Chapter 179 Headquarters
While Mbeya and the others were making suggestions for conquering the Kingdom of Yeke, the office building of the Hechingen Food Company in Vienna was also found.
Müller, the general manager of the Vienna Food Company selected by Ernst, is introducing the company headquarters building to Ernst.
The name of the new company is a combination of place name and function, so it is Vienna Food Company. The company's headquarters is mainly responsible for the overall planning and coordination of all food field affairs under the Hechingen Consortium, so it is built in transportation and information The developed main city of Vienna.
“Your Highness, this is the office location of our new company. Its original owner is Count Antonio of Salzburg. Count Antonio has been active in Salzburg and rarely comes to Vienna. This property is It had always been vacant, so I planned to sell this place. After many bargainings, I finally got the building for the company within the budget,” Muller introduced to Ernst.
"Well, the environment is not bad, the transportation is very convenient, the location is well chosen, and you can handle business well while working here." Ernst commented.
“Your Highness is right. I took this into consideration at the beginning. This place is just a little bit away from the center of Vienna and connects to the rich area next to it.
The environment next to it is elegant and far away. It is a noisy and busy city, and the surrounding land prices are relatively high. As long as some professional renovations are carried out on this building, customers will definitely feel at home.
As a company headquarters, it is natural to leave a good impression on customers. It also facilitates our work,” Muller said.
"You are also an old employee. You have always been very good in banking business. Will you be used to being transferred from the financial field to the food production field this time?" Ernst asked.
Mueller hurriedly said: "Your Highness, you can only make continuous progress by learning all the time when serving the consortium, not by what industry he is engaged in. After receiving your instructions, I have done a lot of research on the food industry in advance. I absolutely dare not I will live up to your cultivation."
Ernst nodded and said: "Very good, but I still want to see what your unique insights are into the food industry, including your plans for the future development of the company."
“After studying a lot of information and combining my previous work experience and common sense in life, I have some humble opinions about the food industry.
At present, in the food industry, I think that if the company operates according to the traditional market model, it will be doomed. .
We are in an era of change, especially with the increasing impact of machines on the food industry.
The traditional food industry maintains operations with the most rudimentary products and production methods, especially Austria-Hungary and Tsarist Russia, which are the traditional agricultural powers in Europe.
However, through research on the agricultural and food industries of various countries in recent years, I have found that the efficiency and utilization of grain processing in North Germany, France, etc. are accelerating behind Austria-Hungary and Tsarist Russia.
The application of machines is the absolute main force. Now the machine horsepower of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is not as good as that of Germany, France and the United Kingdom.
So we should increase the application of new equipment and new technologies in the food field in the future.
The disadvantages of the Austro-Hungarian Empire are also our advantages in setting up our company in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After we complete the construction of the industrial zone on the Danube River, we can fill the gap in the Austro-Hungarian Empire in related fields. "Mueller talked eloquently.
"It's good to think of this. Industrial development does have a great impact on agriculture. Using more machines can reduce the production cost of our products, but the food industry ultimately depends on whether customers are satisfied. Low prices do not mean that customers will To buy it, you need to consider comprehensively, such as taste, consumer positioning, product quality, marketing efforts, etc.
If the product is not well promoted, it will still be unsaleable. You must do a good job in packaging your products and send out more high-quality advertisements.
At the same time, you should pay attention to the expansion of product categories and do more research on food preservation and cooking methods to have more varieties for customers to choose from.” Ernst suggested to Müller.
"Yes, Your Highness, I will definitely pay attention to these matters in my daily work." Mueller promised.
"What I just said are just some ideas. What I am going to tell you below is the key point. You must remember it." Ernst said seriously, "The most taboo thing about food is safety, so you must pay close attention to hygiene. The problem is, there are also some preservative foods. Don’t add too much. There must be a limit.
At that time, ask a few experts to verify how much is appropriate, and then specify strict unified standards. There is also public opinion that needs to be grasped, and some consumers who are causing trouble must be dealt with privately in a timely manner. Deal with it well and don't let some negative factors spread to society.
If it is a small problem, pay more and correct it in time. If it is a big problem, don't cover it up on your own initiative, but do it in time. Report to me or there will be consequences Weigh it for yourself..."
Mueller shuddered when he heard this, and immediately said: "Your Highness, don't worry, I, Mueller, swore to God that I will follow your instructions as a work attitude, and I will never Take it lightly.”
Ernst was very satisfied with Muller's attitude, so he said kindly: "You don't have to worry too much. Making mistakes is not terrible. The only thing you should worry about is concealing mistakes. Is it work? As long as you are careful, you generally won't make them. Big mistake, especially since your ability is not bad, otherwise such a big company would not hand over You are responsible and will check your work several times during the day. I will arrange a secretary to assist you in your work and just remind you more."
After hearing this, Mueller said: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I will definitely do it. Serve the company wholeheartedly.”
“Well, that’s good, in short. Pay attention to the keywords of technology, talent, food safety, and advertising, and develop the company according to this idea, "Ernst said, "Also, how is the progress of the industrial park project recently?"
When Ernst asked about the industrial park, Muller said: "The construction of the industrial park is in progress. We are currently building roads leading to the dock and train station.
The land in that area has been leveled, and factories are under construction. Now a total of two factories, a flour mill, and A sugar factory, with several more factories to follow, the drawings have been planned
The entire industrial park is expected to be completed in June this year, and construction can start as soon as the machines are installed. "
"Well, very good. At that time, we must pay attention to the recruitment work, carry out more safety education for employees, and standardize the quality of workers. After all, machines still need workers to operate, and the food industry pays most attention to hygiene issues. Nowadays, many People don't pay much attention to hygiene, but our Vienna Food Company must not do this. Big companies must have big company rules, and we must not do stupid things like destroying our own brands. "Ernst said.
(End of Chapter)