GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT COURSE
(PM 502)
PROJECT ASSIGNMENT
ASSIGNMENT:
1. You plan to build an African computer company, aiming at building computers of
100-200US$. Evidence from OLPC project (USA) and the municator (Yellow Dog, China)
seem to imply this is feasible. However, you need to know where to get supplies, how to
source them, who should do the design, the assembly, Where to do assembly, and how to
distribute the computers. How large would the potential market be?
TABLE OF CONTENT:
Executive Summary
.1 Vision
.2 Mission
.3 Core Values
2.0 Business concept
3.0 Supply of Material
4.0 Designing, Assembling our Model Computers
5.0 Location of Assembly Plant
6.0 Target Market
7.0 Distribution Channels
7.1 Wholesaling and Retailing
8.0 Quantum of the Potential market.
9.0 Conclusion
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT COURSE
(PM 502)
PROJECT ASSIGNMENT
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Affordable Computers Tanzania (LOSACT) is a new technology innovative company set
up in Arusha to provide cheap and affordable computers to the communities in Arusha and
Kilimanjaro regions of Tanzania. Indications from OLPC project (USA) and the municator
(Yellow Dog, China) seem to suggest this is a feasible project. Our intention in this
business idea is to explore the ingenuity that these companies used and possibly take
advantage of the technical and logistical support that is available in the design, materials
supply and assembling of affordable computers to suit our environment here in Tanzania.
We hope to be able to make our computers available at a rate not more than Tsh. 245,000
(USD $200).
LOSACT will emphasize on easy access to computer technology, low price and
tropicalized machines that will take into considerations the inadequate infrastructure in our
environment while delivering on a good promise to enjoy cutting-edge technology even in
the most rural of places. Our enthusiasm is to see our people benefit immensely from
hi-tech innovation common in most advanced world and also enjoy the most meaningful
experience towards a future that is in similar with modern technology and awareness.
The proprietors of LOSACT have combined training and experience in engineering and
management. While O has Microsoft Certified training in Computer engineering, E and N
are the management gurus. Our combined efforts will make LOSACT achieve her noble
objectives. LOSACT is located at Unga Area, which hosts many manufacturing and
business industries in Arusha.
1.1 VISION:
“To be the leading provider of the highest quality and cheapest computers in Tanzania.
1.2 MISSION:
To maximize the volume of high quality PC at the lowest price possible in Tanzania.
1.3 CORE VALUES:
Customer focused motivation, inspiration, commitment, pocket friendly, trustworthiness
and timely delivery.
2.0 BUSINESS CONCEPT:
LOSACT seek to enter the business of computer sales, service and distribution through
