Workshop 4

TECHNICAL ASPECT

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 The test of viability of the proposed project depends on the answer to the basic question-Will the
project generate a rate or return on investment that is higher than the minimum rate of return?
Product or Service
Product or service description The guide questions are:
 What is the physical appearance of the product? What are the mechanical parts of the product?
 What are the chemical contents of the product?
 What benefits does the product provide?
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Manufacturing Process
 Description of the manufacturing process
 The manufacturing process should be illustrated through a flowchart.
 The process should be properly described.
 Are there alternative manufacturing processes?
 Provide flowcharts.

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Plant Capacity
 Determine the plant capacity and size of the plant based on the size of the demand.
 Corollary guide questions on plant capacity:
 Who is the supplier of the machines?
 What is the design of the plant?
 How much is the cost involved?
 The perspective of the processing plant should be provided.

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Production Schedule
 Various schedules are presented in this section. They should include the following:
 quantities to produce
 raw materials to purchase
 direct labor cost
 finished goods and delivery time
 inventory level
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Plant Location and Layout
 The description of plant location and plant layout should be provided. A schematic diagram of plant
layout should also be presented
 The guide questions are:
o Where will the manufacturing plant be constructed?
o What is the layout of the plant?

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Machinery and Equipment

 The description, specifications, model, and type of machinery and equipment should be presented in
this section, including the total cost involved.
 The guide questions are:
 What is the model, specification, and type of machinery to be purchased?
 Who are the suppliers? nearby?
 How much is the cost?
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Building Structures and Other Facilities

 The design, number, size, and type of the buildings and other vertical structures, including the
estimated cost, are presented in this section.
 The perspective and the internal structure arrangement should also be presented.
 The guide questions are:
How many buildings will be constructed?
What type of building shall be constructed?
How much is the total estimated cost?
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Waste Disposal System

 The disposal system should be described in this section.
 The guide questions are:
 What type of waste will result from processing?
 What type of disposal waste system shall be adopted?
 How much is the expected cost?

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Manufacturing Cost Requirements

 The cost of raw materials, direct labor, and overhead requirement are presented in this section.
 The guide questions are:
o What types of raw materials are used in the production?
o What is the proximity of the source of raw materials to the plant?
o How many workers are required to produce the product?
o How much is the estimated overhead cost?

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Conclusion of the Technical Study

 The conclusion should focus on the main issue of the technical study, that is, is the project technically
viable?

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Note:
 Each team member should submit the same to their google classroom. Please follow this format
to name your file. Workshop4_BA418FS_Name