Chapter 94

Faced with the significant resistance encountered in the early stages of the pilot project, Li Banjia did not rush to clash head-on with the various parties involved. He knew full well that for those accustomed to traditional models and harboring doubts—or even hostility—toward digital transformation, even the most perfect theoretical pitch would not be as persuasive as a concrete, successful case study. He decided to start with data insights, which were the easiest way to create a "tangible feel," and fire the first shot for "Smart Retail." "Zhang Chen, Zhou Min, I need the preliminary sales, membership, and inventory data for Flagship Department Store Store A and Community Supermarket Store B. I don't care how you do it, but I must have it within three days! Especially for Store A—that conservative store manager—we need data to make her open up and cooperate." Li Banjia issued the order. He thought to himself, "This temporary title of 'Vanguard Captain' isn't just for show! I'll also put the 'Cross-departmental Coordination and Negotiation' function of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Senior) to use. If those 'old foxes' in the IT department dare to stall again, I'll go sit outside their office myself and see who can outlast whom!"