From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Minutes of a sales agenda conference held at the Midland Hotel, Derby.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 18\6\ Scan269 | |
| Date | 6th April 1921 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} MINUTES OF CONFERENCE HELD AT MIDLAND HOTEL, DERBY. 6TH APRIL 1921. SALES AGENDA. (1) Inherently Controlled Dynamos. It was agreed that EFC. should send a report to London. (2) Cost of Petrol Sticks. Mr.Rodman was asked to send BJ. and Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} a detailed report explaining how we arrive at the selling price of spares etc. and to state whether the same method applies on parts used on repair cars. (3) Charges in travelling expenses. BJ. explained the future policy as regards drinks. (4) 'One quarter of a million.' Not discussed; to be placed on next agenda. (5) 40/50HP Chassis. Defects and Improvements. Many points were raised, including Back Axles. It was agreed that we should use up the 350 15 tooth Back Axles which are at present in stock, but that we should use 15 tooth on Colonial and American cars, and also cars which are very heavy. (Being a matter of policy concerning expenditure and reputation this was referred to the Board on 6th April, who decided to scrap the 16 tooth gears and use only 15 tooth gears, and the matter was referred to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} for report as to possibility of doing so.) It was stated that the 14 tooth Back Axle is now in the Experimental Dept. and it was hoped a report could soon be issued. It was agreed that all other items under this heading should be discussed later between EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} and H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} and a report sent to BJ. (6) Suggestions to reduce cost of chassis. All were requested to make suggestions from time to time. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} undertook to arrange for himself and a few others to consider all such suggestions and if considered desirable the suggestions would be sent to R.{Sir Henry Royce}, and also to keep a record of suggestions and answers received from R.{Sir Henry Royce} (7) Change Speed Levers on Goshawk Chassis. It was agreed that two models should be made and sent to Sales, one showing the position of levers at rest with the brake on, and the other with the levers as far advanced as possible. | ||