The news of the successful pilot program in the Home Appliance Chain Business Group spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the group. The "Smart Retail Transformation Results Report for Home Appliance Aircraft Carrier Store No. A"—a document jointly signed by the Digital Transformation Office and the Home Appliance Business Group, filled with detailed data and vivid illustrations—was placed on the desk of every key executive by Wang Laohu, "intentionally or otherwise."
In a short time, Li Banjia and the Digital Transformation Office he led transformed from the controversial, even "eccentric" department they once were into the most sought-after entity within the group.
"Deputy Director Li, this is Old Liu from the XX Business Group. Your speech at the Strategy Committee meeting the other day was truly eye-opening! Our business group would also like to learn from your advanced experience in 'Smart Retail.' When would you be available for us to pay you a visit?"
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