Wang: Only those who are within the free delivery area, I think. Zhang: Yes, I think so. New Computer System Wang: Well, you know our company is considering buying an up-to-date computer system. Zhang: Yes, just to replace the system we're using now. I think it's a wise decision. Wang: We need to find out what new computer systems are available first. Zhang: Yes, so that we can choose one that is most suitable for our company. I think we can find some information from Internet. Wang: Yes, but I'm afraid not all the information on the Internet is reliable. Zhang: Right, but at least we can get some information about the system providers. Wang: That's right, but we can also find some information from newspaper advertisements. I tend to think they are more reliable. Zhang: Sure. I have the same feeling. Wang: But I think the best way is to visit some of the providers and have face-to-face talks with them so that they can know our needs and we can see for ourselves how their systems work. Zhang: And then make our own decision as to what best suits us. Wang: Right. Let's do that. And in replacing the existing system, I think there are a few factors we need to take into account. First, do we have to buy up-to-date computers if we decide to use new systems? Zhang: I think we'll have to. Wang: In that case, what shall do with these replaced computers? Zhang: I think we'll have to dispose of them at very low prices. Wang: Yes, I don't think there's any other alternative. Zhang: And also I think we'll have to retrain our people. I bet not many of them are familiar with the up-to-date system. Wang: Yes, so let's recommend it to the HR. I think they can run some training programs for the staff involved. Zhang: Right. I couldn't agree more. Promotional Video Zhang: You know, we are going to make a video to promote our products. Wang: Yeah. And we are going to send them to our potential new clients. Really a good idea, isn't it? Zhang: Sure. Which members of staff should be involved in making the video, do you think? Wang: Well. I think there should be representatives from Marketing because primarily it is their job to promote the sales, isn't it? Zhang: Yes, and we should also involve R&D people. You know, they certainly know more than the others about our products. Wang: They know what characteristic features of our products we should present to our clients. Zhang: Right. And we should assure our potential clients of the high quality of our products, so I would suggest we include Quality Control also. Wang: Good idea. And people on the after-sales side too. You know after-sales service is one of the primary concerns of our clients. Zhang: Good. So we shall involve people from Marketing, R&D, QC and After-Sales. Wang: Right. Now what aspects of our activities do you think we should include in the video? Zhang: There's really a lot. First of all, I think we should let our clients know that ours is an established company in the line. So I think we can include the 50th anniversary of our company in the video, and… |