A feasibility study for the waterproof backpack

• Main Authors: Bascon, Phillip Paul H., Bulatao, Fletcher, Cabrera, Jackie Lou E., Gamban, Gerald G., Hernandez, Maria Cristina S., Occidental, Michelle, Ruste, Lorraine T., Yu, Abbie Zarah E.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 1996
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/16663
• Institution: De La Salle University

This feasibility study aims to determine the viability of producing and selling the proposed product -- waterproof backpack. The concept was introduced by the proponents to satisfy changing needs of bag users. The Market study discloses the following information's: The primary market has been identified as female students whose ages range from 13 to 20 years old from De La Salle Zobel, St. Scholastica's College, and College of the Holy Spirit. The secondary market are female students with ages ranging from 13 to 20 years old residing in Ayala Alabang Village, Gatchalian Subdivision in Sucat, Leigthon Place in New Manila and Villa Ortigas II in Greenhills. The product is waterproof backpack using PVC Taffeta, medium in size, and comes in a variety of colors. The mode of distribution will be direct selling. The proponents intend to join fairs, bazaars and tiangges. The selling price of the backpack is P 180.00. The Technical Study was able to determine the following: The proponents have identified the assembly line method of production as the most effective process of manufacturing the product. The raw materials which are PVC Taffeta, thread, zipper, slider, strap, adjuster, square ring, and paper bag shall be acquired from suppliers in Divisoria. The plant location have been agreed to be at 215 Balabac Street, Ayala Alabang Village which is the most accessible to the proponents. The production capacity is 9 units per week, 36 units on a four-week month. The production cost per bag is P 109.64. The Management and Legal Study provides the following information's: The form of ownership that the proponents will adopt is a corporation. The corporation's existence is ten (10) months. The proponents will use BAGHAUS Corporation as its corporate name. The company will be registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Trade and Industry, Bureau of Internal Revenue, and The Mayor's Office. The Financial Study determines the following: The source of capitalization will be from the issued and outstanding capital stock amounting to P 16,000.00. Net Income of P 16,327.94 will be realized after operation. Financial ratio analysis reveal that the venture is profitable.