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All the praise is for Allah, the most merciful and beneficent, who blessed me with the
knowledge, gave me the courage and allowed me to accomplish this task. I am
especially indebted to all my teachers for instilling in me enough knowledge to be able
to carry myself efficiently during my internship.Secondly,
I am bound to thank all the staff of Ici paints. In particular I am grateful to Mr. A
Razzaq Butt (Demand Planner), Mr. Irfan Liaqat (Marketing Executive), Mr.Saad
(Assistant Brand manager), Mr. Sultan Shafqat (Demand Generator), Ms. Mazia
Hussain, their inspiring guidance, remarkable suggestions, constant encouragement,
keen interest, constructive criticism and friendly discussion helped me to learn and
enabled me to complete this report efficiently.
Executive Summary
Internship was my first step in practical life, through which I learnt a lot and it has
aided me in being well equipped with valuable experience that would help me once I
enter the professional life after the completion of my studies.During the month of june
and july 2010, I worked in Ici paints (Akzonobel) as an internee. My association with
this company was being a part of the marketing Department Under the Assistance of
demand planner. It was a great experience for me and it helped me in realizing where
my potential lies. What I learnt at Ici paints (Akzonobel) over the weeks was how to
manage the demand Decorative paints in different regions that includes South, North ,
and handling of inventory on daily basis , and analysis of daily stock position . The
experience has taught me responsibility, teamwork and how to handle demand of
product. This internship has also prepared me for my future career in Marketing so this
internship has helped me a great deal. This internship overall has been a great
experience.
DEDICATION
I dedicate this report to my parents and friends in recognition of their worth and to my
teachers who are the guiding force for me and it is their effort and hard work that
showed me the path of success and prosperity which would be there for me for the rest
of my life.My thanks to all those who have generously contributed their theoretical
knowledge to this report including my teachers? Without their understanding and
support, completion of this work would not have been possible.I hope people find this
report useful and the subject matter adds to their knowledge.
“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in
yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are
possible for those who believe.”- Merlin Olsen
MY CAREER GOALS (INTRODUCTION)
The objective of my internship was to learn how the Ici paints marketing department work and
what are the different tasks they perform in daily activities and how they are managing their
company with the changing environment and customers trends.
COMPANY PROFILE
The Company was founded in December 1926 by way of the merger of four companies
Brunner Mond, Nobel Explosives, the United Alkali Company, and British Dyestuffs
Corporation.
It established its Head Office at Milbank in London in 1928
Competing with DuPont and IG Farben, the new company produced chemicals,
explosives,
fertilizers, insecticides, dyestuffs, non-ferrous metals, and paints. In its first year
turnover was
£27m
ICI provides services to a number of diverse industries in the Country. To name a few,
they are Textiles, Glass, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture and Livestock, Construction,
Automobiles, Chemicals, Cement, Fertilizer, Rubber, Detergents, Footwear, Food,
Beverages and Leather.
Today ICI Pakistan’s five businesses, Polyester, Soda Ash, Paints, Life Sciences and
Chemicals manufacture and sell a range of industrial a CI Pakistan is one of the largest
quoted companies on the Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad Stock Exchanges with a paid
up share capital of Rs 1.39 billion.
The company has around 1,294 permanent employees and the same numbers of people
provide services through contractual arrangements and consumer product
Overview
The Paints business is headquartered in Slough, UK. Major manufacturing facilities are
located in the USA, UK, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, the Netherlands, France, China,
India and Malaysia. Additional manufacturing facilities are in 14 other countries.
Since the beginning of 2008 we have been part of Akzo Nobel, one of the world's
leading industrial companies. We are the biggest global coatings manufacturer and the
number one in decorative paints and performance coatings, as well as being a major
worldwide supplier of specialty chemicals.
We employ around 60,000 people in more than 80 countries and are committed to
developing innovative products and cutting-edge technologies, with a heavy emphasis
on sustainability. We have the scale and expertise to deliver whatever our customers
require, wherever and whenever they need it."
The Facts
Following the acquisiton of ICI by Akzo Nobel, the integrated organization will operate
in three business areas. Decorative Paints, Performance Coatings and Specialty
Chemicals. Under this more focused structure, ICI's retained Specialty Polymers and
Regional and Industrial activities will move to Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals, while
ICI's Packaging Coatings operation will join Akzo Nobel's Performance Coatings
portfolio."
Packaging and Coatings
"ICI Paints has been a market leader in internal and external coatings for food and
beverage cans. It manufactures and distributes a broad product offering of packaging
coatings with significant market positions in the established markets of Europe and
North America and the emerging markets of Asia and Latin America.
The strategy of this business is to focus on profitable growth in South East Asia and
Latin America, to explore opportunities for growth in non-metal packaging, in
particular with PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle coatings, and to optimise the
supply chain.
Akzo Nobel is the leading company in the performance coatings sector and has earned a
global reputation for producing reliable top quality brands, unrivalled technologies, first
class service and flexible distribution solutions."
Industrial Automotive
Decorative
All the three business have embarked on programs which focus on the consumer and
customer needs. The focus is to understand the needs of the major stakeholders.
Pursuing research, market understanding and delivering high quality product and
services forms the nucleus of creating a competitive advantage in the market place for
the paints business.
The Industry & Automotives coatings business of ICI paints besides gaining strength in
the local market also aspires to become a regional player. Self leveling epoxy floor
coatings have been the new addition in the product portfolio and have been well
received by major customers. After the initial success of the Turn-Key project
management concept with one of the leading customers where a one shop solution in
terms of design, fabrication and commissioning of automotive paints is done by ICI, the
business is now offering it to other customers also.
The Decorative segment of the business is driving a strategy of providing a super
premium range of products with a wide color range under the Dulux brand that fulfill
the growing needs of the market. Pentalite Classis was the first launch in this category.
A super premium plastic emulsion with five properties of resisting hairline cracks, high
scrub resistance, and better flow, anti fungal and luxurious finish was very well
received by the consumers, architects and painting professionals.
The regional markets for decorative paint are at different stages of growth and maturity,
and our strategy at ICI Paints has reflected this.
The Asia region is one of generally high growth. The key focus of the business is to
maintain accelerated, profitable growth, with particular focus on China, India,
Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
The European region has some large mature markets and a number of developing
growth markets in Eastern and Central Europe. ICI Paints has a leading position in the
UK, with strong brands underpinned by a focus on innovation. There is significant
brand equity with 'Dulux', 'Hammerite', 'Cuprinol' and 'Polycell'.
The focus of the European business is on improvement of product range, expansion in
developing markets, reduction of the cost-base and the improvement of operational
efficiency and profitability of the Continental European operations.
The Latin American business has strong positions in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay
where brand strength is maintained through capability in marketing and a focus on
innovation.
North American markets are generally mature and ICI has a significant presence in both
trade and retail channels. In trade markets, the strategy is to establish insights into end
user needs that can create competitive advantages, and in securing distribution density
within metropolitan areas. In the retail business, the route to market is highly
consolidated with a few major retailers controlling around 80% of distribution.
ICI Paints has a significant relationship in this market with The Home Depot, a leading
retailer.
Since the beginning of 2008 ICI has been part of the Akzo Nobel group, whose Coatings
business is the world leader. It embraces most of the markets in both consumer and
industrial applications for paints and coatings.
We are focusing on growth in the emerging markets of Asia, Eastern and Central
Europe, and South and Central America through autonomous development and
acquisitions. We will also continue to enhance our presence in the mature markets
through selected acquisitions.
Our ambition is to remain the biggest coatings company in the world and also a leader
in all our product markets and the key geographic regions. We intend to participate in
the consolidation of the coatings industry, which we believe is inevitable as our supplier
and customer bases strengthen globally.
Our global scale allows us to further develop our leading positions in technology. We
are progressively increasing our investments in R&D towards 3.5% of revenues. Our
increasing innovation efforts will allow better differentiation of our activities in the
highly competitive markets in which we operate. We are also using our scale in
purchasing of raw materials to secure our margins. Our medium-term financial target is
25% ROI.
DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
The overall ICI Paints products are manufactured in ICI Paints Lahore. For all Pakistan
stocks dispatch is carried out from factory warehouse.
There are further 5 warehouses in the country.
Lahore
Islamabad
Multan
Karachi
Quett
The distribution channel includes Distributors and Dealers/ retailers. The Pakistan is
divided into 4 Regions.
CENTER
NORTH
SOUTH
PROJECTS
Every region is headed with Regional Sales Manager and in every Region there are
further Area/ Territories. The supply activities are carried out with keeping the region
and areas. One region cannot carry out supply in others region same in the case with
areas/ territories.
The product is only delivered to the company approved dealer or distributor. Distributor
can sale to the customer which is not approved dealers of the company. Main
consumption of paint is on dealer/retailers counter. The delivery is made through 2
modes
Distribution Vehicles
Freight On Road ( goods transportation service)
By these 2 means ICI manage the distribution and placement of their products to be
available for
their customers and consumers.
Marketing Systems
ICI paint is also using vertical marketing system in the placement if its products. Here
come the old concept of dealership. That means, giving right to a third party to sell the
product on their behalf.
ICI Paints, like other competitors, supplies the paint products through the appointed
dealers in various regions and areas. The current number of ICI Paints appointed dealers
all over Pakistan is more than 2200. Dealers’ margin is around 5-10% depending upon
their performance in terms of volume sale. The Company also extends credit facility to
the dealers. The limit of the credit available to a dealer is also dependent upon his past
sale performance.
ICI Paints, like 2 to 3 other major paint manufacturers spends considerable funds on the
advertisement of their products. Both the electronic and print media is employed for the
sale promotion. In addition the paint manufacturers offer various types of
incentives/gift schemes to the high performer dealers and even to the paint contractors.
For example, ICI Paints and Berger every year, take their high performer dealers abroad
on Company expenses for tourism visits to various nearby countries. Nearly all paint
manufacturing companies offer various types of material gifts to the high performing
dealers and even to the painting contractors. Unlike ICI Paints, all other manufacturers
also run a cash token incentive scheme. Tokens of various monitory values are put in
the paint boxes. Since the paint boxes are normally opened either by the painters or the
paint contractors and the customers are generally not aware of such schemes, therefore
the beneficiaries are invariably the painters or the paint contractors.
This aspect therefore becomes a strong motivating force for them to recommend such
specific
brands of paint
ICI paint Pakistan is facing strong competition in Pakistan from the Following:
Berger Paints
Master
Diamond
Marvell
Buxluy
Silky
Indirect Competitors
Tiles
Wood peeling
Wallpapers
Rockwall
Paint Puree
50 million households, all over the world, use ICI paints every year.
Akzo Nobel supplied more than 15,000 litres of specialist coatings to protect the 135-
metre high BA London Eye from the elements. The total area of steelwork coats was
around 13,000 square metres - and another 2,000 square metres underwater.
ICI Paints produces 1.1 billion litres of paint which if in 1 litre cans placed on top of
one another, would be 13,000 times the height of mount everest.
After being asked to help supply paint for the restoration of the original home of
wartime diarist Ann Frank in Amsterdam, Akzo Nobel's paint experts have recreated the
original colours from paint fragments found in her home.The house at Merwedeplein is
not the one with the secret annex where Ann wrote her world-famous diary, but the
original home her family lived in before WW2.Experts from Akzo Nobel's Sikkens
brand found the colours of the home to be predominantly green.
Each year ICI Paints produces enough paint to decorate every house in all of Los
Angeles, London and Beijing.
AWARDS
We are driven by the pursuit of excellence in all that we do and the recognition of the
individuals and teams who achieve excellence in scientific research and the delivery of
business-winning innovations are the motivations behind both our external award and internal
award schemes.
AkzoNobel Science Awards are granted to distinguished scientists and engineers in universities
or other research institutions who have made significant contributions to the creation of new
knowledge in the chemical and materials sciences.
INDUSTRY NORMS
CODE OF CONDUCT
Our business principles help us to stay successful as a company, today and in the
future, by maintaining the balance between people, profit and planet.
We have trained employees worldwide on these principles, and we continue to think and
act according to them on a daily basis. In order to help us maintain this focus, we have
developed the AkzoNobel Code of Conduct .
This Code is intended to provide our people with a clear overview of their obligations.
In essence it captures not only the general Business Principles but also our key and
relevant Company Directives. Ultimately it helps all AkzoNobel employees to perform
our jobs in accordance with the Company’s standards.
7 P’s of ICI
Customer Satisfaction
ICI is the leading company in the Pakistan as well world. It has 76% market
share in Pakistan and ICI Paints are used in countries which represent over 95%
of the world’s population.
So ICI Paints is not only market leader of Pakistan but also world’s leading
company in the business of Paints.
Just like other paints ICI has offered a token in every Bucket or
Gallon of Maxilite and Painex which are worth Rs. 220 per Bucket
and Rs. 60 per Gallon.
People
Management Staff
Non-management Staff
Management Staff:
Management Staff is being used for decision making process and if there is any
problem occurs to the company.
Non-management Staff:
Process
ICI Paints is customer centric company so the process starts from the need or
desire of customer and ends at the delivery of products or finished goods.
Physical Evidence
The physical evidence of ICI Paints is its production unit, Decorative Department
and Color Studio which are easily accessible to the customer at any time.
Consumer
The consumer of ICI Paints is any individual which has desire for the paint and
requires cost beneficial product.
Competitor
The Biggest competitor of ICI Paints is Berger Robilac; it is local company which
is being run by the Big Investors in Pakistan.
Corporate
Products
DULUX
Wherever in the world you find Dulux, you’ll find a brand that
gives both the DIY user and professional painter help and inspiration to create the best
possible results.
PRODUCT RANGE
ICI Dulux is producing both “WATER BASED” paints as well as “OIL BAES” paints.
This is premium quality paint and is washable. It is used for masonry surfaces and has a
durable, smooth, finish.
These paints cover with unique fragrances, especially features for the people and customers
who are sensitive to the smell to paints. They have nine subtle hues of white are washable and
have a smooth, durable finish.
Coverage:11-16 m 2 /ltr/coat
DULUX WEALTHERSHIELD
It is the weather protective paint used for exteriors which is extremely durable against all
extremities of weather. It has been tasted and proven for 15 years.
Dulux Once
It is a new breakthrough in paint technology as it completes the job in just one coat.
This special emulsion saves time has a high coverage and therefore is highly
economical.
This paint is basically for the price sensitive people as they call it “ICI’s value for
money emulsion paint”. It has quite a many beautiful popular shades for wall surfaces
and has a smooth finish.
Maxilite
It is ICI’s supergloss enamel which is ideal for wood and metal surfaces. It is also
available in non-yellowing brilliant white.
It has a subtle sheen of pearls and is suitable for all surfaces. Its high washbility makes
it especially ideal for kitchens bathrooms and high traffic areas.
Dulux Prime On
It is a superior masonry primer and is available in ideal white tome. It seals up bare
wall surfaces and provide a perfect base for emulsion coating.
It is an ideal primer to protect metal surfaces from rust and is used prior to enamel
application.
Dulux Varnish
It is an invisible moisture guard which prevents surfaces from water seapage and hence
from mould and fungal attacks. It is ideal as barrier for brick work concrete plastered
surfaces unglazed tiles and sand cast surfaces.
Dulux Aluminum
It has a brilliant aluminum finish and is capable of resisting high heat. It is used to
decorate both metal and wood surfaces.
Berger Robbialae a direct competitor of ICI Dulux has positioned its paints against most
of paints of Dulux.
DULUX BERGER
Paints
Decorative
Dulux brand,
Dulux Weather shield Fresh
range
Pentalite Classic
Dulux Odorless range
Dulux Wood care range
Refinish &
Industrial
Automotive
ICI business boasts a host of world renowned brands in its product portfolio, including
Sikkens, International, Interpon, Palbond, Fine Cleaners, DynaCoat ICI Industrial
Coatings
and ICI Auto Paints.
New jubilee life insurance company ltd. (NJI Life) is a subsidiary of Aga Khan Fund for
Economic Development (AKFED), Switzerland. It was incorporated in Pakistan on 29 th June
1995 as a public limited company under the company’s ordinance 1984. Its shares are quoted
on the Karachi stock exchange, and it started its business on 20 th June 1996 with paid-up
capital of Rs. 627 million.
They all meet together daily at 9:00 am in the morning where they are briefed about the daily
activities by their group managers or the branch managers.
The whole NJI Life is based on the sales culture whenever a person close out the deal with the
client he comes into the main hall and rang the bell, then all the managers came out
appreciating him and boosting his moral to keep him doing the same work in the future. Other
than that he also receives a certain percentage of the amount of insurance as a moral enhancer.
SUMMARY
In New Jubilee Life insurance company I have experience, knowledge, skills that have attained
in NJI .During my this time I have learned about the organization culture and how their
working style is different to other organizations, How much these are successful and failure
compare to other. According to my evolution many things are behind to make successful to an
insurance company that is the motivation level ,Employees level of hardworking ,Job
satisfaction, Employee turn over ratio, Resistance to change etc. During my such time I have
made some appointment with clients and attend that and I find out the behavior of client about
the insurance and their claims .Generally they talk about the company business, profitability,
security, premium consumption and where the company invest the amount although the factor
of interest is included in the profit or not, Some people says that its ok no problem but some
enforced strictly that interest factor should not included so in such case company has to
maintain different scenario of investment which are interest free . Basically Insurance is a big
task to achieve because in this you sell without any product by giving just a protection so the
employees of the company first identify the need of customer then create the need and then
pain the picture for client how much insurance is important for his family .Basic target market
of NJI is the person having at least salary Rs 30,000 .At the end I have completed my
internship and here is my final report.
My learning
Overview of Whole Paints Business (Decorative, Refinish, and Industry)
Under the assistance of Demand Planner (A. Razzaq Butt), in whose tutelage I learned
about the daily activities related to the planning of demand. The job of Demand Planner
is to control and manage the stock of finished goods . he is responsible to fulfill the
demand of Paints in Centre North and South Regions.
On Daily Basis he used to check out that what is total Demand of paints in different
regions and how much production has been made and how many units are in process. In
case of Delay in production how the customer demand will be managed
I learned how to make and analyze the daily stock position of Decorative Business. In
this section I learned that how to check out the stock in hand and stock in transit units
through the use of supply chain management system software. Through the use of this
software I come to know that how the current stock position of different regions will
be checked and what are the decisions I should take in order to handle the future
demand of paint from different regions.
Understanding about the Delivery in full on time (DIFOT) summary, that how many
total line orders are related to Center, North, South and Projects. Out of these total line
orders, how many are invoiced, how many are dispatched, and how many are confirmed.
Through the use of DIFOT summary we come to know that what is the current position
of Center, North, South and Projects Orders and how many of these orders are invoiced.
Analysis of Daily Business Report Review on the basis of Production, Sales, and
Opening and Current Stock. In this analyses I have to check out the daily sales of
different d-line and Non D-line products that which product sales are high and which
has low sales and how much stock of these products we have. After analyzing this
report we should decide that whose production we increase and whose production we
should stop and which product will be produced first.
Analysis of Batch in Process units and make out the summary of Batch in process units
according to SKU (Stock Keep Unit).
Understanding about the system of Demand Generation Department in which different
areas are assigned to the Customer Services Consultants for the purpose of consultancy
services to their customers, after this a follow up is done on the
basis of tasks assigned to them related to their areas and incentives are given to them
according to their performance.ici paints provides free consultancy services to their
customers in order to keep the customers loyal and as well as to increase demand of
their products.
Worked with Assistant Brand Manger, from whom I learned about the advertising
campaign held by ICI Paints two months before (April-May) and analyzed the invoices
of ad campaign in different media channels e.g. Electronic and Radio etc and prepared a
summary of these invoices.through the analyses of these invoices I learned that how
much price of ad these media channels charged from the ici paints and what is the cost
of 10,30,70 sec ads and what are the peak hours charges etc.
I also prepared the summary of Shop Board invoices related to different cities.Ici paints
also paid taxes of shop boards that are placed on the shops of their dealers and what is
the purpose behind this expense.
Lastly, I would like to say that the whole learning experience was a valuable one for me
regarding my professional exposure and was also helpful in increasing my knowledge about my
academics. I had a good time with the people working in Marketing Department as they
cooperated with me as much as they could.
Conclusion
From the above all discussion I have found that ICI Paints has a lot of
resources and well equipped. It is true to say that ICI Paints is Market
leader and it is fully applying all of its resources on Quality Practices,
Customer Retaining & Satisfaction, Research & Development and
Environmental Control, but it needs to show some management
commitment to retain its position, because one of its competitors is
penetrating in the market.