Recommendation
Assessment Code:
Student Name: XXXXXXXX
Student ID: XXXXXXX
Date: June 15, 2016
Mentor Name: XXXXXXXX
Table of Contents
Company Description………………………………………………………………….
Problem or Business Need………………………………………………………………
Functional areas…………………………………………………………………………
Solution………………………………………………………………………………….
Implementation………………………………………………………………………….
Timeline…………………………………………………………………………………
Financial and Organizational impact……………………………………………………
Reference List……………………………………………………………………………
Background Information
The company specializes in screen printing and engraving. The employees take pride in the type and quality of the product they produce.
The company is a third generation family owned business operated out of Texas. The business originally began as a tile business branching out into screen printing engraving as well. They produce screen printings and engravings from items such as wooden letter cutouts to Texas signs. They create products one at a time and all by hand or machine made and custom order. Their target market includes social media, commercial businesses, individuals
The environment for the business is very competitive. The company currently has thousands of dollars invested in equipment as well as materials. In today’s market, equipment to begin an engraving business can be purchased for approximately $400.00. This fact has been detrimental to the company’s success.
The company has been in business for over 69 years. They currently have two full time employees and no part-time employees. The production area is 1,200 square feet. The office is 480 square feet bringing the total building to 1,680 square feet. Originally the business began as a tile business and gradually became a screen printing and then branching out to engraving.
The owners are currently aware of the concerns and have been since 2002. Neither the original, second, or current owner excel at sales, thus this has...