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INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF SUPPLIES IN JAG ENERGY SYSTEM

SOLUTIONS RESULTING TO DELAYS IN PRODUCTION

A Case Study Proposal

Presented to the Faculty of

ABE International Business College

Cainta Campus

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirement for the Subject of

INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATION AND IMMERSION

By

Abdul, Airah

Domagco, Kenchin John

Gallardo, Mary John Gaille

Makipagay, Angelica

Hugo, Marie Joy

March, 2019

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APPROVAL SHEET

Accepted and Approved by the fulfilment for the subject of

INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATION AND IMMERSION.

MAILA KAZEL U. CINCO AILEEN CASERO

College Dean School Director

This undergraduate Case Study Entitled “INSUFFICIENT NUMBER

OF SUPPLIES IN JAG ENERGY SYSTEM SOLUTIONS RESULTING TO

DELAYS IN PRODUCTION” prepared and submitted by Airah Abdul, John

Kenchin Domagco, Mary John Gaille Gallardo, Angelica Makipagay, and

Marie Joy Hugo. In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the subject of

Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion is hereby accepted.

DENNIS PALUSTRE

Adviser

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to express our gratitude to those people who

motivated, inspired, assisted, and believed in us throughout the process of

completing this case study.

To our subject teacher Mr. Dennis Palustre, who gave us the

opportunity to undertake this study, helped us gain more knowledge which

we can use for our future works, and most of all for supporting and guiding

us through this study.

To our family, for all the support may it be physically, mentally and

financially, also for encouraging, continuous understanding and prayers.

To JAG Energy System Solutions, for allowing us researchers to use

the company as the main subject of this case study and to further

investigate, study and have insights towards the company.

Most specially to the Almighty Father, for giving us strength, knowledge,

ability, and opportunities to complete this case study. Without his blessing,

this achievement would not be possible and successful.

-The Researchers

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DEDICATION

We humbly dedicate this case study to our Professor, Mr. Dennis

Palustre, our Inquries, Investigation and Immersion teacher. We are very

much thankful for his valuable guidance, encouragement, suggestion, and

very constructive criticism that have been contributed immensely to the

evolution of our ideas and to make this case study more meaningful.

We also dedicate this study to our family as an exchange for all

their hard works provided for our future and our goods, for being supportive

in our case study, also to prove them that we have learned and their hard

works are being used to good.

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Table of Contents

TITLE PAGE ………………………………………………………………...i

APPROVAL SHEET………………………………………………………...ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT……………………………………………………iii

DEDICATION………………………………………………………………..iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………….v

I. Problem Statement…………………………….……………..….....1

II. Case Background…………………………….…………….…..….2

III. Objective of the study………………………….……..……............5

IV. Time Context ………………………………….……………...….....6

V. Viewpoint…………………………………………………………....7

VI. SWOT Analysis …………………………….…………….…….......8

VII. Alternative Courses of Action (ACA)……………………………12

VIII. Recommendation…………………………………………….…...15

IX. Conclusion…………………………………………………………….16

Appendices

Appendix #1 JAG Energy System Solutions .................................17

Appendix #2 Biobass Pro Audio.....................................................18

Appendix #3 Canadian Solar..........................................................19

Appendix #4 Solar Home Philippines.............................................20

Appendix #5 Shipments to JAG Energy System Solutions.............21

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Appendix #6 IT Professionals.........................................................22

Appendix #7 Liscenced Engineers..........................................…....23

Appendix #8 Quality Supplies..................................................…...24

Appendix #9 IT Services.................................................................26

Appendix #10 Pro Audio services...................................................29

Appendix #11 Infrastractures..........................................................31

Appendix #12 Staffs........................................................................33

Appendix #13 Biggest Project…………..........................................34

Appendix #14Unorganized Workplace………….............................36

Appendix #15 Vista Verde Executive Village…..............................37

Appendix #16 Sta. Lucia Mall………………………………………..37

Appendix #17 Robinsons Mall and Supermarket………………….38

Appendix #18 Manggahan Highschool…………………………….39

Appendix #19 San Lorenzo Ruiz De Manila……………………….39

Appendix #20 Networks and Connections………………………....40

Appendix #21 Company Home Page……………………………….42

Appendix #22 Competitors…………………………………………...42

Appendix #23 Flooded Areas………………………………………..43

Appendix #24 Project Delays………………………………………..44

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I. Problem Statement

“Insufficient Number of Supplies in Jag Energy System Solutions

Resulting to Delays in Production”

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II. Case Background

JAG Energy System Solutions is founded in the year 2014 by Mr.

John P. Gallardo and his brother Anthony P. Gallardo. It is their main office

is located in Leano st. Vista Verde Executive Village Cainta, Rizal. Anthony

is an IT expert and John is a civil engineer. They’ve been running a pro

audio business named Biobass for 19 years with multiple side jobs of IT

services under the name Questware and infrastructures. It is in the year

2013 when they realized that their system will not work out if they will stay

random accepting unrelated side jobs, so they decided to come up with a

company having 3 areas; Pro Audio, IT services and Solar. (See

Appendix #1-2, page 17)

By this time John already met a lot of people, mostly businessmen,

contractors, laborers and clients that soon became his associates. He

befriended high-class businessmen in the Philippines and was inspired to

step up his business. He got introduced and was interested to the

alternative energy provider which is solar. It is now the main focus of the

company.

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As a beginner in this field or line of business it is difficult at first for

the company because of not having a primary supplier to supply for their

panels, batteries and other materials which they need. Soon they got

associated with two known solar companies in the Philippines; Solar Home

Philippines and Canadian Solar. Having these two as suppliers is not that

enough for they are not into local panels because of issues regarding its

durability and appeal to the clients. Though, both can provide high-class

qualities specially Canadian Solar, but shipments can still be delayed from

time to time. Especially because of the batteries which are imported

overseas, resulting into delays of the whole production, from supplying

unto installing and because of this some clients are complaining from all

the delays. Also because of these delays they cannot accept more than

two projects at the same time, which is a negative factor for the company.

Having this kind of business is quite pricy than what John and Anthony

used to, but they are working harder each day to comply with the needs of

the company. (See Appendix #3-5, page 18-21)

As a company who’s specializing in 3 areas they must ensure its

credibility in all fields which they are involved. They want all of their

software and unit releases to go to production seamlessly, without defects

and delays, where everyone is aware and informed of the outcomes and

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status of every work. The company also looks forward into a more

professional and smoother transaction with clients, suppliers and

employees. Today the company’s been encountering shipment delays and

too many release failures that may result in too many rollback failures. If

this kind of problems are ignored; resources will need to increase to

handle the cascading problems, and they may miss critical customer

deadlines which could result in lost revenue, penalties, lost business, and

further damage to the overall reputation of the company.

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III. Objectives of the Study

The objective of this research is to understand, analyze and lessen

the problems and issues occurring in JAG Energy System Solutions in

regards to the production delays because of the insufficiency of suppliers,

by evaluating the suppliers and future suppliers more thorough than

before. The researchers and readers might as well learn how to handle

such difficulties for future reference and knowledge. To lessen further

delays on the production, shipments and avoid customer complaints, by

having additional and alternative suppliers that are evaluated thoroughly

by the company.

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IV. Time Context

The problem is observed by the owner himself and the staffs in the

midst of the company growth in 2015, because of the increasing difficulties

that they are handling in regards the insufficiency of the suppliers that

results in delays for the whole production.

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V. Viewpoint

This research considered the viewpoint of the JAG Energy System

Solutions owner Mr. John P. Gallardo, the owner is the one who is

responsible for the network, evaluation, approving and signing of contracts

to suppliers and future suppliers as a hands on leader.

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VI. SWOT Analysis

STRENGTHS

Accommodating and professional titled staffs

JAG Energy System Solutions provides an excellent customer service

and labor services. They act professionally within working grounds and

treat one another as family. Employees are trained to communicate

professionally and to handle prospective clients, partners and suppliers,

despite your position in the company. (See Appendix #6- 7, pages 22-23)

High quality services

The company is constantly ensuring that all their materials for every

production and installation in every projects are all in excellent quality. And

all projects are handled smoothly just as how the clients are expecting it to

be. (See Appendix #8, page 24-25 )

Flexibility

JAG Energy System Solutions is a flexible company for it is an

integration of Biobass Pro Audio, provider of professional audio/video

installation services, and Questware a customized software provider. It

also serves into all kinds of companies from small to large scale. (See

Appendix #9-11 pages, 26-31)

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WEAKNESSES

Insufficient Staffs

The company has insufficient office employees, and that may result to

several difficulties for the firm. They need more staffs in the office for a

more organized productions, planning, and for all the files needed. (See

Appendix #12, page 33)

Limited Projects

Projects that are accepted by the company is only limited, projects

exceeding 20 million pesos will not be accepted by the company, it is to

avoid cash shortness caused by high producing materials.(See Appendix

#13, page 34)

Unorganized Office Structure

The office used by the company is quite messy and not an ideal

workplace for an employee. This causes inconvenience and discomfort for

the employees. (See Appendix #14, pages 35-36)

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OPPORTUNITIES

Surrounded by houses, shopping malls and schools

They are located at Vista Verde Executive Village where it is

surrounded by houses, shopping malls like Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall,

Robinsons Metro East, Robinsons supermarket and also schools like

Manggahan High School and San Lorenzo Ruiz De Manila School, which

are all prospective clients, for the field of the business are consumable by

these communities.(See Appendix #15-19, pages 37 - 39)

Network and Connections

Strong networks and connections with professional entrepreneurs and

business associates are also a good opportunity for the company.

Collaboration and partnership credible suppliers and associates also helps

the company’s development, credibility, and trustworthiness.(See

Appendix #20, pages 40-41)

Social Media Marketing

Social media plays a big role in the marketing and growth opportunity

of the company as it promotes in a massive audience in different countries.

(See Appendix #21, page 42)

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THREATS

Presence of Competitors

A lot of competitions are being practiced in the corporate world in any

field. The biggest threats in a company are the competitors both local and

international. One of the biggest competitors is Solartech Enterprise that is

in a much better location and is more matured than JAG Energy System

Solutions. (See Appendix #22, pages 42-43)

Natural Calamity

Cainta is one of the flooded area in Rizal, natural calamity especially

flood can affect the potential clients not to continue their purchase and

causes delays in productions.( See Appendix #23, pages 43-44)

Delays in the Implementation of Currently Approved Projects

The lack of visible progress in already agreed projects can damage

the company’s attractiveness to potential investors and clients. Delays in

the installation and whole production of the projects causes lots of conflicts

between the company, contractors and most specially clients. This may

cause to customer dissatisfaction and purchase cancellation, which will

affect the sales of the company, as well as the customers loyalty.

(Appendix #24 , pages 44-45)

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VII. Alternative Course of Action

ACA #1. Conduct Evaluation to the Suppliers

Advantages:

Conducting an evaluation to the suppliers and future suppliers will

help the company to further investigate on which the most is qualified and

worth the risk to achieve the company’s own standard. It will enable them

to ensure the credibility of the supplier and the durability of the supplies

beforehand. Evaluating suppliers have different methods of which have

different factors to consider that will further make the process more

reliable.

Disadvantages:

Conducting an evaluation to the suppliers and future suppliers will

cause much work and use much effort that might have been used in other

more important and productive agendas. Having different methods of

evaluating suppliers may result on having additional higher costs that

might affect the company’s expenses.

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ACA #2. Attend forums and conventions

Advantages:

By attending in forums and conventions held both locally and

internationally will help a company gain a name in the corporate world. It is

also a platform to introduce your company, meet possible investors,

creditors, partners, prospect clients and most especially credible suppliers

all in one place and event. A wealth of knowledge is usually presented by

many speakers which they can use to innovate strategies and techniques

for the company. Through these kinds of events they can gain some ideas

from other businessmen.

Disadvantages:

The representative will have to deal with different kinds of people, on a

foreign place. He/she must be extra careful for they will not know who the

right person to interact with is; they might be with the wrong circle of

personalities such as close competitors that might get an insight of the

company strategies. Time spent away from your actual Business. Time is

always a concern when scheduling activities and some entrepreneurs

simply can’t spare the time away from their business for such activities.

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ACA #3. Stocking supplies

Advantages:

Ordering units from the suppliers overseas and stocking will avoid

delays, for the supplies will be ready at the warehouse. Also ordering a lot

of stocks at one transaction will lessen the expenses in shipments and

discounts are possible. Having more supplies is also an advantage to

meet the demand of every customer and if a company has enough supply

it will meet the need and avoid shortage of supply.

Disadvantages:

Stocking might damage the supplies specially if it is not taken care of

the right way. Panels are the most important supply and yet the most

fragile, a lot of factors might damage it resulting of bigger loss for the

company. Having too much stock will cause extra expense as it can lead

to a shortfall in your cash flow. Also having too little stocks can cause to

lost income in form of lost sales.

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VIII. Recommendation

The researcher recommends Alternative Courses of Action no. 1

Conduct evaluation to the suppliers and Alternative Courses of

Action no. 2 Attend forums and conventions that will help the

company gain wider connections, partners, associates and possible

suppliers in different locations promoting transparency and ensured

credibility that will surely help the firm with its difficulties of providing

supplies for their productions. It will also lessen the number production

delays and client complaints. Among the alternative courses of action,

ACA #1 and ACA #2 is the easiest way to implement rather than ACA #3

which is more risky both in the reputation of the company for possible

damages and in the loss of assets.

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IX. Conclusion

Thus, having alternative suppliers that the company can trust and rely

on, other than the company’s main supplier will avoid production delays,

and the unit releases will go to production seamlessly, without defects and

delays in return the company will have a smoother transaction with the

clients without complaints of any delays.

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Appendices

Appendix # 1

JAG Energy System Solutions logo

JAG Energy System Solutions

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Appendix # 2

Biobass Logo

Biobass

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Appendix # 3

Suppliers Logo

Canadian Solar logo

Canadian Solar

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Appendix # 4

Solar Home Philippines logo

Appendix # 5

Shipments to JAG Energy System Solutions

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Shipments from JAG Energy Systems Solutions to clients/site

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Appendix # 6

Professional and titled Staffs

IT Professionals, Computer Science Graduates

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Appendix # 7

Liscenced Engineers

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Appendix # 8

Quality Supplies and Materials

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Appendix # 9

IT Services

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Appendix # 10

Pro Audio

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Cardio Theatre

Appendix # 11

Infrastructure

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Automated Lockers

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Appendix # 12

Staffs

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Appendix # 13

JAG Energy System Solutions biggest project for the month of


February, 2019

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Appendix #14

Work Place

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Appendix # 15

Location, and near houses

Appendix #16

Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall

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Appendix #17

Robinsons Metro East

Robinsons Supermarket

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Appendix #18

Manggahan Highschool

Appendix #19

San Lorenzo Ruiz De Manila school

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Appendix #20

Networks and connections

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Appendix #21

Social Media Marketing

JAG Energy System Solutions Facebook Page

Appendix # 22

Competitors

SolarTech Enterprises

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Solar Philippines

Appendix #23

Flooded Areas caused by Natural Calamities

Felix Avenue

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Flood inside Vista Verde caused by typhoon Mario

Appendix #24

Delayed shipments of batteries.

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Delayed Project implementation caused by Employees’


unethical and unprofessional behavior

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