Chapter 2984 - 2063: Corporate Crisis Approaches (2)

Chapter 2984: Chapter 2063: Corporate Crisis Approaches (2)

Usually, there are always some people who can’t make it back in time for the meeting, but today, everyone was present.

Before Bai Xiaosheng and the others arrived, everyone was whispering to each other, sharing information gathered from various channels.

Seeing Bai Xiaosheng and the other three arrive, everyone looked up and greeted them.

Bai Xiaosheng and his companions responded to everyone, then walked to their respective seats and sat down.

They were already considered late, and shortly after they sat down, two or three others entered, filling up the seats, with only Bai Xuanyu yet to arrive.

Compared to the whispers and constant communication of others, the European Regional President, Soruns, was a different story. He had his eyebrows tightly knit and remained silent, even when someone tried to talk to him. It took a long time to get even a reluctant response.

It was evident that Soruns was in a state of extreme anxiety.

Bai Xiaosheng, sitting across from Soruns, couldn’t communicate with him across the large table to comfort him, so he gave up.

Bai Xiaosheng also did not participate in others’ conversations but instead fell into silent contemplation, analyzing and comparing the business maps of the two major families stored online.

Through this comparison, Bai Xiaosheng discovered some issues. Over the past two years of expansion, the two oligarchic families have conflicts not only in Europe but also in East Asia, North Asia, Western Africa, Southern Africa, and many parts of South America.

Once direct confrontation occurs, it’s manageable if the scale is small, but if it’s like it was decades ago, it would cause turbulence in the global business world.

It might even trigger a global business crisis!

Bai Xiaosheng’s expression became serious.

Once these two behemoths start moving, nothing and no one can stop them, not even the intervention of the world’s top consortium would be effective.

All they can do is try to stay as far away as possible to avoid being caught in the turmoil and suffering the consequences.

However...

Bai Xiaosheng’s eyes narrowed slightly, keenly sensing that this might also be an opportunity!

Just as Zhenbei Group rose by seizing a similar opportunity decades ago.

Could he also do the same!

Bai Xiaosheng owns ten to twenty enterprises. Over the years, with various opportunities and advantages, these enterprises have become world-renowned companies and hold significant positions even within the large framework of Zhenbei Group.

If they can seize opportunities amidst this change...

They might rise to the next level and transform like a carp turning into a dragon!

The thought of this made Bai Xiaosheng’s heart burn with enthusiasm.

What his uncle achieved back then, he also wanted to accomplish and witness! It would bring another sense of achievement!

It’s just a great pity that Zhenbei Group cannot take advantage of such an opportunity now because it has become too large.

Participating would result in more harm than good; staying away from the storm to minimize losses is currently the wisest choice for the group.

Returning to the present, Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but feel a sense of regret for the group.

Just as Bai Xiaosheng was thinking about this, the office door was pushed open forcefully, and someone walked in quickly, heading straight to the last seat and sitting down.

The newcomer was none other than the acting chairman, Bai Xuanyu.

"I’m a bit late; please forgive me, everyone," Bai Xuanyu apologized to everyone.

Those present greeted him one after another, and Bai Xiaosheng also snapped out of his thoughts and joined in.

"Everyone, I’ll get straight to the point. Our group might be facing an unprecedented business storm,"

Bai Xuanyu said seriously as he scanned everyone with his eyes, "I think you’ve all heard some rumors and know what I’m talking about. Yes, the conflict between the Franklin Family and the Milutelos Family is escalating daily, even resulting in armed confrontations. This is no longer a secret!"

Bai Xuanyu continued, "They have already ignited multiple conflicts and frictions, affecting over ten thousand enterprises in the business domain and repeatedly causing global stock market halts. Currently, under various forces’ mediation, there’s a temporary peace, but signs indicate the next round of conflict is imminent!"

As Bai Xuanyu reached this point, he paused, let out a heavy sigh, and looked solemnly at the crowd, "Our business in Europe has suffered shocks in the past month, with losses exceeding the past quarter’s profits!"

"And this is just the beginning. My think tank estimates that the real loss will come in the next conflict, initially estimated to be over five times this amount!"

While speaking, Bai Xuanyu glanced at the European Regional President Soruns, whose face was equally solemn, deeply immersed in silence.

The others’ expressions were equally grave.

The group is a whole; usually, there can be divisions amongst us, but in crucial moments, it stands that everyone rises or falls together; all know this principle.

"It’s not just in Europe. If the two families continue, our global business will inevitably be affected!"

Bai Xuanyu’s voice became sharp, "Everyone, our group business will face global crisis challenges in the future!"

Such words made everyone’s eyes shrink slightly, their expressions filled with shock, and they felt an intangible pressure.

"In light of the unforeseeable crises that may occur in the future, I propose activating a special mechanism in relevant areas, sectors, industries, and key enterprises, adding resources and personnel!"

Bai Xuanyu paused briefly, then asserted, "This is the ’Global Deployment Plan’ once formulated by the former chairman!"

Everyone was taken aback.

Subsequently, many people nodded slightly, seemingly recognizing that this decision is not excessive.

Bai Xiaosheng knew about the "Global Deployment Plan" mentioned by Bai Xuanyu, which is a special mechanism accessible only to those at or above the level of enterprise president.

In case one or more regional business operations face significant threats, resources and personnel support will be deployed from the group’s global business scope.

No one is allowed to delay for any excuse or reason, equivalent to a wartime mechanism within the Zhenbei Group’s large framework.

Resources may be one thing, but personnel is the key.

Once headquarters activates this mechanism, the list of transferred personnel are at minimum top leaders and experienced, capable senior management from major region’s top enterprises, which will inevitably have a significant impact on the original region’s businesses...

"If there are no objections, next will be the funds and resources figures extracted from each major region."

Bai Xuanyu had someone display a list on the meeting room’s big screen for everyone to see.

These resources are inevitably calculated rigorously, having no issue unless the reports to headquarters are fraudulent.

The business presidents present understood the severity of the situation and had no objections.

Deputy Director Role, while stroking his chin and watching, silently memorized the numbers.

He was thinking about discussing with the board later to see if the management had been deceptive to the board...

Bai Xuanyu had someone present another list, saying to everyone, "This is a preliminary list of 120 personnel to be deployed."

Everyone immediately turned to the wall-sized screen, where 120 names were displayed in a font that wasn’t small, divided among the six major regions, clear for everyone to see.

Seeing these names, aside from Soruns, some business presidents did show slight reluctance in their eyes.

They could be considered the most capable individuals under their command.

Credit for the revenue achievements of major regions significantly belongs to these people.

Moving them would be troublesome for the business presidents of various important regions, making it difficult to find temporary substitutes.

Bai Xuanyu was ruthless in this regard; if every major region removed one or two people like this, they might not even find any replacements.

Even if there are replacements, they cannot be moved. Deploying people over there is to rescue the situation; it can’t truly be like removing the bottom from a cauldron for every major region; otherwise, the crisis would collapse the internal structure before it even happens.

"Let me know if you have any issues with this list, if not, then this will be implemented."

Bai Xuanyu looked around and said, "I understand, withdrawing these people is the current limit for each major region, and I will not consider further transfers any time soon. I know it’s difficult for you, but it’s already calculated as the optimal personnel plan to tackle the crisis, not even missing five to eight people would suffice..."

Bai Xuanyu also prevented anyone from negotiating conditions with him.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Wen Yan calmly raised his hand.

"Wen Yan, do you have something to say?" Bai Xuanyu asked suspiciously.

The transferred personnel didn’t include anyone from the Compliance Department.

Everyone looked at Wen Yan, who stood up and pointed at the screen, "Among these people, eighteen cannot be deployed."

"Why?" Bai Xuanyu frowned and asked.

Everyone was also curious, looking at Wen Yan.

Wen Yan said seriously, "Among them, eighteen will cooperate with my department’s investigation because we have sufficient evidence proving they have significant issues!"