International Operational Excellence Annual Meeting, A.O. Smith interprets craftsmanship

On November 4, the 7th International Conference on Operational Excellence was held around the world and this year's conference revolves around the theme of "Founding a New Artisan Spirit and Opening the Smart Age." It has attracted many visitors from China, the United States, such as AO Smith, Toyota and General Electric , Germany, Japan, France and other countries and regions, the industry's leading member companies to participate.

International Conference of Excellence Operations is an annual business event organized by the International Association of Excellence Operations and has been successfully held for 6 sessions since 2011. It is an annual event of great scale and influence in the industry. AO Smith, Senior Vice President & Vice President (China) Investment Co., Ltd. Mr. Ding Wei was invited to participate in this event. At the same time, he will give a keynote speech as the rotating chairman of this annual conference and a successful entrepreneurial representative to explain the success of AO Smith and discuss the 'new artisan' spirit. Get the guests rounds of applause.

Watch the scene, big talk about the 'new craftsman' spirit

On the other hand, a variety of new concepts of intelligence emerge in an endless stream.In the face of complex new changes, how to deal with the enterprise? This annual meeting invited top management of famous enterprises at home and abroad People and experts and scholars from related fields shared their heated discussions about the 'new artisan spirit' in the smart era.

'In the rapid technological change, the infinite possibilities of the complex environment in the future, companies need to continue to develop calmly deal with, it is necessary to give full play to the collective wisdom of employees.' Ding Wei said that for enterprises, the 'new artisan' spirit still focus on 'Human', if the staff inside the enterprise have been effectively extracted and concentrated wisdom, talent is effectively motivated, then companies will be more competitive, more able to adapt to changing external environment.

Indeed, the Chinese home appliance industry, although many foreign brands have brand advantages, but due to various reasons can not meet the local needs of the Chinese market, and gradually lose its advantage, and some even quit the Chinese market. Into China over the past 20 years, AO Smith has always been Maintaining strong vitality, can not but say is a successful industry model.

Full participation in innovative corporate culture, so calm A.O. Smith

In AO Smith's view, a good corporate culture can become the core competitiveness of enterprises. "One of the most important elements of AO Smith's success is that the company has formed an enterprise-based innovation culture based on full participation." Ding Wei said that as long as this culture continues to be strengthened , Whether in the face of new challenges such as intelligence or automation industries, can 'change the status quo'.

Therefore, keenly grasp the consumer trends in the Chinese market, AO Smith has always been committed to attracting and retaining talented people and building a good platform for career development for its employees. It has also won the staff's high profile while consolidating its position in the industry and gaining market share. Recognized.

'Establishing a sound process and system to safeguard the corporate culture is one of the successful experiences AO Smith has accumulated in the past 143 years.' Ding Wei welcomed the secret of AO Smith's success in the face of the guests' curiosity and expectations. , AO Smith is committed to creating a fair and impartial working environment and atmosphere for its employees, such as various forms of corporate culture promotion activities - including well-staffed values ​​activities, CI (continuous improvement) activities, effective talent attraction and retention Plans, positive employee development and training programs. We have created a good platform for the career development of every employee and won many human resources awards such as 'Best Employer' for many years in a row.

Lead the development of the industry to create innovative products

China is no shortage of market, the lack of technology; lack of products, the lack of quality. For 143-year history of AO Smith, has always been more focused on whether to solve industry problems, whether to enhance the user experience, is really satisfied The user's needs. 'From our point of view, it is necessary to solve the core technology of consumer needs in the most important position.' Ding Wei Fenghuang Wang after the interview with reporters said that before entering any category, AO Smith Have been well thought out. 'Or do not do, we must do the industry first.'

With profound technical background and skilled management ability, AO Smith has grown rapidly in the Chinese market under the leadership of Ding Wei. In the past 20 years since entering China, AO Smith has taken the initiative to cope with changes in the industry. The product categories range from single to multiple and the market share The rate continues to improve.According to the authoritative market monitoring agency Yikang data show that the current AO Smith sales in the water heater market share has reached 27.46%, ranking first in the industry; water purifier sales market share of 29.1%, also Habitat industry leader, air purifier also jumped to the top three in the industry in just two years.

At present, AO Smith product line has covered eight categories of electric water heaters, gas water heaters, water purifiers, air purifiers, air source heat pump water heaters, gas heating / hot water dual purpose stove, beauty softener, hot water mattress, , A recognized industry leader in high-end commercial applications, fully demonstrates AO Smith's strength in the Chinese market.

143 years of innovative research and development 20 years of deep plowing needs of customers in China has always been the first

Founded in 1874, AO Smith leads the industry in hot water, water treatment, air purification, home heating, commercial and other fields and has 27 factories and branches in 10 countries around the world. AO Smith is the New York Stock Exchange Listed companies (code AOS), the market value is more than 10 billion US dollars mark, the successful inclusion of S & P 500 constituent stocks, among the "well-known American corporate clubs."

For 143 years, AO Smith has always adhered to the idea of ​​"finding a better way through research," and through continuous innovation and research and development, in the 20 years of deep plowing in China, through advanced technology, excellent products and perfect services for China Consumer quality of life, to provide a better solution AO Smith always adhere to the concept of better products to end-users and attitude, and continue to create more suitable for Chinese consumers innovative products.

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