83: All sales staff have been replaced!

“This production line is so convenient, it not only saves time and effort, but the packaging effect is also excellent!” Zhao Rui praised.

“It is good, and Assistant Zhao also did a very good job,” Liu Xiaolin said with a smile.

Qi Qingan, who was preparing to come over and watch the show, happened to hear Liu Xiaolin praising Zhao Rui, and he felt a little sour in his heart.

“That's right, Assistant Zhao is indeed capable,” he followed up with insincere praise.

“Not at all, it's just that this packaging production line is too advanced, you can figure it out without using your brain,” Zhao Rui said with a smile.

“Good equipment is one reason, and you are quick to learn is also a reason,” Liu Xiaolin was still very satisfied.

Qi Qingan secretly sighed, thinking to himself, “It would have been better to guide Zhao Rui's work in the packaging workshop. That way, General Manager Liu would have seen my contribution, and not all the credit would go to Zhao Rui.”

It was useless to be annoyed, he could only force a smile and say, “Assistant Zhao has a really good brain. He can make the new machine work just by looking at the instructions.”

Zhao Rui was embarrassed by the praise: “You are too kind, I'm not as capable as you say.”

“Alright, I see they can operate it skillfully now, so let them be busy on their own. Minister Qi, you can take some time to oversee things here,” Liu Xiaolin said. “Assistant Zhao, I'll take you to the warehouse, Quality Inspection Department, and Technology Department for a look.”

Today is Assistant Zhao's first day in office, so it's necessary to inform all departments.

“General Manager Liu, is that necessary? Or perhaps my master can take me around after he comes to work. It's not appropriate for you to take me,” Zhao Rui understood Liu Xiaolin's thoughts and refused.

“You think it's inappropriate?” Liu Xiaolin was very surprised.

“Of course it's inappropriate. I'm just a small Factory Director Assistant. Having the General Manager take me around to various departments is too ostentatious. It's better to keep a low profile. Or, I can go back to the office and draft a personnel appointment notice, and you can sign it and send an email to all departments,” Zhao Rui thought of an even simpler method.

“Okay, if you think it's inappropriate, I won't force it. You don't need to keep walking around here either. You still have things to handle in the Comprehensive Department. I'll leave first,” Liu Xiaolin was in a hurry to go to the Finance Department.

He had been busy all day yesterday and hadn't gone to the Finance Department to ask if the loan had arrived. He should go and ask while he had time now.

Shen Zhiyong was really something. He didn't make the payment yesterday, and he didn't call to urge him. It seemed this person was quite trustworthy.

He quickly arrived at the Finance Department: “Minister Jiao, has the loan arrived?”

“General Manager Liu, I was just about to look for you. Yesterday was Monday, and the bank's credit department told me they had too many things to process, so they didn't have time to make the payment. I had the cashier check first thing this morning, and the loan has just arrived,” Jiao Chaoyang said.

“Then transfer the final payment directly to Shen Zhiyong. I promised him I would pay him yesterday, but I forgot because I was busy,” Liu Xiaolin signed the payment application form and returned to the office.

“Shen Zhiyong, I just had the Finance Department transfer the final payment to you. Check if you've received it,” Liu Xiaolin called Shen Zhiyong to tell him the news.

“I just received the text message, thank you,” Shen Zhiyong said.

“Thank me for what? Work hard, and there will be opportunities to invest in the future. By the way, how many days will it take to complete this batch of orders?” Liu Xiaolin was still worried.

“It will be completed within a week, and I've also received several more orders,” Shen Zhiyong said proudly.

“You received new orders? How was the sales unit price determined? Did you do a cost calculation?” Liu Xiaolin couldn't believe that Shen Zhiyong had found customers so quickly.

“The orders were signed by Bai Peiqian, our Sales Department Manager. He set the sales unit price. He is very experienced and understands the market well, so it should be fine,” Shen Zhiyong boasted proudly.

“Here's the thing, give me a breakdown of the sales unit price, and also a cost calculation. Send both as electronic copies to my email. The sooner the better, I want to see them,” Liu Xiaolin said.

“Okay, they are readily available. Bai Peiqian gave me a copy yesterday, I will send it to your email right away,” Shen Zhiyong said.

Liu Xiaolin opened his computer, downloaded the two files from his email, and opened the cost calculation. He found that the amortization of manufacturing expenses was missed in the cost calculation, and the valuation of raw materials was lower than the market price.

“No wonder the sales unit price is so low. How can a sales unit price based on this kind of cost calculation be reliable?” Liu Xiaolin thought with a frown.

“Shen Zhiyong, have you seen the cost calculation document before?” Liu Xiaolin called Shen Zhiyong again.

“I've seen it, but I don't really understand it. Bai Peiqian said our sales price isn't high, but there's still profit,” Shen Zhiyong replied.

“Profit? I think it's a loss!” Liu Xiaolin said in dissatisfaction.

“Loss? That's impossible,” Shen Zhiyong couldn't believe it.

“How are the salaries in the Sales Department determined?” Liu Xiaolin asked.

“Basic salary plus commission.”

“How is the commission calculated?”

“Five per thousand of the sales amount as commission.”

“Based on the sales amount? No wonder you ran the factory into the ground,” Liu Xiaolin shook his head and said, “If the commission is based on the sales amount, will the Sales Department prioritize profit?”

“General Manager Liu means that Bai Peiqian intentionally lowered the sales unit price to get more orders and more commission?” Shen Zhiyong was greatly surprised.

“Yes, that's right. Now, immediately notify the customers that the contracts signed by Bai Peiqian are invalid, because all contracts must be signed by me to be effective,” Liu Xiaolin said.

“Okay, I will notify the customers right away,” Shen Zhiyong said.

“Also, notify Bai Peiqian to immediately handle the resignation procedures,” Liu Xiaolin said coldly.

“Ah? Let the Sales Minister resign? Then other salespeople will leave with him,” Shen Zhiyong said worriedly.

“It's better if they all leave. We can't keep salespeople who damage the company's interests for the sake of getting commissions,” Liu Xiaolin's original intention was to dismiss all the personnel in the Sales Department. If someone resigned with Bai Peiqian because of his departure, it would be even more to his liking.

“Then there will be no one in the Sales Department? After your batch of orders is completed, should we stop production again?” Shen Zhiyong was very worried.

“The orders taken by the people in your original Sales Department will result in more losses the more they do. It's better to wait until suitable salespeople are found and a suitable commission method is formulated before starting from scratch,” Liu Xiaolin was decisive and ruthless in his actions.

Shen Zhiyong greatly admired Liu Xiaolin's decisive and swift actions. He couldn't believe that a cost calculation could reveal such a big problem.