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Mechanical Engineering DepartmentRm. 217 2

ndFlr. CEA Bldg.

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ME PROJECT STUDY 2

A PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY ON USING

DAMPING MECHANISM FOR TRACKINGSYSTEM OF SOLAR PANELS WITH RAM PUMP

FOR WATER SYSTEM

Submitted by:by

Flores, Daniel S.Gadin, Jake Elgene

Gallano, Nimuel


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imbued with desirable work attitudes

Approval Sheet

This thesis entitledFeasibility Study in Using Damping Mechanism for

Tracking System of Solar Panels with Ram Pump for Water Systemprepared and submitted by Daniel Flores, Jake Elgene Gadin, Nimuel Gallano,John Isaac Gonzales, Jethro Jerei Lizardo, Carla Llamado, Renz NathanielMagpili in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree in Bachelor ofScience in Mechanical Engineering, has been examined and recommended for

acceptance and approval for Oral Examination.

Engr. Loida D. SantosAdviser

Approved by the Panel of Examiners on Oral Examination.

xxxxxxxxOral Defense Panelist

Engr. Jesus D. Callanta


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Acknowledgements

With deepest gratitude and appreciation, we humbly give thanks to

the people whom with us to help in making these study complete.

To our parents, for their love and support, for providing all our

needs financially and morally, for their patience and understanding, for

their never fading advices and for being there for us no matter what.

To the institution where we are studying, Polytechnic University of

the Philippines, where we are continuously growing as a Bachelor of

Science in Mechanical Engineering student.

To all our professor, who shared and continuously sharing their

knowledge to finish these activity and also to prepared us for more

challenges to come in our career.

To our classmates, for the happiness and for being there to


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Introduction

A demand of energy sources is one of the greatest challenges facing

our nation and even the other countries too. As time passes by, the

worlds population is continuously increasing so be there also the

exceeding of human energy needs. To supply these necessities, finding

ways to convert the alternative renewable energies to electricity to

sustain the life of electrical machines and appliances created by modern

technology where it used by every individual to make their lives easier

and effortless. Solar energy has considered being one of the best

substitutes power sources because of its abundance in nature. It is also

a renewable form of energy. To fulfill the energy needs of a country like

the Philippines, there is a must to develop an efficient system which

could capture maximum power.

Solar panels are a device used to capture the suns radiation The


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Table of ContentsPRELIMINARY PAGES PAGE

TITLE PAGE iAPPROVAL SHEET ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii

ABSTRACT iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi

LIST OF TABLES viii

LIST OF FIGURES ix

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Description of the Company 1

Vision 2

Mission 11

Feasibility Criteria 12

Highlights of the Project 17

Name of the Proposed Project

Type of Business Organization

Location of Office and Plant

Proponents

Mode of Financing 23

Summary of Findings and Conclusions 24

Chapter 2 Marketing Aspect

Market Description 29


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Chapter 4 Technical AspectGeneral Product Description 51

Manufacturing Process 67

Plant Size and Production Schedule 69

Machineries 84

Location 67

Structure 69

Plant Layouts 84Raw Materials 67

Utilities 69

Operation and Maintenance 84

Workers Uniform 67

Packaging Design 69

Chapter 5 Financial Aspect

Project Cost 86

Income Statement 87

Cash Flow Statement 88

Balance Sheet 86

Owners Equity 87

Notes to Financial Statement 88

Financial Ratios 87

Payback Period 88

Break even Sales 86


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EXECUTIVE

SUMMARY


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DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY

SolarTech Company develops existing solar panels to produceenough electricity for a powering a community and at the same time

build a water system that will sustain the need of people.

The core function of building this company is to provide a

sustainable energy source for the Philippine community, thus making

the entire country dependent with renewable energy, also providing cleanwater supply for the rural places.

VISION

SolarTech envisions becoming the first company in the country

that will provide sufficient renewable energy source with water system atthe same time for the entire country.

MISSION

SolarTech Companyaims to provide all the Filipino residence with

clean water and sufficient friendly source of energy through a basic

system so that anyone may adopt.


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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROJECT

NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECTThe company name is SolarTech, this word was derived from two

words, Solar correspond with the solar panel the one that will provide

electricity through conversion of radiant energy from the sun. This device

will be the main source of the study. Tech stands for technology, by

producing electricity with simultaneously providing clean water for thedevelopment of the Philippine community.

TYPE OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION

The company is in the form of General Partnership, wherein the

local government unit will be the sole partner of the company. The

government will be the one to provide budget for a certain project.

LOCATION OF OFFICE AND PLANT

The plant will be located at Kalayaan, General Trias, Cavite, this is

the most accessible location for production of product. Here all the

different parts will be assembled and can be easily transported through

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MODE OF FINANCING

Through collaboration with the local government, the budget will

be coming from the allocated budget for electrification and irrigation of a

certain community.

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

Within all the aspects, the technical aspect is the most important,

this will determine whether the study is possible or not. The product is

more on technical improvement of some existing solar panels. Thus

giving an emphasis on its design is very important.

Other aspect such as Marketing, Management, Financial and the

Socio-economic will only be possible if there are concrete parameters

base on the technical aspect of the project.

Continuous collaboration with the government agencies increase


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MARKETING

ASPECT


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This section covers the marketing aspect of solar panels with tracking

system through water system throughout the Philippines. The focuses on

marketing are the market description; Demand analysis; Identification and

Analysis of Demand; Estimated of past and present demand; supply analysis,

market share; marketing plan and program and other major consideration.

OBJECTIVES

To develop a strategic plan in promoting and marketing the product.

To develop strategies that are designed to educate customers about the

system most important features, persuade the local government for

funding of it.

To build up marketing strategies ensuring the success of the sales of

Solar Panels with tracking system a water supply.

I.

MARKET DESCRIPTION

A.

General Market Description

Starting a company, it is important to determine who your

potential customers are and what their needs look like You must get a


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B. Target Market

The target market of the industry are the remote areas within the

country especially those without electricity and substantial supply of

water.

Target customers are the LGU or the Local Government Units,

through this joint venture with these units, the installations of the

systems will be possible since they are the one to subsidize the projects

from their allocated budget.

C.

Product Description

The solar tracking system is designed to drive the panel for

following suns movement to increase power output.The tilting process of

the panel 3 is due to a weight balancing of the water container 2 and the

damping device 4. The process begins with the initial position at 6am

where the panel 3 is facing east. The container 2 is initially full and is

connected to the supply tank 1. At the same time water is being

discharged by the siphoning device 8. The intake water from the supply

tank 1 to the container 2 and the discharged water are all controlled by a

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discharged water is connected to the storage tank 6 with a faucet. When

the water in the storage tank 6 is not enough; tap water may be directly

connected to the faucet for other usage.

The water will be supplied from rivers, this will be pumped using

Ram pump. This pump uses the inertia of flowing water in order to

deliver the water into higher energy level. This pump is connected to the

supply tank for providing water to the container so that the damper will

be countered.

The discharge water from the counterweight will then direct to the

storage tank, this tank will be the one to supply water for the use of the

entire community. The water will be distributed for different usage.


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II. CUSTOMER ANALYSIS

Specific objective must be attained for customers satisfaction. This

is the main concern the local government for their people. Allocating

budgets for a specific projects is a crucial decision, since the output of

the project must be transparently seen by the community. Household

solar panels can easily adopt the design using two tanks for storing the

water so that it can be used after using the system. Experiments must be

done in a long timespan to come up with the accurate results.

It is clearly define that economical projects with worth funding for

are the main concern of all governments units.

III. COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

SolarTech Company develops existing solar panels to produce

enough electricity for powering a community and at the same time build

a water system that will sustain the need of people.

The possible direct competitors are the large distributor of solarpanels with existing solar trackers.

The indirect competitors are those companies that also provide


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balance if and only if the weight of two and distance with respect to

fulcrum is equal and proportional. Then, a damper is place below the

panel to prevent the random movement of the panel cause by strong

wind and in some instances when the balancing on each side is too fast

causing the panel to move rapidly, this will make the panel inefficient to

harness the solar energy.

IV.INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

Priority projects of many local governments unit is concerning

electrification of remote areas as well as water irrigation or supply for its

people. This result is because nowadays, electricity is already considered

as the fourth of the primary needs of human, meaning the electricity next

to water plays a great role with the development of a certain locale, thus

the country as well.

Renewable energy sources are in large demand due to shortage of

petroleum fuel which is the main source of energy for producing energy.To overcome this issue, the use of renewable energy resources needs to

be enhanced manifold. The main purpose of this paper is to design a


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Segmentation

Since the target market was the Local governments, the industry

was segmented in the following manner:

Annual allocated budget (Economic based)

a. High Income group - Class A

b. Upper middle income group - Class B

c. Lower middle income group - Class C

d. Low income group - Class D

V. DEMAND ANALYSIS

A.

Identification Analysis of Demand Determinants

a.

Population


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b. Income

The proponents include the group of all allocated budget for

certain barangays.

The barangay can appropriate not more than 55% of the totalannual income actually realized during the next preceding fiscal year for


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c. Prices

The proponents strategy in pricing their product will surely fit the

budget of everyone. They will price their product at a lower amount than

those of their direct competitors. Even if the price is lower, it would not

sacrifice the quality of the food. The proponents consider the price which

the respondents show that 50% of them are willing to buy our products

ranging from P 500,000P 1,000,000.

d. Product Preference

Consumers have different preference in determining what they

should buy. There are many factors that consumers consider in

purchasing the proponents conducted a survey regarding the buying

behavior of the consumers

Solar potential in the Philippines

In the Philippines, the potential is even greater than the

aspirational target of 1,528MW attributed to solar in the National

Renewable Energy Plan until 2030


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uncertainty in workforce supply and demand. For example, it may be

difficult to plan anticipated labor requirements and available employee

resources for "funnel opportunities." A funnel opportunity is an

opportunity that, if realized, will quickly place much larger demands on

an enterprise that has been the workload in the past. An example of a

funnel opportunity may be a significant new job or contract that a

company has bid on, but not yet won. Each funnel opportunity that is

won becomes a project that requires resources.

Resource planning involves the allocation of workforce resources

(generally employees and their time) to the projects undertaken by the

enterprise. Resource planning will allocate resources according to the

schedules and skills of the resources involved and the scheduling and

requirements of the projects to which the resources are allocated. As can

be imagined, this planning becomes a complex problem in situations

where project demands are dictated by a dynamic environment and

resources include a large numbers of employees.

Demand Gap Analysis

Year Demand Suppy Gap


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Figure 13. The figure above shows that there is a large gap between the demandof all barangays and supply within the country.

Market Share Analysis

Capacity of the company to installed annually = 15 units

Capacity of the company to installed annually = 25 unitsCapacity of the company to installed annually = 75 units

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DEMAND AND SUPPLY A NALYSIS

Supply Demand


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Distribution Network

Major parts after assembling will be immediately deliver to the

sites for installations. Temporary stockroom will be provided within the

sites vicinity for the delivered components. Shipments of the assembled

parts for distant sites, tracking system will be done for remote sites.

Packaging Design

Correct, safe and careful packaging of solar panelsis becoming

an increasing issue in an industry in which many companies compete

against each other with similar products and pricing plays a crucial role.

There already exist some companies specializing in solar (PV) module

packaging, offering advanced packaging materials and sound packaging

solutions.

There will be global standardsat a certain point of time to which

more and more manufacturers will adhere. Until then, when importing

solar panels overseas, make sure at multiple steps from the purchase,

packaging, loading, transport, to the arrival and unloading that your


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X. SWOT ANALYSIS

Strengths Weaknesses

Increases Efficiency of solar panels

Economical method of producing Energy

and water

Low maintenance

Pioneering method of Energy-water

production

High initial cost

Credibility due to innovative

Difficulty in Materials

transportation

Opportunities Threats

Development of communities

Expanding the companys product line to

meet a broader range of customer range

and a bigger share in the market

Bigger share to local governments income

Possible future investments

Existing and future

competitors

Developed locals

Potential product obsolescence

due to rigid technological

developments


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MANAGEMENT

ASPECT


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Management aspect will focus on the determination of who will manage

and how the business would run. This aspect focuses on the brief description

of the business which includes the company name, company vision and

mission and company goals; type of business organization; form of ownership;

the officers and the employees of the business discussing their responsibilities

and job description; the benefits, roles and rights of the employees; company

policies, rules and regulations implemented in the duration of business

operation; legal requirements needed for the establishment of the business;

project time table; organizational structure; and other information needed in

the management.

OBJECTIVES:

To establish the policy and rules of the company.

To describe the jobs and responsibilities of each employees to have an

efficient organization, planning, direction and control of the operations of

the business.

To create an organizational structure that will be useful in organizing

and managing the business.

To have a better understanding regarding the type of ownership that the


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A. Company Name

The company name is SolarTech, this word was derived from

two words, Solar correspond with the solar panel the one that will

provide electricity through conversion of radiant energy from the

sun. This device will be the main source of the study. Tech stands

for technology, by producing electricity with simultaneously

providing clean water for the development of the Philippine

community.

B.

Company Logo


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E. Company Goal

SolarTech Company will provide solution to electricity and

water shortage through basic system that everyone can adopt.

F.

Company Competitiveness

Advocate of renewable energy source.

Successful partner of the Philippine government for promoting

solution to energy and water shortage.

First company to offer energy source with simultaneous water

supply.

II.

BUSINESS BACKGROUND

TheBusiness Background Report provides a brief business summary

and information about the background of a company and its senior

management. Data elements may include company history, profiles of
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A. Form of Ownership

General Partnerships

A general partnership involves two or more owners carrying out a

business purpose. General partners share equal rights and

responsibilities in connection with management of the business, and any

individual partner can bind the entire group to a legal obligation. Each

individual partner assumes full responsibility for all of the business's

debts and obligations. Although such personal liability is daunting, it

comes with a tax advantage: partnership profits are not taxed to the

business, but pass through to the partners, who include the gains on

their individual tax returns at a lower rate.

B. Nature of the Industries

SolarTech Company produces electricity and clean water through


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III. PERSONNELS AND ITS JOB SPECIFICATIONS

General Manager

Responsibilities

Responsible in operating and supervising the whole projects with

regards to installations and assembling of the equipments.

Responsible of onsite and office supervision of projects and deal

with the government partner.

Job Description

Identify, develop and direct the implementation of business

strategy.

Plan and direct organizations activities to achieve and stated and

agreed targets and standards for financial and trading

performance, quality, culture and legislative adherence.

Develop and maintain organization culture, values and reputation

in its market and with all staffs, customers, suppliers, partners

and official bodies.

Qualifications

Must be a Mechanical Engineering graduate


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Project Head

Responsibilities

Will be responsible to the control of operation in the

installations.

Will supervise the operation and processes made by the

workers.

Job Description

Plan, forecast, report on installation performance of personnel.

Manage and upkeep good condition of all machines and

equipment.

Manage and health and safety, security and emergency

systems, capabilities and staff and customers awareness.

Seek and continuously develop knowledge and information

about competitor activity, pricing and tactics and communicate

this to relevant key personnel in the company.

Qualifications

Must be a Civil Engineer

Must have at least 2 years work experience in related field.


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Secretary

Responsibilities

Will take charge of all things related to the accounts and finances of the

company.

Responsible of the financial reporting system of the company.

Responsible of computing the wages and salaries of workers prior to

deductions and other contributions.

Job Description

Reporting and accounting as per regulatory a legal requirements

including taxation, dividends, annual report and accounts.

Computing the salaries, wages and other accounts of the company.

Qualifications

Must be an Accounting graduate

Must possess CPA license

At least 3 years experience on the said field

At least 23-35 years of age

Male or female


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Quality Control Analyst

Responsibilities

Responsible of maintaining high quality device from the

suppliers.

Responsible of maintaining high quality performance of the

finished project.

Job Description

Check the status of product in each production stage.

Check the quality of materials that arrive from the suppliers.

Qualifications

Must be an Industrial Engineering graduate

Must have at least 2 years work experience in related field

Male or female


Must possess leadership skills

Must be knowledgeable in inventory

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Qualifications

Male or Female


At least a Secondary Level graduate

Willing to work as early as 8:00 in the morning and in additional

hours when added.

Driver

Responsibilities

Responsible for making sure that the finished product is

delivered on the right market area at the right time.

Job Description

Drive safely and take good care of the product to be delivered

while transit.

Qualifications


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IV. FRINGE BENEFITS

A. Philippine Health Insurance

This was instituted in 1995 by virtue of Republic Act of

1995. It aims to effectively provide accessible, affordable,

acceptable and adequate health care services for all Filipinos from

all works of life. The second law mandated the Philippine Health.

B. Social Security System

This is a program for private institution of all Filipinos. It

also provides housing, medical and retirement plan.C.13thMonth Pay

The 13thMonth Pay is a legal obligation of every employer in

the Philippines under Presidential Degree 851. The amount of

bonus corresponds to one twelve (1/12) of the basic salary of the

employee for the calendar; basic salary refers to monthly salary.


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V. COMPANY POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

A. Working Hours and Giving Salary

1. Regular work schedule will be 5 days a week from Monday to

Friday.

2. Operating hours will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

3.They are entitled for an hour lunch break and 30 minutes

snack time daily.

a.The workers have 15 minutes morning break (9:00am-

9:15am)

b.The workers have hour break (12:00nn-1:00pm)

c.The workers will have 15 minutes afternoon break (3:00pm-

3:15pm)

4. The following listed holidays are treated factors that can affect

days of work, which is provided by the law.

Regular Holidays Date

New Years Day January 1

Maundy Thursday Movable date


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B. Basic Site Policy

a. Employees shall be aware of cleanliness and personal hygiene.

b. All employees shall wear the proper uniform upon entering the

business.

c. All employees shall report as soon as possible if theirs is any

accidents within the work area.

d. All employees shall show willingness and cooperation

particularly on the assigned place they are to perform.

C.Mandatory Provision

It is the duty and responsible of the entire employees toknow and familiarized the company rules and regulations. Anyone

who does not familiar himself with the policies after two weeks in

the service will be deemed to be disinterested in the welfare of the

company.

D.Employment Requirements

It is the policy of company to hire employees of good moral


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F. Prohibited in Work

a. Drinking alcoholic beverages while at work.

b. Employees who are drunk are not allowed at work.

c. Fighting with co-workers.

d. Sleeping during working hours.

e. Absence without prior notice.

f. Bringing firearms or deadly weapons (this will automatically

terminated from employment)

g. Accepting orders with knowledge in charge.

G.Penalty

Any violator of the above policies shall be penalized inaccordance with the following:

a. 1stoffense Reprimand

b. 2ndoffense Written Warning

c. 3rdoffense 1 day to 1 month suspension

without pay

Any employee who committed offenses provided in the labor


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VI. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

AGENCY PURPOSE DOCUMENTS TO PREPARE

DTI

To register the

company name

Two (2) 2x2 color ID pictures taken with

one year before the filling of the

application. The picture must be

identical and signed at the back.

Proof payment of Php300 for theprocessing fee and Php15 for the

documentary stamp on the application

form. You will get this when you pay on

the DTI cashier.

SECPartnership

Agreement

Cover SheetName Verification Slip

Article of Partnership

Affidavit

Registration Data Sheet

Barangay

Requirement

with the Local

Copies of DTI and SEC registrationdocuments

Lease contract or other evidence of your


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Fire Safety Certificate

Sanitation Permit

SSSMandatory

registration

SSS Forms R-1 (Employers Data

Record) and R-1A (Initial

Subsequent List of Employees)

Photocopy of DTI and SEC

registration documents

PhilHealthMandatory

registration

Employer Membership Form

Photocopy of DTI and SEC

registration certificate

Mayors Permit

Pag-IBIGMandatory

registration

Two (2) two copies of membership

Registration or Remittance Form

(M1-1)

Photocopies of DTI and SEC

registration certificate

Photocopies of SSS registration

forms R-1 and R-1A

Payment for the 1stMonthly


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VII. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

GENERAL MANAGER

Quality Control 2) Sales Executive 1)roject Head 1)ecretary 1)

Driver 1)

Personnel 5)


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VIII. GANTT CHART

PROJECT TIME TABLE

Activities

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June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.Jan.

Week Week Week Week Week Week WeekWeek

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Feasibility Study

Planning and Operation

Allocating Capital

Formation of Partnership

Registration and Securing

Permit

Selection of Acquisition of

Location

Renovation/Building the

Plant

Purchasing Machineries,

Equipment and Supplies

Acquisition and Installation

of Equipments

Hiring and Training of

Employees

Purchasing of Materials

Start of Assembling

Launching

Promotion

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