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Week 8 assignment

Student’s Name

Professor’s Name

The course title

The date
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Introduction

Tam’s Treats Cookie Foods and Snacks is committed to using cutting-edge technology to
consistently deliver high-quality Cookies, other food and drink to their customers. Because of
this, Tam’s Treats Cookie Foods & Snacks has a better chance of succeeding than its rivals.
Specifically, this pertains to the procedures used by Tam’s Treats Cookie Foods & Snacks to
provide its services to patrons. When the company grows, the partners will be able to diversify
its offerings (Fichter & Tiemann, 2020).

Operations

Facilities – The business intends to run its activities out of rented space. Gas, water, and
electricity will all be required utilities. The monthly expense for these utilities will be $1,000. In
US, we hope to launch our food and drink company in downturn in Memphis, Tennessee, a city
with a population of about a million. The eatery will take up residence in a rented area measuring
approximately 1,500 square feet. There will be six distinct sections within the leased space: "The
Factory," "the service space," "the bar area," "the restroom area," and "the backdoor room,"
which will also serve as the office. The restaurant's location, right along a major thoroughfare,
bodes well for its success. More than 200 cars may be parked in our restaurant's underground lot
at once, making it a convenient rest stop for drivers in Memphis. Our nightclub's balcony
location on the tenth floor of a landmark building is another selling point (Fichter & Tiemann,
2020).

Tam’s Treats Cookie Foods and Snacks will call a three-by-five-foot, two-bedroom house its
home, and will pay $2,500 monthly in rent. Located on the left side of the building's ground
floor, the business's location cannot be missed. The space will have adequate ventilation,
convenient electrical outlets, and a level, smooth floor for the equipment to operate on. Before
opening, there are plans to invest $1,000 on the building's interior, which will greatly improve
the location's curb appeal and ultimately lead to a higher rate of success.

Production Process

Equipment-Machinery, appliances, burners, and ovens will all be used by the company in its
manufacturing process. All necessary equipment will be purchased by the business. On a regular
basis, the equipment will be cleaned and serviced. Inspections will be conducted often to
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guarantee quality control. A daily production capacity of 100 units is what the company aims to
achieve.

Inventory-The business will purchase its products from suppliers. When a product order is
received, the company expects to produce it within a day.

Research and Development – The business intends to keep up with industry advancements by
subscribing to trade periodicals and visiting trade shows. A new product is currently being
developed by the business. The total cost of a monthly subscription to all of these magazines is
$50. The company has subscribed to Business Plan Topics, the Journal of Commerce, and
Cookieinfo.com to keep abreast of industry news and developments. Insightful news regarding
developments in the business's field can be obtained from these periodicals.

Furthermore, under research and development, because of the company's limited resources, R&D
will be handled internally under the supervision of management. Accounting and finance,
communication and cooperation, project management, and contract management are all areas
where the company could benefit from the use of software. The essential graphics software for
creating product and label designs is already in the company's possession. The company intends
to pay $800 for all four pieces of software. It will also spend $1,000 on the beverage-making
program known as Batch-master.

Personnel Needs: The business anticipates hiring 5 workers for operations. These workers'
responsibilities will include maintenance, quality assurance, and production. It is also estimated
that one manager, two customer service agents, one bookkeeper, and one secretary are needed to
keep the business afloat.

A business's main principles, products, and services are outlined in its operations plan. It is also
used to discover growth prospects (Ivanisevic & Leber, 2016). The three key components of an
operations plan are strategy and positioning, marketing, and finances. The document helps
specifying the expected course of action for a certain project is an operations plan. It should
include an overview of the project, a description of the anticipated scope and approach, a
description of any constraints or limitations associated with the implementation of the plan, a list
of the resources required to complete it successfully, and a description of the potential risks
associated with implementing each strategy.
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An operations plan is a strategy that will assist Tam’s Treat’s to performing its duties. The
overall business strategy consists of short- and long-term planning, marketing and promotion
objectives, financial goals, an organizational structure, and the impact of technology on
operations. Generally, an operations plan is established after budgeting and forecasting in order
to identify the tasks required to execute those plans.

There are six steps in Tam’s Treats Foods and Snacks' special Cookie product manufacturing
process. Processes including raw material reception and cleaning, raw material crushing, raw
material mixing, raw material pelleting, Cookie wine and beverage cooling, and Cookie wine and
beverage packing are all included. Within Tam’s Treats Foods and Snacks, the process of
making Cookie products is broken down into several distinct phases.

Stage 1: Raw materials are received and cleaned at the initial stage. The initial step in making
wines and other beverages is receiving the raw material and cleaning it up.

Stage 2: The Cookie Crushing Procedure-The raw materials for making wines and other
beverages are then put through hammer millers, where they are reduced to powder (Gabler &
Rapp, 2017).

Phase Three: Cookie Blending-The raw materials of Cookies are crushed and then fed into
mixing machines, where a wide variety of chemicals and additives are added to the Cookie pulp
to ensure that the final Cookie products include all the necessary nutrients.

Fourth, Cookie Products go through a chilling procedure-The Cookie by-products are formed at
880C, and their moisture content is between 15 and 20%. For cooling and storing purposes, the
moisture levels are reduced to 10–12%. (Ivanisevic et al. 2016). So the wines and other
beverages are sent via the coolers, where the moisture content is reduced and the temperature is
brought down to near room temperature.

Phase 5: Cookie Product Packaging-Following production, the Cookie products are packed into
bottles using semi-automatic packaging machines for distribution to final clients or long-term
storage.

Technology
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Software Needs-The business requires graphic design software, CRM software, accounting
software, inventory software, and office suite software. The costs are illustrated and summarized
as below.

Hardware Needs-The business will require computers, monitors, servers, routers, and tablets.

Telecommunication Needs-The company will require phones, the Internet, fax machines, and
mobile phones.

Staff Requirements in Technology - The business will require both in-house and outsourced
personnel.

Costs

1. Software Needs.     3. Telecommunication Needs.  

Graphic design software 1000   Phones 500
Customer relationship
management software 2000   Internet 250
Accounting software 500   Fax 100
Inventory software 1000   Mobile phones 100
Office suite 500      
Total 5000   Total 950
       
4. Personnel Needs in
2. Hardware Needs     Technology.  
1000
Computers 5000   In-house personnel 0
Monitors 1000   Outsourced personnel 5000
Servers 2500      
Routers 1000      
Tablets 1000      
1050 1500
Total 0   Total 0
         
The total cost of the technology 3145
      plan 0

The company has decided to rent warehouse space rather than buy one because its current
volume of activity does not justify the expense. The company will also provide transportation
and logistics services associated with the marketing and distribution of cookies. The business
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will use the following forms of technology: a computer, a printer, a phone, and access to the
internet. The above is the total monthly cost for all of these services.

A Technological Plan is a comprehensive document that covers the objectives and strategies for
establishing the technology support and infrastructure of a company (Fichter & Tiemann, 2020).
A technology strategy for an organization covers technical, operational, and project management
components of IT, as well as strategic plans for both owned services (those supplied by IT on
behalf of the business unit) and outsourced services. A technology plan describes your long-term
goals and ambitions. A technology strategy helps define the direction and emphasis of your
organization's information technology resources in order to improve performance, reduce
expenses, and boost efficiency.

A company's information technology (IT) plan is the logical arrangement of its computer
systems, networking equipment, and applications that support its business activities.
Infrastructure, Applications, and Services are the three distinct components of the IT plan.
Infrastructure refers to the physical devices that support enterprises, including computers, storage
devices, and network devices (Fichter & Tiemann, 2020). Applications are a collection of
programs and procedures used by businesses to fulfill particular activities or processes. Lastly,
services are specialized capabilities that take advantage of infrastructure and applications to
improve operational efficiency without requiring any operational changes.

Management and Organization

The company's president and chief executive officer will have an advanced degree in business
administration and bring a wealth of managerial and leadership expertise to the table. The
Company plans to strengthen its management team by adding more highly qualified specialists to
it. Full-time CEO/President, Creator/Master Mixer, Production Advisor/Line Foreman,
Computer Expert, and Legal advisor make up the Senior Management Team. The business also
needs to find a Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer,
and Vice President of Marketing and Sales. The proprietors are confident in our talented staff's
ability to provide all necessary sourcing.

The following persons will comprise the Tam Treats Company's management team:
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President/CEO - Accountable for the management of all business components, including but not
limited to sales, marketing, operations, and finances.

b. Vice President of Sales - Accountable for creating new business and supervising the sales
team.

c. Vice President of Operations - Responsible for directing the organization's daily operations,
including customer service, driver management, and driver dispatching.

d. Vice President of Finance - Accountable for financial planning and analysis in addition to
accounts receivable and payable.

The following people will serve as the company's advisors:

a. Industry Expert - Provides advice on the Cookies industries, including trends, best practices,
and regulatory changes.

b. Legal Counsel - will provide advice on legal problems pertaining to the operation of the
company, such as contracts, liabilities, and regulatory compliance.

  Per Year
President/CEO 120000
Vice President of Sales 100000
Vice President of Operations 80000
Vice President of Finance 70000
The total salary costs for the management team 370000

A management and organization plan is a detailed description of the steps to be taken and the
goals to be achieved during the course of a project's execution. Tasks, resources, and materials
needed to finish the project should be listed and prioritized, and each stage should be described
in detail.

A formal document outlining an organization's plans and objectives, is a business plan. The
purpose, products, and services of the business, as well as their goals, may all be detailed here.
The management team of a corporation often drafts the plan in order to determine the resources
that will be allocated to various departments. In Tam’s business, the strategic plan serves as a
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blueprint for the entire company, including expectations for everything from marketing and sales
to HR and product development.

The board of directors has decided to have only one president, one vice president, one treasurer,
one secretary, and one director because these are the minimum positions necessary for the
company to function. The corporation has opted to go with a consulting team consisting of a
single attorney and a single accountant since this setup will save them money. What follows is
the "social responsibility portion of the business outline. Here is a rundown of how the company
will implement its many constituents social responsibility: Health insurance, paid time off, and a
401(k) plan are all part of the company's benefits package.

Social Responsibility

Influence on Stakeholders- Our organization will have an effect on stakeholders by supplying

them with dependable and effective cookie restaurant services (Rosati & Conti, 2016). We will
also provide our staff with competitive benefits, advancement possibilities, and educational
opportunities. Our community outreach activities will offer chances for classes, sponsored
events, and charitable support. Our organization will provide employees with competitive perks,
such as health care, flexible work hours, and promotion and education possibilities. Our
company will provide the community with possibilities for classes, sponsored events, and
charitable support.

Environmental Impact- Our company's actions will impact the environment as a result of car
emissions (Watson & Cunningham, 2018). We will limit our environmental effect by investing
in cleaner and more fuel-efficient cars and by applying best practices for reducing emissions. We
will reduce our ecological impact by investing in cleaner and more fuel-efficient cars and by
applying emission reduction best practices. Costs associated with implementing our social
responsibility plan will include investments in cleaner and more fuel-efficient cars and the
implementation of best practices for emissions reduction.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) plans, often called social responsibility plans, outline the
steps a firm will take to support community-wide initiatives. This could involve addressing
concerns about the environment, enhancing public health, or creating employment opportunities
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for the underprivileged. Discounts for local businesses, participation in community events, and
charity sponsorships are all examples of this.

A social responsibility plan details how a Tam’s Cookie company intends to contribute to
society, for as through volunteer work or charitable donations. As more of a marketing tool, the
company's social responsibility program may be integrated into its overall strategy and serve to
sustain its positive public image. The company's social responsibility plan is its strategy for
systematically assessing and addressing the ways in which it affects the communities in which it
does business. Its involvement in these groups will likewise be well-publicized. Social
responsibility policies are at their most efficient when they are founded on solid principles and
well-considered strategies, as well as when they are woven into the fabric of the business
strategy and carried out uniformly at every level of the organization, from the boardroom to the
factory floor.

The following are some of the ways the corporation will affect the environment, all of which are
also precautions the firm will take in case negative consequences do materialize: The business
will try to reduce the negative effects it has on the environment by measures including recycling,
using recycled products, and cutting down on energy consumption.

The company has decided to offer its employees’ health insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k)
plans because these are the most cost-effective benefits for the business. The company has opted
to invest in the local community by sponsoring events and organizations and offering discounts
to local companies since these are the opportunities that will allow the company to achieve its
goals at the lowest feasible cost. The organization makes a concerted effort to reduce its carbon
footprint by recycling, purchasing recycled materials, and cutting back on energy consumption.
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References

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Ivanisevic, A., Katic, I., Buchmeister, B., & Leber, M. (2016). Business plan feedback for cost-
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Fichter, K., & Tiemann, I. (2020). Impacts of promoting sustainable entrepreneurship in generic
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Rosati, U., & Conti, S. (2016). What is a smart city project? An urban model or a corporate
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