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In the power plant of Fujian Sannong Group Co., Ltd., the fan blades often accumulate wet dust and debris, which disrupts their dynamic balance and leads to excessive vibration. This vibration can cause serious issues such as bending of the fan shaft and damage to the fuel tank. An employee noticed this problem and proposed that during each boiler shutdown, the fan should be disassembled to clean the blades thoroughly, ensuring a more balanced operation. After implementing this suggestion, the company operated for over a year without any equipment failures caused by blade imbalance. According to cost comparisons, the maintenance expenses saved exceeded 40,000 yuan.
Although incidents like these are not uncommon in oil and chemical companies, many organizations still tend to overlook the innovative potential of frontline workers. They often focus on high-level technical departments and highly educated researchers, neglecting the creativity and problem-solving abilities of those working directly on the production floor. As a result, innovation resources are concentrated at the top, with funding and advanced equipment allocated primarily to technical teams. While it is true that major technological breakthroughs are typically driven by experts, the case of Fujian Sannong shows that numerous small but critical innovations—often referred to as "production-line innovations"—are frequently initiated and executed by frontline employees.
Many workers have spent years or even decades in the same role, gaining deep knowledge of the production process and developing practical skills that are invaluable. These employees often understand the nuances of daily operations better than anyone else, and they are usually the first to spot inefficiencies or recurring problems. Their hands-on experience allows them to identify solutions that professional technicians may overlook. In fact, in a chemical enterprise, out of over 700 registered innovations in the past decade, the majority originated from front-line staff. This highlights the importance of recognizing and encouraging innovation at all levels of an organization.
To achieve real progress in technological development, companies must look beyond the upper echelons and actively tap into the creative potential of their frontline workforce. By valuing and supporting the ideas of those who work closest to the machines, enterprises can foster a culture of continuous improvement and drive long-term success.
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