Operations
- The Krisk® Bean Slicer:
The Krisk® Bean Slicer removes strings and ends of each bean with ease, made by injection moulding ultra sonic welding and product assembly.
The Krisk® Julienne Slicer slices any long vegetable into long, thin, bite size pieces and is made in a similar way to the Bean Slicer. Injection moulded plastic, blade assembling and then welded to secure.
The Krisk® Knife and Scissor Sharpener is used by running the knife or scissor blade between the two prongs and repeat. This instrument is made by only injection molding.
Firstly using grounded plastic the plastic is injected into a mould using heat. Depending on each product it is assembled accordingly and then put in a blister (plastic container) and heat sealed to a backing display card.
- Future plans for Tatham Cutlery
Tatham’s Manager Director, Joanne L. Rowell in the future hopes to publish a Krisk® Cookbook for the Bean and Julienne Slicer also develop the Julienne Slicer to work more efficiently and have a nicer looking utensil. On the production side of things the executive would like to robotisize the manufacturing process.
To address operational issues directly Tatham’s executive consults staff regularly with meetings i.e. OH&S meetings. This allows staff involvement in all processes required to manufacture any of the products required.
Marketing Plan
Tatham Cutlery has major competition with third world countries, which have major buying power when it comes to purchasing the materials needed for product assembling. One example of their competition is the making of the green exit signs that are placed above doors; these used to be moulded by Tatham but now are moulded in China.
Other competition include other plastic companies in the area which might take work away from Tatham and sheltered operation factories that would pay their workers much less.
On an average Tatham Cutlery does $1 million worth of business per year but of cause this is not the profit margin. Most income goes back into the business to produce more business for itself.
Not very many marketing strategies are needed for Tatham Cutlery because most new business opportunities are expressed by word of mouth. Although every year Tatham takes out a small advertisement in the yellow pages to allow anyone access to the company’s resources and recently a Joanne L. Rowell put together a website for the company to advertise and put themselves further out into the market.
Finance Plan
Tatham runs on all their own financial support and doesn’t rely on any financial institutes for aid.
All record keeping is done methodically and in chronological order by MYOB software. All files are saved according to the date stock code and type of file it is.
For example: 6244 836 INV the stock code is 6244, water proof ear plugs, the date is the 8th of March 2006 and the type of file is an invoice.
These methods allow fast filing methods and keep all files in order and easily accessible.
Regular revalidation of pricing structure of all products allows the finance situation to be under constant surveillance as inflation and deflation occurs. Staffing levels and requirements are also re-evaluated on a regular basis to cut down on labour cost if it is not needed.
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Profit and Loss 1st July – 31st July 2006
Employment Relations
At Tatham it is their policy to make sure that each member of staff feel appreciated and valued. They do this by having regular consultations with staff to discuss any issues involving the general well being of staff while at work. This includes things such as any help required for completing jobs, staff room items and even the occasional assistance with personal requirements, such as finding a new car or if the person becomes redundant Tatham Cutlery will make an effort to make it as pleasant as possible i.e. finding a new job or writing a resume.
- Training and development of policies and practices
Tatham holds continual in-house training that complies with the industry standards and legal requirements. All currently employed staff gain training from the General Manager, Mark D. Rowell, himself or one of the other staff members. This allows the staff to interact and makes a friendly environment to work in.
- Maintenance of human resources
At Tatham Cutlery there is a low turn over rate, meaning the staff mainly remains the same. They do this by keeping good, professional, working relationships with all staff members.
- Separation of human resources
There is not much separation between the staff as they are working a production line and are working as a team to produce a greater whole. The only separation is the staff and the management and even that is minimal because the General Manager, Mark D. Rowell is with the staff most of the time while they are on shift. But the Manager Director, Joanne L. Rowell works the office most of the time, so therefore she is a separated human resource.
Appendix
- Reasons for selecting business
The business was selected because it was easy and less time consuming since one of the executives lives in the same house as me. The business Tatham Cutlery would also be a easy chose for me since I have previously worked in that establishment and know the what the operations are like.
To Whom It May Concern:
I give permission for my daughter Laeeqa Jade Rowell, to use my business for her business studies assignment and allow her all access to the information needed while on this endeavour.
Yours Faithfully,
Joanne L. Rowell
Date: 14th February 2006
Started to outline first questions to ask mum.
Date: 18th February 2006
Questions finished
Date: 27th February 2006
Conducted interview
Date: 1st March 2006
Revised questions and started to make notes on each sub heading.
Date: 8th March 2006
Started to put the report into actual report format
Date: 20th March 2006
Realised needed to ask more questions wrote questions and got mum to answer them.
Date: 25th March 2006
Finalised report.
Tatham Cutlery Manufacturing Company Pty Ltd
URL: http//:www.krisk.com.au
Last updated: 2005
Interview: Joanne L. Rowell
27 February 2006
Conducted by Laeeqa Jade Rowell