off into the stratosphere!

What shocked them even more was the company's current state.

Just a few days ago, the company couldn't pay salaries, was drowning in debt, and teetering on the brink of bankruptcy.

Today, executive salaries skyrocketed, and employees got three extra months' pay.

Clearly, the company had found a path to sudden wealth—'when one man gets the Dao, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.'

Lu Fan waved his hand grandly, employing a golden strategy: 'If you want the horse to run fast, you must feed it well.'

Then he raised his hand to signal for quiet, his gaze sweeping over everyone as he slowly spoke: "I announce that starting today, the company will undergo a transformation."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried undeniable force.

Upon hearing this, everyone responded with enthusiastic applause, supporting the boss's decision.

Lu Fan tapped the conference table twice with his knuckles—a soft sound that instantly captured everyone's attention.

"Everyone, due to business needs, the company will transform into a procurement-oriented enterprise."

He got straight to the point, his voice steady as his eyes slowly scanned the faces of each core member present.

"The first thing we need to discuss today is clearing out the inventory."

He paused briefly, giving everyone time to digest his words.

Then he continued: "I've already had Uncle Liu categorize all the inventory, and I've labeled everything.

Follow the list and donate every single item without exception to organizations like Hope Primary Schools and Nursing Homes."

As soon as he finished speaking, a murmur of whispers filled the conference room.

Clearly, everyone was quite surprised by this decision, and more than that, reluctant.

"Boss Lu, the goods in the warehouse are worth at least tens of millions. Isn't it a waste to just donate them?"

Jiang Fang finally couldn't hold back, after all, these goods were bought with real money.

His words immediately resonated with the others.

Everyone began whispering and discussing, clearly harboring doubts about this decision.

Lu Fan glanced around calmly, knowing they were all thinking of themselves and the company.

However, the goods brought through the Dual-Crossing must remain mysterious and untraceable.

That was the logic, but it wasn't easy to explain.

So, Lu Fan resorted to grand principles: "A decade of greatBonus period allowed us to grow from a small company of a few people to where we are today.

Now, with the economic downturn, it's time for us to give back to society.

'In poverty, look after yourself; in wealth, care for the world.'"

Liu Zhicheng was the first to respond: "With the boss having such broad-mindedness, everyone should support him."

As soon as he spoke, the murmurs in the conference room instantly vanished, and everyone expressed willingness to support Lu Fan's decision.

Lu Fan stubbed out his cigarette, cleared his throat, and said: "I've already secured sales channels. From now on, the company will implement a new plan.

I've named it the 'Black Box Procurement Plan,' and it officially starts today."

Upon hearing this, everyone was puzzled. Purchasing Manager Chen Bao was the first to ask: "Boss, what is the Black Box Procurement Plan?"

Lu Fan smiled slightly and presented his prepared explanation: "We procure based on customer lists.

But the process must be absolutely low-key andsecret.

Not only must the procurement categories and quantities be strictly confidential, with no leaks in the process.

Moreover, the procured items must absolutely not show information like origin, date, or manufacturer."

Chen Bao nodded thoughtfully: "Boss Lu, such requirements can be met.

At worst, we can repackage everything after procurement. But..."

Liu Zhicheng looked at Chen Bao, who seemed hesitant: "If you have concerns, speak up. Let's brainstorm together..."

Chen Bao hesitated before speaking: "Boss Lu, Uncle Liu, without this information, product quality is hard to control.

Besides, this isn't conducive to sales—it doesn't make commercial sense.

More importantly, have you forgotten the losses we suffered this time?"

The wound was reopened, and everyone gasped.

Facing this lesson from the past, Lu Fan replied calmly: "That's precisely the meaning of 'Black Box.'

The destination of the goods is a special overseas channel—the company's highest coreconfidential.

This is also explicitly required by the client. To do this business, we must follow the requirements—no room for negotiation.

Additionally, precisely because product quality is hard to control, this business yields high profits, given the risks involved!"

For a moment, everyone's enthusiasm was ignited, all thinking of ways to break through the impasse.

After a moment's thought, Zhao Lin was the first to propose a solution.

"I'll reassign personnel on my end. If necessary, we can station supervisors during procurement to ensure product quality meets standards."

Though aStupid method, it was practical and feasible. Everyone nodded in approval.

Jiang Fang added: "Since the company's previous operations are halted, idle personnel can be reassigned.

We cancompletely establish a packaging line. After bulk procurement, we can inspect and repackage everything ourselves."

"That could work,Just right utilizing all the idle employees."

Zhao Lin immediately agreed wholeheartedly—this way, frontline employees could be properlyresettlement.

Chen Bao'sIdeas was also opened up, and heAdd: "I'll compare suppliers, break purchases into smaller lots,Decentralized procurement, and erase traces.

Maximizing thesecret性和安全性 of procurement."

After everyone's discussion, a complete plan was freshlyFresh out of the oven.

"Good, it's settled then." After Lu Fan made the final decision, he turned to Securitydirector Sun Dayou.

With procurement issuesBasic resolved, it was time to discuss security.

"Procurement issecret, and storage needs absolute security. Old Sun, what do you think?"