CHAPTER III

TECHNICAL STUDY

The technical aspect of this feasibility study will provide in-depth analysis of the actual operation of the business.

A. Product Description
Taro Gabi Chips, a product where all customers find new delicious taste of chips. The proposed business will offer consumers products that will fit their taste. This is very nutritious food and while the family and friends have bonding moment they can have it whenever they want to eat together.

B. Production Process

To ensure the smooth, continuous, and effective flow of the business operations, the proposed business will take several steps for its process of production.

Figure 3.1
Production Process
Figure 3.1 shows the production process of the proposed business. The production process is fairly simple. The steps are the preparation of the TaroGabiChips, processing of the product,shaping the product before the cooking will give attraction to the customers, after a few minutes of packaging it is ready to sell to the retailers.
C. Machineries, Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures
Machineries and equipment needed for Taro Chips production will be using are as follows:
Table 3.1

Machineries and Equipment

Description Usage Unit Price Quantity Estimated Useful Life Amount
Desktop Computer
Samsung Serves as the storage of documents of the business. P12,000 1 5 years P12,000
Cell phone
Nokia 1200 Used as communication with customers and external people. P999.00 1 5 years P999.00
Freezer
Sanyo Storage raw materials P12,000 1 10 years P12,000
Ceiling Fan
Standard Used to ventilate the business. P2,500 2 10 years P5,000
Deep Frying Machine use for cooking P 18,000 1 10 years P 18,000
Generator
Kobuta Alternative source of electricity P9,500 1 10 years P9,500
Fire Extinguisher For safety in case of fire incident P450 1 10 years P450
Total P57,949

Table 3.1 shows the machineries and equipment of the proposed business. Personal computer is used for saving files and other important documents. Freezer is for the storage of raw materials. Ceiling fans help in the ventilation of the business area. The deep frying machine will be use in cooking.Machineries and equipment will be purchased at Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro. The total cost for the machineries and equipment is P39,949.

Table 3.2
Furniture and Fixtures
Description Usage Unit Price Quantity Estimated Useful Life Amount
Chairs These will be place at the different areas of the business P120 5 10 years P600
Desk ( wood ) Used in the office area P900 1 5 years P900
Tables
( wood) These will be placed in processing area of the business. P700 1 5 years P700
Total P2,200

Table 3.2 shows the furniture and fixtures of the proposed business. Table and chairs are used in the office and other areas of the business. The furniture and fixtures of the proposed business will be purchased at Mamburao and have the total amount of P2,200.

D. Building and Facilities

The proponents decided to rent an existing building worth of 4,500 per month. The proponents also will be responsible for the renovation and painting of the building to be attractive and presentable in the consumers.
Table 3.3
Description Unit Quantity Cost Total
Paint brush Per piece 2 P20 P40
Paint Per gallon 1 P250 P250
Paint for mixing(small) Per piece 2 P25 P50
Total P340

Table 3.3 show the cost of materials that will be using in renovation of the building.
E. Location
The proposed business, Taro Chips Store is located in Rizal Street, Brgy. 7 Mamburao Occidental Mindoro.
Figure 3.2
The Location Map

MLuiller Mercury power plus

BEPPER LBC JV MJRJ

Figure 3.2 shows the location map of the proposed business.

Waste Management
Since the proposed business has no toxic waste. Garbage and trash will be placed in plastic containers and be disposed either at the specific trash site or will be picked up by the garbage truck.
Figure 3.2
Poultry Floor Plan

Figure 3.2 shows the overview of the whole poultry farm. The business area is divided into four (4) areas office, storage, processing, and the main poultry. These areas were carefully analyzed and were adopted in the operation process as well as the needs of the business.
The office area houses the managers area and the personnel area. It is where the paper works are done. The storage area is where the harvested quail eggs are stored for delivery. The processing area is the packaging of quail eggs and receiving area for customers. The poultry is where quails are raised and eggs are harvested. The total area of the building is 210.19 square meters.
E. Location
The proposed business will be located at So. Tambunakan, Brgy. Balansay, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro. The location was chosen primarily because of the rural settings that are suitable for raising quail for egg production.

Figure 3.3
The Location Map
Balansay Proper

CMEG QUIAL EGG

PRODUCTION

F. Capacity and Schedulings

The poultry can house 48 layer cages for laying purposes. Each layer cage can house 11female quails for laying. The total number of laying quails is 640. Each laying female quail can produce 19 quail eggs a day.
Table 3.7
Egg Production Capacity per cage
No. Of Female Quails per cage Egg Capacity per Day
11 200
Table 3.7 shows the number of eggs that the business can produce in a day. The business will have 640 female quails which can produce 9,600 eggs in a day and 288,000 eggs in a month. The total number of quail eggs that the business can produce is 3,356,000.
The proposed business, because of its nature, will have farm operations everyday for the whole year except for holidays. However, the office work will only be open from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
G. Utilities and Other Costs
Table 3.8
Utilities and Other Costs
Description Sources Monthly Cost Annual Cost
Electricity OMECO P7,200 P86,400
Fuel Shell P2,500 P30,000
Cellphone Load Smart load P300 P3,600
Quail Feeds Market P3000 P36,000
Quail Egg Packaging Materials Ladeeco
Agricultural Supplies P1,200 P14,400
Total P170,400

Table 3.8 shows the utilities and other costs of the proposed business. Electricity is for the power supply of the business. Water is for drinking, cleaning, and cooking purposes. Fuel is used for the transportation of the business. The total utilities and other costs is P170,400.