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After successfully developing a variety of glass daily necessities, Chen Jia and Chen Jue set their sights on a wider market. They keenly realized that if they could achieve large-scale production of glass jars and glass basins made of colored glaze and reduce costs, making these glass products affordable daily necessities for ordinary people, it would surely set off a new wave in business.

On this day, the morning light shone through the window into the room of the Chen Mansion that served as a temporary workshop. The room was filled with samples of various glass products and production tools. Chen Jia and Chen Jue stood in front of a table piled with design drawings, discussing new plans with a focused look. Chen Jia gently picked up a sample of a glass jar and spoke first: "Husband, although our glass products are now loved by many people, most of them are expensive and out of reach for ordinary people. I think if we can achieve mass production of glass jars and glass basins, reduce costs, and let these practical objects enter the homes of ordinary people, it will be a good thing that will benefit all people, and it will also bring us broader business prospects."

Chen Jue nodded slightly, his eyes fell on the glass jar, and he said thoughtfully: "My wife, your idea is very far-sighted. Glass jars and basins are widely used in people's daily lives. If they can be mass-produced and the price can be reduced, it can indeed meet the huge market demand. However, it is not easy to achieve large-scale production. We need to optimize the production process, improve production efficiency, and at the same time ensure the quality of the product."

Chen Jia put down the glass jar and said seriously, "Husband, I have thought about it carefully. First, we need to improve the firing process and find more efficient furnaces and firing methods to increase the output per unit time. Secondly, in the procurement of raw materials, we need to establish a long-term and stable cooperative relationship with suppliers and strive for more favorable prices. Furthermore, we need to rationally plan the production process, reduce unnecessary links, and improve production efficiency. As for quality control, we need to set strict standards and assign special personnel to be responsible for inspection."

Chen Jue thought for a moment and added, "Madam, in addition to these, we also need to train a group of skilled craftsmen to ensure that they can master the process of large-scale production. Moreover, during the production process, we must focus on innovation and continuously improve the design and performance of the products to make the glass jars and basins more in line with the usage habits of the people. For example, glass jars can be designed in different sizes and shapes to meet the different needs of people for raising fish and planting flowers; glass basins can be designed with anti-slip patterns on the edges for easy use."

Chen Jia's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "My husband's ideas are great! In this way, our products can not only meet the daily needs of the people, but also win the market with their unique design and excellent quality. Then we will quickly call together the craftsmen and the people in charge of procurement and management to discuss and jointly formulate a detailed plan."

Chen Jue nodded in agreement: "Okay, without further delay, gather everyone as soon as possible, brainstorm, and implement the plan as soon as possible."

Soon, a group of craftsmen, purchasing staff and management personnel gathered in the workshop. After Chen Jia and Chen Jue explained their ideas in detail, an experienced craftsman frowned and said, "Duke, Madam, to achieve large-scale production, the existing firing equipment may not be able to meet the demand, and we need to replace it with a larger and more efficient furnace. Moreover, large-scale production requires higher process stability, so we need to optimize and standardize the existing process."

Chen Jue thought for a moment and said, "Master, you are right. We will arrange for purchasing personnel to find suitable furnace equipment. At the same time, please work with other craftsmen to sort out and optimize the process and formulate detailed operating specifications to ensure that every craftsman can master it proficiently."

At this time, the purchasing staff said: "Duke, Madam, in terms of purchasing raw materials, we will negotiate with suppliers from all over the country to strive for more favorable prices and stable supply. But be careful not to reduce the quality of raw materials in pursuit of low prices."

Chen Jia said: "Yes, the quality of raw materials is of vital importance. During the procurement process, you must strictly control the quality and ensure that each batch of raw materials meets our standards. At the same time, establish long-term cooperative relationships with suppliers and sign detailed contracts to protect the rights and interests of both parties."

A manager said: "Duke, Madam, large-scale production requires a reasonable planning of the production process. We can learn from the production management experience of other industries, implement division of labor and cooperation, and improve production efficiency. In addition, we must establish a complete quality inspection system to ensure that every product meets quality standards."

Chen Jue nodded and said, "You make a lot of sense. You are responsible for developing detailed production process planning and quality inspection standards to ensure the efficiency of the production process and the stability of product quality."

Everyone took the order and threw themselves into the intense preparations.

A few days later, Chen Jia and Chen Jue came to the furnace purchasing site. Chen Jue carefully examined a new type of furnace and said to the supplier: "What is the output and energy consumption of this furnace? Can it meet our needs for large-scale production of glass jars and basins?"

The supplier introduced enthusiastically: "Guo Gong, this furnace uses the latest technology, the output is nearly doubled compared to traditional furnaces, and the energy consumption is lower. It can fully meet your production needs."

Chen Jia asked, "What about stability? Will there be any failures during the production process that will affect production?"

The supplier quickly said, "Madam, rest assured. This furnace has been tested many times and is very stable. We also provide comprehensive after-sales service. If there is any problem, we will solve it for you in time."

After discussion, Chen Jue and Chen Jia decided to purchase this furnace.

At the same time, the craftsmen in the workshop optimized the production process. One craftsman said to Chen Jia and Chen Jue: "Duke and Madam, we have improved the process, adjusted the ratio of sandstone and other ingredients, and shortened the firing time. This can increase the output while ensuring the quality of the glass."

Chen Jia picked up a piece of glass fired according to the new process, examined it carefully and said, "Master, the texture of this glass looks very good. But we need to conduct more tests to ensure the stability of the process. In the process of improving the process, we must record every adjustment and result in detail."

After a period of preparation, the new furnace was installed and debugged, the process was optimized, and large-scale production officially began.

In the production workshop, the craftsmen divided the work and cooperated with each other to carry out the production in an orderly manner. Chen Jia and Chen Jue came to the workshop to check the production situation. Chen Jue looked at the craftsmen who were making the glass jars and said, "Master, during the production process, we must pay attention to the uniform thickness of the glass jars, and there must not be any uneven thickness."

The craftsman nodded and said, "Don't worry, Duke. We will strictly follow the operating specifications for production."

Chen Jia walked to the area where glass basins were made, picked up a newly made glass basin, and said to the craftsman: "Master, the anti-slip pattern on the edge of this basin is well designed, but it can be deepened a little, so that the anti-slip effect will be better."

The craftsman said, "Madam, we will make adjustments according to your suggestions."

In the quality inspection area, the manager is leading the inspectors to conduct strict inspections on the glass jars and basins produced. Chen Jia said to the manager: "Inspections must be conducted strictly in accordance with quality standards, and no unqualified products can be missed. For unqualified products, the reasons must be analyzed and improvements must be made in a timely manner."

The manager said: "Madam, rest assured, we will be responsible and ensure that every product that leaves the factory is qualified."

As production continued, batch after batch of glass jars and basins were produced. These products were not only of high quality, but also much cheaper than before.

Chen Jia and Chen Jue decided to promote the product in several surrounding towns first. They set up exhibition points at the towns’ markets to display various glass jars and basins, and arranged staff to give explanations and demonstrations.

An old lady came to the display, picked up a glass basin, and asked curiously: "This glass basin looks nice, but I wonder if it is sturdy. How much is it?"

Chen Jia smiled and said to the old lady, "Don't worry, old lady. This glass basin is very sturdy. You see, we designed anti-slip patterns on the edges, which makes it very convenient to use. And the price is not expensive, not much more expensive than the basin you used before."

The old lady hesitated and said, "Is it really as good as you say? I'm still a little worried that glass things will break easily."

Chen Jue stepped forward and said, "Auntie, if you are worried about the problem of fragility, we can give you some suggestions for use. Moreover, our products are all quality guaranteed. If there are any problems during normal use, you can come to us at any time."

With the patient explanation of Chen Jia and Chen Jue, the old lady finally decided to buy a glass basin.

As the promotion activities progressed, more and more people began to understand and accept these glass products. They praised the glass jars and basins for being practical, beautiful and affordable.

Chen Jia and Chen Jue were very pleased to see that their products were well received by the people. Chen Jia said, "My husband, I am really happy to see that our products can enter the homes of ordinary people and bring convenience to their lives."

Chen Jue smiled and said, "My dear, this is the result of our joint efforts. We must continue to work hard, constantly improve our products, expand production scale, and benefit more people."

Thanks to the efforts of Chen Jia and Chen Jue, glass jars and glass basins have gradually become common daily necessities in people's homes. They have not only achieved commercial success, but also brought real changes to people's lives, becoming a good story among local people.