Doing simple things well is anything but simple.
Release Date:
2011-07-21 17:37
— Reflections from a Visit to Sanhua Company
On the afternoon of July 15, the company organized a visit to Zhejiang Sanhua Automotive Control Systems Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Sanhua Group located in Xiasha, Hangzhou, for us to observe and learn. There, we were introduced to Sanhua’s OEC management system. Known as the “Daily Clear” management approach, OEC entails comprehensive control and follow-up on every task performed by each individual, day after day, ensuring that “each task is completed today, and results improve daily.” In other words, today’s work must be finished today, with performance exceeding yesterday’s level, and tomorrow’s goals set higher than today’s. Specifically, this means that every daily task in the enterprise is assigned to someone, leaving no item unchecked; every employee has clearly defined responsibilities and control measures, and executes their tasks according to established standards and scheduled plans. Each day, they compare actual outcomes against pre‑set targets, summarize findings, and make necessary adjustments, thereby achieving full‑system, full‑process, and all‑round oversight—ensuring that all activities progress steadily toward predetermined objectives. Together with goal‑oriented management and an incentive mechanism, OEC forms Sanhua’s complete management system. Put simply, this system ensures that everyone knows what to do, completes their daily tasks on time, and receives appropriate rewards for delivering quality results.
At Sanhua Company, you’ll find a motto everywhere: “What does it mean to be extraordinary? It means doing every simple task well. What does it mean to be remarkable? It means doing every ordinary task with excellence.”
Through this study visit, I have come to deeply appreciate the gap between our company and leading international corporations. Although each of our managers and employees is hard at work, the question remains: Is this busyness truly efficient? And how many of us are able to continuously innovate in our roles, using innovation as a springboard for personal growth? Sanhua’s corporate culture teaches us that only by inspiring employees’ initiative and ensuring that every individual makes progress each day can an enterprise achieve sustained growth and expansion. A company’s long-term success is inextricably linked to its culture and guiding principles, and it is also intimately tied to every single member of the organization. How can we motivate every employee to unleash their full potential? How can we help them regard the company as their home and their life? And how can we instill a spirit of innovation in the heart of each and every one of them? These are the fundamental questions every enterprise must address. Once we resolve the human‑centered challenges, all other issues will naturally fall into place. As Sanhua often reminds us with a simple yet profound saying: “Doing every simple task well is itself extraordinary; doing every ordinary task well is itself remarkable.” This sentiment should be something we all strive to live by and reflect upon throughout our lives. How straightforward and practical these words are! But let us pause to ask ourselves: Can we truly put this into practice? Moving forward, we must continually strengthen our sense of responsibility, our management mindset, and our awareness of potential risks. We must keep learning, constantly reflecting, and relentlessly innovating, rekindling our passion for both work and study. Only then can we lay a solid foundation today for the company’s bright future.
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