CHAPTER 4
OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTIONS PLAN
Operation is the core of a company. This is where the “how” of the business lies.
Everything else depends on the operation of the company. On the other hand, production is the
act of manufacturing the product offered by the company. In the production, the quality and
supply of the product must be maintained by the company.
This chapter focuses on the operation and production plan of the business. It will discuss
matters such as the raw materials used, machineries and equipment needed, and the way of
turning inputs into outputs.
I. BUSINESS PROCESS
A. Plant Location
Carbon Plus Corporation plant, together with the main office building will
be located at Brgy.Bocohan, Domoit, Lucena City, Quezon. The total land area of
the proposed location is 3,000 sq. meters. The location will suit the business’
operations for Quezon is one of the top coconut producing regions, thus making
raw materials readily available. It will also help in cutting down the transportation
cost in purchasing materials. It will also help the company in its business
activities, transaction and communication. The location is along the roadside and
the supplier’s and buyers will have no problem looking for the business plant.
B. Building Program
Carbon Plus Corporation plans to build a two-storey administrative
building with 150 sq. meters of floor area. Adjacent to it, the company will build a
three-storey factory building with 2500sq. meters that will cater to the production
and business processes. The building program will also include the necessary
areas that will cater to the needs of employees and suppliers.
1. Administrative office
This office will cater to the administrative personnel, executives, or
staffs who are responsible for management and administration of corporate
roles in the company. The human resource manager will also be in here.
Whenever there are inquiries from outside parties, this office will be in
charge.
2. Executive Office
This area will be the main office of the board of directors. Important
meetings will be held here. It is the private office of the company exclusive
for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the other officers.
3. Finance Department
This is where cash receipts and disbursements take place. Other
financial information/problems are also discussed in this department such as
budgets and other concerns.
4. Accounting Department
Accounting and related matters are discussed and performed in this
department, from bookkeeping up to the preparation of annual financial
statements.
5. Marketing/Sales Department
Sales and marketing matters are discussed in this department.
Forecasting, budgeting, product improvements and monitoring of sales are the
common function in this department
6. Conference Room
All meetings will be discussed in this room. This is where
presentations, proposals and decision-making of the company will take place.
Special events such as seminars and trainings can also be accommodated by
this room.
7. Locker Room
This is the room designed for factory employees. In here, they can
change their clothes to what is required, take their breaks, attend to their
personal needs and hygiene, and store their things like bags, shirts and etc.
8. Comfort Room
Three comfort rooms will be built in the company. One will be for the
factory building and the two will be in the administrative building. Distinction
of the comfort room will be placed, one for male and the other for female.
9. Kitchen/Pantry
This area serves as food storage for employees as well as dining area
for employees and other guests or people transacting business with the
company.
10. Guard House
This is the place for company’s security guards. Is will be placed
outside the factory building and restrict unauthorized persons from entering
the company.
11. Parking Space
This area is for the company supplier/employees’ vehicles. It is
constructed for the convenience and safety of every vehicle. In here, there will
be a specified space for the company trucks and other vehicles.
12. Laboratory
This will be utilized by chemists and other experts in improving the
products. This is the area of mixing and will serve as the office of the
corporation’s chemist. This area will be restricted to other employees unless
they are requested therein.
13. Operations Office
This office involves the people who are responsible for the operations
of the company which includes the production and supervision of factory
employees. It provides areas to facilitate the normal operation process of the
business.
14. Raw Material Storage Room
This is the room used to store the raw materials and supplies used in
the production. Special equipments used in storing will be placed in here.
15. Cooking Area
This is the area designed to cook the coconut shells. Special
Equipments needed in cooking will be placed in here.
16. Oxidizing Area
This is the area designed to let the coconut shells be steamed. Special
equipment needed in the process are in here.
17. Cooling Area
This is the area designed to cool down the carbon.
18. Packaging Area
This is the area where the carbon is packed and sealed.
19. Finished Product Storage Room
This is the area where ready-to-deliver products are kept for a while
before they are sold.
II. TRANSACTION PROCESS
A. Board of Directors and Shareholders
1. Annual Election
The board of directors shall have an annual election and shall exercise
and follow all regulations and provision made by law. Those elected will do
the tasks which are laid up for them.
2. Quarterly and Urgent Meetings
They shall hold their meeting quarterly to discuss on matters regarding
the operations and management of the company. Any urgent meetings made
must be notified to all the board members. When the board will make a
decision, it must first be agreed by the quorum.
3. Dissemination of information
All information and decisions made shall be disseminated to all board
members and shareholders, if applicable. These information and decisions
made shall also be recorded in minutes of meetings and other documentary
form and copies shall be given to proper persons.
4. Stock Certificates
The shareholders will be given a certificate of stock and shall have the
right to vote on elections.
5. Shareholder Participation
The company exercise transparency to its shareholders. Thus, the
shareholders shall be notified about any changes, improvements, and situation
in which the company is experiencing. Also, the company shall be open to
hear the shareholders voices regarding matters about the company.
6. Dividends
The shareholders would be given dividends depending on the profit of
the business and this would be decided by the board of directors.
B. Suppliers
1. 1-year Contract
Carbon Plus Corporation would scout probable suppliers that would
give the company the satisfaction and quality operations. Once the company
had chosen the suppliers, they would bind in a contract for 1 year that would
entitle the supplier to supply the needs of Carbon Plus Corp. This would give
the company the assurance that the needs would be provided. The agreement
of the contract would include the amount of the products to be purchased that
would be based on an arm’s length transaction of both parties. It would also
include the time purchases would be made. Also, the term of the contract can
be renewed to another 1 year or more depending on the satisfaction of each
party on the said agreement.
2. FOB Destination
Carbon Plus Corporation would purchase the supplies and inventory
may it be direct or indirect materials every month and that the term of the
delivery would be FOB Destination.
C. Customer
1. Trade Discount
Carbon Plus Corp. may grant trade discounts to regular buyers of the
products. These discounts may come in any percentage depending on the
quantity purchased. Regular buyers are those that regularly buy products in
big quantities and have developed a buyer-seller relationship for not less than
six months. The management will be the one in charge in deciding discounts.
2. Cash discounts
Cash discounts are discounts given to customer who have outstanding
accounts receivable balances in order for them to pay their debt as early as
possible. The discounts will be decided by the management, which will be
based on the amount of debt.
3. Delivery Set
The corporation will be the one in charge of the delivery of products to
the consumer unless there is a separate agreement. The delivery will be made
during Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays so as to maximize the delivery
capacity of the trucks and manage the distribution costs properly.
4. Terms of Payment:
a. Cash on Delivery
The corporation, during sales transactions will accept bills or cash
that is legal. They may come in any denomination as long as the amount
is fit to what is agreed.
b. Accounts Payable
The corporation may also sell products and receive the payment in
a future date. Only regular customers will be allowed to pay in this form.
Interest may also be charged as may deemed fit by the management.
c. Notes Payable
The corporation will accept any note regarding the payment of the
debt. Only regular customers will be allowed to pay in this form. The
management will still make a decision before they accept the note.
Interest payments are charged as may deemed fit by the management.
Collateral may also be a requirement depending on the amount of the sold
products.
5. Deals by Sales Agents
The corporation will hire various sales agents that will be sent on the
field every day. They will be the ones in charge of getting new customers and
make arrangements for the customers. Sales agent will be the one to contact
the main office regarding the contracts and arrangements made.
III. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS
Office tables
Fig. 4.1 Office tables
Desk Phone
Fig.4.2 Desk phone
Fax Machines
Description: Table WD POLAR CTR
80.5 inches
Source: NeswoodFurnitures
Price: Php 6000
Quantity: 16
Total: Php96,000
Description:
Office Phone Orbita 8007
Features:
Unique panel, can print
hotel logo ,calling instructions,
room service etc
Message Waiting lamp
10 direct dialing key for
reception, business center,
laundry, room service etc.
Source: Abenson
Price: Php1800
Quantity: 6
Total: Php 10,800
Description: HP Fax 910
ITU Group 3 fax standard Error
Correction Mode (ECM)
Source: Abenson
Price: Php4000
Quantity: 1
Total: Php 4000
Fig. 4.3 Fax machine
Apple Computers
Fig. 4.4 Apple computers
Cash Register
Fig. 4.5 Cash register
Computers
Description: I-mac
21.5-inch (diagonal) LED-
backlit display with IPS
technology; 1920-by-1080
resolution with support for
millions of colors
Source: Apple
Price: Php60000
Quantity: 1
Total: Php 60000
Description:
Brand:Sharp
model: XE-A402 Cash
Register
2 LED (one operator & one
customer)
Source: Abenson
Price: Php25000
Quantity: 2
Total: Php 50000
Description: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620
Intel® Pentium® or
Celeron®processor
533-MHz and 667-MHz DDR2
SDRAM
Source: SM Megamall
Price: Php 25000
Quantity: 5
Total: Php 125000
Fig. 4.6 Computer set
Conference Table
Fig. 4.7 Conference table
Projector
Fig. 4.7 Projector
Air Conditioning Unit
Fig. 4.8 Air Conditioning Unit
Description: YA107 modern new office
furniture conference table
Wood
Color: Zebra-striped
Source: NeswoodFurnitures
Price: Php35,000
Quantity: 1
Total: Php 35,000
Description: Sharper Image EC-PJ10
Projector
9.5in. x 9.1in. x 13.9in.
(24.13cm x 23.11cm x
35.31cm)
Source: Abenson
Price: Php 20,000
Quantity: 1
Total: Php 20,000
Description:
KOLIN A/C KAG-250ME
17 x 26 x 30.5 inch
e-series mechanical type
Source: Abenson
Price: Php 20,000
Quantity: 8
Total: Php 160000
Water Dispenser
Fig. 4.9 Water Dispenser
Walkie Talkie
Fig. 4.10 Walkie talkie
Filing Cabinet
Description: Oasis Aquarius
Refrigerant: R-134A (CFC Free)
Hot Water: 82-90 °C
Cold Water: 3-10 °C
Source: Metro Gaisano
Price: Php 9000
Quantity: 2
Total: Php 18000
Description: T8 walkie talkie
PMR446 radios - license free
Up to 10km range (subject to
terrain and conditions)
Rechargeable NiMH batteries
(supplied)
Source: Abenson
Price: Php 2600
Quantity: 1
Total: Php 2600
Description: Kefeiya White Steel Filing
Cabinet Specifications KFY-B-
02
Metal
H720 X W460 X D620mm
Source: NeswoodFurnitures
Price: Php 8000
Quantity: 5
Total: Php 40000 Fig. 4.11 Filing cabinet
Steel Locker
Fig. 4.12 Steel locker
Printer
Fig. 4.13 Printer
Other Factory Furniture and Equipment
Furniture/Equipment Quantity Price
Total
Refrigerator 1 14,700 14,700
Fire Extinguisher 4 2520 10080
Couch 4 8500 34000
Clock 5 500 2500
Push Cart 3 3200 9600
Monoblock Chairs 50 100 5000
Monoblock Tables 10 250 2500
Total 78380
Description: Penco Vanguard Assembled
Lockers 1 Tier x 3 Wide
12/36''W x 18''D x 60''H
Source: NeswoodFurnitures
Price: Php 7500
Quantity: 3
Total: Php 22500
Description
Features
Brand name: Canon
Model PIXMA MG6270
high-speed printing
copying, scanning and wi-fi
ready
Price Php 11995.00
Quantity 2
Total Php 23990.00
Table 4.1 Other Factory Furniture and Equipment
Other Office Supplies
Office Supplies
Item Unit Cost per Unit Quantity Total
Bond Paper (short) Ream 180 10 1,800
Bond Paper (long) Ream 200 10 2,000
Ballpen Box 50 15 750
Brown Envelope (short) Piece 5 50 250
Brown Envelope (long) Piece 7 50 350
Official Receipt Booklet 35 30 1,050
Columnar Book Piece 30 30 900
Fastener Box 25 20 500
Stapler Piece 65 15 975
Puncher Piece 45 15 675
Paper Clip Box 10 10 100
Scissors Piece 35 10 350
Staple Wire Box 15 10 150
File Case Piece 10 100 1,000
Marker Piece 35 10 350
Scotch Tape Piece 15 15 225
Time Card Box 35 10 350
Ledger Piece 2.5 50 125
Log Book Piece 55 7 385
Computer Ink Piece 450 10 4,500
Packaging Tape Piece 34 320 10,880
Big Scissors Piece 135 10 1,350
Cutter Piece 40 10 400
Packaging Stapler Piece 235 5 1,175
Total 30,590
Table 4.2 Other office supplies
IV. PRODUCTION PROCESS
A. Preparation
Before cooking the coconut shells, the coconut meat should be thoroughly
removed, then rinsed with sterilized water to completely clean it. Afterwards, the
shells are placed in a rotary dryer, a drying equipment with humidity or
granularity which functions with reasonable structure, high efficiency, and low
energy consumption, to remove water from rinsing and further moisture contents.
B. Carbonization of the Coconut Shells
When the coconut shells are already free from moisture and residues, these
are placed in a Carbonization kiln, a machine used to raise materials to a high
temperature in a continuous process. Set the temperature at 300°C which will
gradually result to breakdown of the shell to ashes. The spontaneous breakdown
increases the temperature to 400°C, then to 500°C which would give the ideal
outcome. Maintain the recommended temperature range and burn continuously
for four (4) hours or until the coconut shells turn into ash.
Carbonization
temp
Chemical analysis of charcoal Charcoal yield
based on oven
dry shells
°C % of fixed
charcoal
% volatile
material
(0% moisture)
300 68 31 42
500 86 13 33
700 92 7 30
Table 4-3 Comparison of the outcomes of different carbonization temperature
Low carbonization temperatures give a higher yield of charcoal but this
charcoal is low grade, is corrosive due to its content of acidic tars, and does not
burn with a clean smoke-free flame. Good commercial charcoal should have a
fixed carbon content of about 75% and these calls for a final carbonising
temperature of around 500°C.
C. Cooling of the Carbon
After cooking the coconut shells, the charcoal is sent to the cooling area. It
must be cooled down first before further processing for about an hour since it
radiates a substantial amount of heat long after the fire has been extinguished, and
if not taken care of properly can rekindle a fire that is thought to be completely
extinguished and can pose a fire hazard. It is also done after the steam activation
of the charcoal.
D. Steam Activation
The coconut shell charcoal is activated by reaction with steam at a
temperature of 900oC to 1100
oC under controlled atmosphere in a rotary kiln for 3
hours. The reaction between steam and charcoal takes place at the internal surface
area, creating more sites for adsorption. The temperature factor, in the process of
activation is very important. Below 900oC the reaction becomes too slow and is
very uneconomical. Above 1100oC the reaction becomes diffusion controlled and
therefore takes place on the outer surface of the charcoal resulting in loss of
charcoal.
E. Grinding and Pulverizing
The carbon is now placed in a jaw crasher, with the aid of the vibrator
feeder, equipment for moving small objects, for crashing. It is natural to produce
different sizes of carbon, and shall be segregated into relative sizes by the sieving
machine. The machine classifies materials by separating them by particle size
through a screen mesh. Using a combination of horizontal and vertical movements
by means of a vibratory motor, they spread the material over a screen in
controlled flow patterns and stratify the product.
V. FACTORY MACHINERIES
Fig. 4.14 Rotary Dryer
Description Brand Name: Shanghai Vostosun
Model: 1.5×12-18
Diameter(mm): 1500
Volume (m3) : 21.2
Source: SHANGHAI VOSTOSUN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD ,
China
Price Php 9500000.00
Quantity 1
Total Php 950000. 00
Fig.4.15 Carbonization Kiln
Description Brand Name: Vesta
Model: X-107B
Capacity volume (m3) : 21
Source: Vesta Kiln and Furnaces
Price Php 700000.00
Quantity 2
Total Php 700000. 00
Fig.4.16 Jaw crasher
Description Brand Name: Shanghai Vostosun
Model: PE500×750
Max. FeedingSize (mm) : 425
Capacity (t/h); 50 – 100
Overall Dimensions (mm):: 2035×1921×2000
Weight (t): 10.3
Source: SHANGHAI VOSTOSUN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD
Price Php 395000.00
Quantity 1
Total Php 395000.00
Fig.4.17 vibrating feeder
Fig.4.18 Pulverizer
Description Brand Name: HIND
Model: No.02
Grinding chamber size:11.5”
Dimension (in) 72x64x52
Approx capacity : 100 kg. per hour
Price Php 350000.00
Quantity 1
Total Php 350000.00
Description Brand name: Shanghai Vostosun
Model: GZD-490×110
Max. Feeding Size per batch (mm) :580
Dimension, Lx W x H (mm)5200×900×950
Weight (t): 4.00
Source: SHANGHAI VOSTOSUN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD
Unit price Php 589075.00
Quantity 1
Total Php 589075.00
Fig.4.19 Big bag coal filling machine
Fig. 4.20 Medium sized coal filling machine
Description Brand name: Ruili
Model:DCS-TON
Packing speed: 150-180bags per hour or 200~240bags
per hour (depends upon the weights)
Weighing scale: 100 kg. to 3000 kg, can be adjusted
freely
Source: Wuxi Ruili Technology Development Co., Ltd.,
Mainland China
Price Php 880000.00
Quantity 1
Total Php 880000.00
Description Brand name: RuiLi
Model:
Packing
speed
: 150-180bags per hour or 200~240bags per hour
(depends upon the weights)
Weighing
scale : 1 kg to 100 kg per bag, can be adjusted freely
Source: Wuxi Ruili Technology Development Co., Ltd., Mainland China
Price Php 250000.00
Quantity 1
Total Php 250000.00
Fig.4.21 Generator
Description: Brand Name: Gcneral 50 KVA Generator
Open type
3 Phase
1800 rpm
60 cycle
220 volts
Source: Working Metal Trading
Price: Php 10,2480.00
Quantity 1
Total Amount: Php 102,480.00
Fig.4.22 Platform push cart
Description Brand name: warehouse1
Model: platform push cart
Made form aluminum
Price Php 3500.00
Quantity 5
Total price Php. 17500.00
Fig. 4.23Delivery truck
Description Brand name: Isuzu
Model: 6W aluminum van 14ft MT
Engine: Diesel Engine
Cab: Standard
Transmission: Manual
Wheels: All steel
Cab: Standard Cab
Price Php 400000.00
Quantity 2
Total Php 800000.00
VI. PACKAGING PROCESS
Packaging is one of the most important things in the manufacturing process. It
gives impact and impression to the consumers just by seeing how the packaging looks
like. Usually it is one of the factors that give the entity a review during the first year of
operation. Packaging should not be taken as for granted. The proponents consider this
and have come up with different packaging style to attract consumers to like the product.
It would vary from sizes and shape suitable for each independent consumer. Illustrated
below is the process of packaging the finished product of Carbon Plus Manufacturing
Corp.
VII. PRODUCTION METHOD
There are several methods of processing, the job order production, batch
production, boutique production and the flow production.
.Carbon Plus Corporation will employ batch production as method to produce
activated carbon; each batch goes through one stage of the production process before
moving onto next stage. One batch will first undergo the carbonization then the oxidation
or steam activation, then the grinding and pulverizing stage, quality control and then
packaging.
The scheduled days of production would be from Mondays to Saturdays. The
machines would be interconnected so as to facilitate the production process with lesser
manual labor. The plant workers will operate the machines from extraction to packaging
process. After packaging and labelling, quality checking through inspection will be done
by plant supervisor. The plant workers are also in-charge of boxing the finished products
and also of transport to warehouse with the use of a push-cart.
Carbon Plus manufacturing Corp. will have 8-hour daily production operations
from Mondays to Saturdays. The manufacturing process will operate six (6) days in a
week. The official working hours for both factory employees and general/administrative
employees will be from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Consequently, any excess hours worked by the
employees will be accounted for as overtime.
The estimated days of operation for the year will be 300 days computed on Table
4.4. However, the company may also operate its business during holidays if
circumstances allows. Thus, non-working holidays are being considered in order to
determine the days worked by the employees during holiday so that they will be
compensated properly. Changes of operation days during the year may occur due to
increase or decrease of supply. Other factors include the increase and decrease of
demand, minor or major repairs of the machineries, and the performance of the factory
workers that will possibly affect the normal business operation.
VIII. QUALITY CONTROL
Before transporting the products to the warehouse, the company first assess the
quality of the products. The plant manager attends to this process, and then sealed, and
afterwards the products will be delivered to the warehouse for storage purposes.
IX. WASTE AND WASTE DISPOSAL
During the normal operation of the business, relatively few parts of the raw
materials are not directly needed in producing the end products. These are treated as
wastes or scraps. Though coconut wastes are not highly demanding for intensive care, it
is very necessary to have good and effective waste management techniques as the waste
generated cannot be reduced easily. Environmental options always have to be considered
by waste management facilities. The treatment for the scraps depends upon its quantity. If
the amount is material enough, it would be considered as an income of the corporation,
however, if the amount is immaterial, it will be considered as a part of the factory
overhead.
The company will have waste disposal management that will account and monitor
all wastes. The waste disposal management includes proper segregation of trashes, the
three R’s, and regular disposal of garbage. Basically, trash cans in the whole plant area
will be made accessible to all. Likewise, the company will implement the reduce, reuse
and recycle program.
X. SUPPLIES AND NETWORKS
A. Raw Material Requirements
1. Coconut Shells (Direct Raw Material)
Fig. 4.25 Coconut shells
Activated Carbon may be made from different kinds of carbon-rich
raw materials such as wood, peat, coconut shells, nut shells, bones and fruit
stones. Carbon Plus Corporation offers activated carbon made from coconut
shells. Coconut shell is the best raw material in producing high quality
activated carbon for it has inherent qualities that make it the best material to
be used. The inherent qualities of coconut shells are shown in the table below.
Inherent Quality Description
High hardness levels
(> 97%):
Ensures superior material handling and
minimizes dust generation.
High surface area
(up to 1500 m2/g):
Gives high adsorption efficiency
High microporosity
(< 20 Angstroms):
Gives high adsorption and retention
capacity. This is important for the
removal of low-molecular weight organics
and trace levels of contaminants.
Low ash content:
Gives high purity preventing
contamination of adsorbates.
High density
Provides for economical containment for
the same level of filtration.
Table 4.4 Inherent Qualities of Coconut Shells
With these inherent qualities, the use of coconut shell as the main raw
material would provide Carbon Plus Company the edge among other
producers of activated carbon with the use of other raw materials.
The company would be supplied mainly with this raw material by the
family business of one of our incorporator, Dailene S. De La Cruz. Since the
plant is located at the heart of coconut producing region, if ever the main
supplier would not meet the needs of the company there are many other
suppliers that would be available to supply the company’s needs. Also, the
company would be coordinating with the Philippine Coconut Association
(PCA) for other potential sources of coconut shells.
2. Sack bags (Indirect Raw Material)
Fig. 4.26 Sack bag for Packaging
After the product has been processed, it would now then be packed in sack bags
according to the desired weight. Sack bags would be used instead of plastic bags to
minimize the consumption of plastic and thus, promote a greener environment.
B. Raw Material Cost
The cost of the raw materials is as follows:
Raw Material Description Quantity/Dimension Price
Coconut Shells Direct Raw Material 1 kilo P 250.00
Sack bag Indirect Raw Material 270mm W x 345mm L P 3.00
Table 4.5 Cost of Raw Materials
C. Material Handling Design
1. Work Practices
Upon the arrival of the raw materials, it would be put into storage.
The employees would ensure that the FIFO (First In, First Out) Method
would be used. Thus the newly arrived raw materials would be put at the
last part of the storage room and the materials to be put to process would be
at the part nearest to the door.
When materials would be put into the production room, workers
must take cautious actions during the transfer period.
2. Work Area
The area in which the materials would be stored, processed and
packaged are connected with one another for easy transfer of materials.
This would increase the efficiency of the production and also, it would
prevent any fortuitous event during the transfer of the materials from one
work area to another.
3. Storage
The materials and supplies would be stored properly in a room which
has the proper ventilation for the materials. The materials and supplies
would be segregated as to their kind. Daily check of the storage is a must to
preserve the quality of the materials.
4. Clothing
The employees would be wearing the company’s signature polo shirt
with the logo and name of the company, Carbon Plus Corporation. They
would be properly provided with masks and gloves for the workers
protection from hazardous incident.
5. General Precautions
Employees must be very careful in the production room. They must
keep proper distance from the machineries and equipment to keep them
from hazardous incidents. Factory workers must always wear their masks
and gloves during the etire work period for precautionary measures.
6. Maintenance
The storeroom handling the materials would be properly cleaned and
maintained every day. It would be checked by the maintenance personnel to
ensure the preservation of the materials’ quality. Also, the production and
packaging rooms would be properly maintained every day by maintenance
personnel.
7. Training
Before the employees undergo in the actual practice, they would be
trained by skilled individuals for them to gain the actual know-how of the
operation. The performance of the employees would affect the quality of
product produced. Thus, they would have to obtain an understanding of the
process of the production for them to perform well in the actual practice.
XI. TECHNOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE
Department of Science and Technology
The company would be coordinating with the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST) for sources of information about innovations in technologies that
would be of great help for a more efficient and effective machines and equipment in the
processing of Activated Carbon. Furthermore, other information such as processes and
chemical data regarding the operations and production of the entity would be gathered in
the said department.
XII. UTILITIES
A. Electricity
Without power the whole production process would not function and the
operation processes would also be affected. Thus, the need for electricity is vital
for the entire company to run continuously. Carbon Plus Corporation would
acquire its electricity at the Manila Electric Company (also known as
MERALCO). Also, the company would provide a power generator in cases of
possible blackouts or brownouts for the company to run smoothly.
B. Water
Water is a universal need for every human being and is also a need for
companies. It plays a very important role in our daily routines. It is used for
hygiene, hydration and is also a part of the process of producing the company’s
product. Thus, the need for establishing a good water connection arises. The
company would secure its water connection at the Quezon Metropolitan Water
District.
C. Telecommunications
Technologies have evolved rapidly and as a result, the way people
communicate has been largely affected. Communications nowadays are faster
with the use of phones and fax machines. The company would acquire a
connection at Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) which the
country’s top provider of telecommunication. Also, the company would secure a
Sun Cellular plan. This would enable employees to communicate and transact
with each other and to other external individuals like customers and suppliers.
D. Internet Service Provider
In our world today, the World Wide Web is the top source of information.
The company would secure a PLDT myDSL connection also at PLDT for a high
speed internet connection. Not only it would enable the employees to acquire
information it would also help the company for a faster sharing of data and
information within the entity. Furthermore, it would accommodate online
transactions and other related services online.
CHAPTER 6
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY
I. Contribution to the Philippine Economy
The establishment of the company would help the Philippine economy grew. It
increases the government’s tax collection for the intention of using the money
acquired for the development of the country. Furthermore, it would help in the export
aspect of the country once it started exporting its product in the near future.
II. Contribution to the People of Quezon Province
Building a new company within Quezon Province would increase the number
of available jobs within the region. Qualified unemployed individuals within Quezon
would be given the chance to acquire a job with a fair salary without having the need
to go out of the region. Thus, this would help them cope up with their family’s needs
and also have time to spend with their family more than when working outside the
region.
The company would also help the suppliers of coconut shells within Quezon
Province gain an additional customer. With as much as they would be of help to
Carbon Plus Corporation, the company would be of help with theirs too. Furthermore,
customers within Quezon Province would not need to go beyond the region just to
acquire activated carbon. They could acquire the product as fast as possible with less
cost.
III. Contribution to the Environment
Carbon Plus Corporation aims to help in the purification of the environment.
The product itself promotes the said aim due to its trait as an adsorbent and is really
the one used to purify substances. Furthermore, the corporation ensures the
environmental awareness of its employees and staffs. It would promote a clean and
green environment within and outside its plant facilities.
CHAPTER 7
LIST OF EXPECTATION
Carbon Plus Corporation is a corporation designed to be globally competitive in its
products and services. The corporation is expected to be one of the trademarks of Quezon in
the coming years bringing out the usefulness and importance of coconut, the major product
of Quezon. The corporation expects to help the province in the coming years with regards to
employment, cleanliness, and progress.
Carbon Plus further expects to expand its operations as soon as possible to
CALABARZON, to the whole Luzon, to the whole Philippines, and hopefully be able to
export its products to other countries in the globe. To be globally competitive, Carbon Plus
expects to regularly innovate their products and processes, as well as its services for the
convenience of the common good.
Sooner, Carbon Plus will rise by means of slowly but surely taking steps to progress.
Hopefully, in the future years to come, Carbon Plus will be able to build a name that is
trusted and respected.