Since we’re going to participate in the competition, there are quite a few things to prepare for, such as signing up and preparing the jam, etc., so we need to get started on them.
The requirements for the competition include using the cherries provided by the organizer to make the product. This serves as both a promotion for the cherries and a guarantee of fairness. As for the supplementary materials needed, each company has its own production methods, commonly known as secret recipes, which the participants prepare themselves.
Furthermore, the competition involves making the jam on-site, which requires strict attention to detail. Of course, in the interest of business secrecy, each participating company will have its own private space.
So, there are many things that need preparing.
First of all, before going to the competition, we need to develop our own cherry jam. This way, once we reach the venue, we’ll be familiar with the process.
Therefore, all the various ingredients need to be prepared, and trial runs should be conducted repeatedly.
Cheng Su asked Xiao Ya and the others to prepare the materials for registration, while she called a meeting with a few technicians and Xiao Pinshan.
Before the meeting began, Ning Ge showed up. Seeing everyone’s excitement, he was a bit puzzled. After inquiring, he learned that the company was participating in a competition and got interested himself, taking a seat to join the meeting.
"Since the competition is being held in Qingcheng, and they will be using Qingcheng cherries, we should also use Qingcheng cherries for our test batches of cherry jam," said Cheng Su.
"I agree; after all, the raw materials are the most important. By using Qingcheng cherries for our trials, we can handle the competition more effectively," echoed Xiao Pinshan.
With both managers saying so, the technicians naturally had no objections.
"So we’ll need to procure cherries from Qingcheng?" Ning Ge interjected.
Cheng Su looked at him and said, "Let’s leave this to you." Then, turning to the technicians, she said, "This time, Old Chen, you will accompany President Ning. Be careful in selecting the materials; the sweetness and tartness must be just right."
The technician named Old Liu quickly agreed, noting it down in his notebook.
"As for the supplementary materials, everyone should think about what we need and make sure everything is prepared. If there’s anything missing, we should purchase it promptly," Cheng Su said.
"Yes!"
"Additionally, each of you should prepare at least two sets of production processes for me," Cheng Su looked at the three technicians.
The group was taken aback, exchanging glances.
"Don’t share; each of you should think independently about the ingredients. It’s your decision what to use. In the end, if we adopt someone’s process or combine them and win the competition, there will be significant rewards," Cheng Su stated.
Upon hearing that there would be rewards, the group was eager to start working.
Money can indeed motivate people, as the saying goes.
"This competition is crucial for our company’s future development. I hope everyone will give their best effort to create a great jam. Winning would be ideal," Cheng Su encouraged, "If our company wins, our reputation will increase significantly, and future orders will grow, which means your bonuses will increase too. What do you think?"
"President Cheng, we will definitely give it our all to do our best!" Technician Zhu quickly pledged, and the other two technicians also expressed their determination.
"Very well, now let’s continue discussing any aspects we haven’t considered..." Cheng Su glanced at her notebook, entwined her fingers, listening to everyone’s opinions, occasionally interjecting a comment or two, while jotting down notes.
Ning Ge sat beside her, watching from the side. Her focus gave off an almost radiant aura.
As he redirected his gaze, he touched his nose, thinking to himself that this serious demeanor was indeed the most captivating.