CHAPTER II
TECHNICAL ASPECT
In engaging into business requires much preparations and research. Many factors must be considered before making decisionsin implementing it. Every detail of the business and the product should be well planned. Hence, it is very important to study the technical aspect of the business well. Technical chnical aspect aspect shows shows and discuss discusses es the basic basic operatio operation n flows flows and activities of the proposed proect. !urthermore, it identifies whether the product offered can be produced at a desired quantity at its minimum cost.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The proposed product is deodorant. It is made up of coconut oil, baking soda, corn starch, and beeswa". #tudies on individuals with dry skin show that coconut oil can improve the moisture and lipid content of the skin. $oconut oil is e"cellent massage oil for the skin as well. It acts as an effective moisturi%er on all types of skin, including dark underarm. The benefit of coconut oil on the skin is comparable to that of mineral oil. !ortunately, unlike mineral oil, there is no chance of having any adverse side effects on the skin from the application of cocon coconut ut oil. oil. $ocon $oconut ut oil oil theref therefore ore is a safe safe soluti solution on for prev preven entin ting g dry skin, skin, whitens dark underarm and lessens odour.
&eeswa" locks in moisture, fosters cells and protects skin from damaging environmental factors. Honeygirlorganic.com reports beeswa" effectively 'softens your skin and creates a long(lasting protective coating against the elements. It also is a naturally nourishing moisturi%er as well as being anti(inflammatory, antibacterial, anti(allergenic and a germicidal antio"idant.' )e also use &aking #oda, according to T*$ +lanet reen-s osh +eterson, '&aking soda makes a top(notch e"foliation.' He says it-s because baking soda is 'coarse, but not too coarse. It-s the best amount of coarse for removing the top layer of dead skin cells, and if applied correctly, it won-t cause your sensitive skin to become red and irritated.' /ur deodorant product is safe, affordable and convenient with the health benefits the users can have. To use the product, apply 0(1 swipes per underarm every day. 2o not apply on broken skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. +roduction #chedule
PRODUCTION FLOW
3aw Material +rocurement
#hredding the coconut
E"tracting the coconut milk
!iltering
$ooking the coconut milk into oil
Mi"ing with other ingredients
+ackaging and #toring
The production flow of the proposed product as summari%ed above is discussed in the succeeding paragraph.
Raw Materials Procurement
The owner will buy the coconut from Manong *ito4s #ari(sari #tore in $ompostela +ublic Market where the production site is situated. The baking soda will be bought from the nearest public market. Shredding the coconut
#plit the coconut into half and drain the milky liquid of the coconut. 5sing the coconut grater, the coconut shells is held towards the ridged part of the grater and turn the handle in order to move the other end of the grater which would help in grating the coconut. Extracting the coconut milk
6dd a cup of warm water in every grated coconut 7898:. 5sing the muslin cloth and hand gloves, squee%e directly over a bowl. 3epeat until all of the grated coconut has been squee%ed. !or the second e"traction, another cup of water is added and the procedure is repeated. Filtering
To insure that the no shredded coconut is mi"ed into the milk, filtering is needed. 5sing the strainer or muslin cloth, pour the coconut milk over another container with a lid. 3epeat procedure until all coconut milk has been filtered. Converting the coconut milk into oil
To make the coconut oil, boil the coconut milk. +lace it in a saucepan on a burner and turn the heat to medium high. &ring it to a boil and cook, stirring
constantly, until the water has evaporated and the cream has separated from the oil and turned brown. Mixing with other ingredients
To make a ; cup of coconut oil, 8=> cup of cornstarch, 8=> cup of baking soda, ? tablespoon of beeswa" and ? drops of lavender essential oil. 2o it in a very slow speed as possible until achieved the desired results. Packaging and Storing
The resulting mi"ture will then be packed in ;
RAW MATERIALS
The determination of the source of raw materials is one of the important activities during the pre(operating period. This is necessary to acquire quality materials at minimum cost. The proect shall obtain the coconut from Manong *ito4s #ari(sari #tore located at $ompostela +ublic Market, the lavender essential oil from #omera 7located at9 *evel 8, 6yala $enter $ebu: , the cornstarch and baking soda can be obtained from $arbon Market on a per kilo basis, and lastly, the beeswa" is from $arbon Market. Coconut
A coconut meat which has been shredded or flaked.
It is composed of medium chain fatty acids 7or Triglyerides:
which help keep skin smooth and
moisturi%ed by trapping the escaping moisture from pores. Most of the medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil are lauric acid, which is only found in as high as concentrate in human breastmilk. This powerful acid actually helps increase immunity and fight infections, which makes it essential to our daily diets. $oconut oil may be useful as a deodorant because it is antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral and anti microbial. Bakn! Soda
6 white crystalline compound, @aH$/ A, with a slightly alkaline taste, also called 7 bicarbonate of soda, sodium bicarbonate). These ingredients are known for its odor eliminating effects, it neutrali%es acids and odor causing bacteria in the body. 6s a bonus it can also help lighten skin in darkened armpits. Cornstarch
#tarch prepared from corn grains, used industrially and as a thickener in cooking. It is also known to absorb wetness in underarms. Bees"a#
6 natural wa" produced in the bee hive of honey bees of the genus 6pis. &eeswa" is a popular ingredient in many natural skin(care products, and it has this magical property wherein liquid oils remain in a solid state at much higher temperatures when mi"ed with it. It helps to stabili%e this recipe so it isn4t sticky due to the coconut oil. &eeswa" is another inherently e"cellent choice in skincare products, as it does not clog pores, but it does help the moisturi%ing properties of the butters and oils in this recipe to Block4 into your skin so they can do their obs. La$ender Essenta% O%
*avender oil, which has long been used in the production of perfume, can also be used in aromatherapy. The scent has a calming effect which may aid in rela"ation and the reduction of an"iety and stress. *avender is great for skincare due to its antiseptic and antifungal properties which help to reduce scarring and speed up healing. *avender essential oil is used to treat various skin problems. This herb is widely used in beauty products and fragrances due to its various skin benefits.
PRODUCTION CAPACIT&
&usiness is not only about making sales. Cou need to know very well the capability of your business to meet the demands of the market. /ne thing that needs to be given great attention is the production capacity. +roduction capacity
is the volume of production using the available resources in a specific time period. iven the aforesaid time(frame of production, the proposed proect will have the capacity to produce A< units of ;
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PRODUCTION LOCATION
The location of the production site is a vital key of successful operations. #everal factors need to be considered in the choice of the production site. 6 clean and peaceful area, the pro"imity of raw materials and the target market were considered in the recommendation of the site. The proposed plant site will be located at M6E 3esidences, Hika +oblacion, $ompostela, $ebu. The si%e of the area to be rented is 0F square meters. 7rental price of +hp >,<<<, two months advance, two months deposit: The site is being recommended because it is close to the sources of raw materials and would require a minimum cost of delivery to the target market.
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*ayout is a graphic drawing or illustration which shows the topographic setting G physical arrangements that organi%ed the facilities used in the business enterprise. 6 layout should be properly designed to achieve optimum use of the place as well as allows employees to carry out their task conveniently and fast.
UTILITIES
5tilities are essential services that a business must be able to rely upon in order to succeed. +ublic 5tilities provide an important commodity or service, such as water, electricity, transportation, or communication, to the public. It gives benefits in the business operation respectively in the production of proposed product and for operability and profitability. Water Su((%)
It is one of the primary utility requirements of our deodorant business. It will be use in cleansing the hands before and after the production of our deodorant which we named as $ocodeo, used for the e"traction of the coconut milk, washing of other raw materials and also for the tools used. The source of our water will be the Metropolitan $ebu )ater 2istrict 7M$)2: in order to assure a good water supply for the performance of every task and to ensure the safety of our valued buyers.
E%ectrct)
It will be necessary for the proper and smooth operation of our business. This will also set the atmosphere of the store for its proper lighting, ventilation and ambience. The electricity will be provided by the Jisayan Electric $ompany 7JE$/. Te%eco44uncatons
Telecommunications is a form of communication that is said to be necessitous to the duration of our business which is called $ocodeo, as one of newest in the market, need these so called telecommunications in order to have a clear and proper negotiation with suppliers and especially with the customers regarding their feedbacks, suggestions, recommendation and other customer concerns that can help and contribute to the business growth, development and profitability. Fue%
6s what )ikipedia define, it is a flammable mi"ture of hydrocarbon gases used as a fuel in heating appliances, cooking equipment, and vehicles. )e will be using this for cooking purposes and as well as for vehicle fuel. 6s for the cooking, this will be used in heating the coconut milk in order to convert it into coconut oil. )e will also be using this to fuel our vehicles which will be used in picking up the purchased materials and supplies needed and also for the delivery of our finish product to the different distributor, since it is more economical than petrol, diesel and other source of power.
WASTE MANA3EMENT DISPOSAL
/ne of the main goals of our study is not ust to prioritise the safety and satisfaction of our customers but also to utili%e the raw materials that we will be using. Through utili%ation we can create another product or e"pand a new business that would surely bring another source of income. #ince our product is all about coconut oil deodorant, we will be making use of the coconut fruit itself. The first part of it is the coconut husk, instead of ust throwing it we can sell it to those people who are engaged in crafting and charcoal making. The second thing is the coconut water that will be e"tractedK it will be sold to interested buyers. 6nd for the grated coconut, it can be sold to those who go for livestock raising, it has been said that grated coconut can be a substitute for their feeds. 6ll spilled out residues and ingredients will be cleaned and disposed of immediately. The owners will also strictly implement waste segregation by providing trash bins for biodegradable and non(biodegradable wastes inside the production area as well as inside the store since the production area and the store is ust in one place. These shall be disposed every day. 6t the end of the day, the workers should observe proper waste disposal management. They should always keep their work place clean and orderly. Tools and equipment used should be cleaned accordingly so as to avoid any contamination of the product. The owners should also e"amine the work place every day before closing and opening the store. Everyone is encouraged to strictly comply with the set of standards in cleanliness specifically with the proper disposal and management of waste.
