ENT 600 - Blueprint Automated and Push Button Tissues Dispenser
ENT 600 - Blueprint Automated and Push Button Tissues Dispenser
Tissues Dispenser
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Eco ProCare Enterprise produces the Automated and push-button tissues dispenser.
It is because still a lack of using the product at the commercial building in Malaysia. Thus, this
product encourages people to maintain cleanliness in the toilet area. An automated and push-
button tissues dispenser was produced with unique features compared to other similar existing
products. The power supply mode which is a sensor and push-button mode secured the
operation of the tissues dispensers all the time including during the no electrical supply The
simple design of the product was very significant to be put in the toilet. The waterproof,
durable, and high-quality material can protect the product from and brokerage before the time.
This product will be introduced to property management as our main target market
especially located at the shopping mall area since it has a large population and users to use
the automated and push-button tissues dispenser. For our marketing promotion the official
website, billboard, flyers, and business card had been used in promoting the product to the
market since it is easier to reach the consumers. Therefore, Eco ProCare Enterprise producing
a product that is more than better compared to our competitor. We do produce unique features
such as the two-power supply which is AC and DC, UV light on the dispenser for killing the
germs while the competitors do not have such features at all. Thus, the lesser cost but the
same quality is our competitive advantage
As our company had the important line of management that handling this product. It
was held by the accountable board of directors consisting of a general manager, 2
administrative managers, a financial manager, a marketing manager, and an operation
manager. Furthermore, our start-up cost and working capital were RM 260,650 as a simple
expense incurred throughout the process of setting up the business.
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2.0 PRODUCT OR SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Automated and Push Button Tissue Dispenser is a toilet roll holder that comes with 2-
in-1 mode switch features that can be either sensor or push button to fold and cut the toilet
paper automatically. The sensor integrated into tissue dispenser to provide a non-touching
concept product, especially during the pandemic to help in minimizing the risk of cross-
contamination. The user just has to place their hands in front of the sensor and the tissue
paper will be dispensed from the box. This product uses an electrical two power supply mode
(AC and DC) in order to be operated with a sensor, however, when the electricity is cut off or
malfunctions, the other option that can be used to operate the product is by pressing the push
button. Thus, it can be accessible every time and increase operational efficiency.
The purpose of the product is to encourage users to practice and improve hygiene.
Other than that, it is aimed to help preserve the environment by reducing wastage. Therefore,
the product comes with a limited amount of tissue dispensed to control the number of tissue
paper usage an adjustable length of tissue. Meanwhile, the material used for the cover is ABS
plastic. It offers high quality, level of impact resistance, durability and excellent chemical
resistance. Other benefits that the product could offer is it has a key lock design feature. To
ensure the product in a good and keep clean, it also equipped with ultraviolet light sterilisation,
which was attached to the bottom of the box to kill the bacteria, viruses and others on the user
hands. It is ideal to be used at commercial and public building such as shopping mall, hotel,
hospital etc, because of the design and features provided will be easier and suitable for the
user to use.
The two main applications are adopted in this product which consists of i) sensor and
ii) push button. The product relies on these applications in order to operate. The sensor-
activated when it detects a motion from people. When the user placed a hand in front of the
sensor, the 360-degree servo motor will dispense or roll the tissue the motor will roll the tissue.
Besides, the product mode can be switched to the push-button operation. It is also easy to
navigate with a press or button feature. The dispenser has a button installed on the box which
automatically dispenses tissue paper whenever the button is being pressed. Other than that,
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the secondary application is the ultraviolet light sterilisation used to disinfect the hands
contaminated from harmful germs, bacteria, viruses, etc.
Any bacteria, viruses and other parasites are easily attached to our hands. Therefore,
to offer maximum safety to the user, another thoughtful feature added to sanitise the hand into
the dispenser is ultraviolet light sterilisation. It can efficiently disinfect the hands as it is one of
the effective methods of sanitation that almost killed 99.99% of germs (Maxdry, 2021). The
UV light has usually been equipped for the hand dryers, however, there are a few tissue
dispenser products that have this feature. It is convenient to use as one of the sanitation
methods to kill the germs to ensure users practice good hand hygiene during this recent
outbreak. Moreover, this product has strong material that is not easy to break and is for long-
term use. This product does not have high maintenance cost because it features high-quality
components and is easy to maintain. It also has large space storage that can contain a high
capacity of the tissue.
Property
Management
Analysis Data from
Market Survey
Public User
Product Design
Research and
Development
Conducting
Concet Testing
Interview
Build Prototype
Figure 1: Development Phase of the Automated and Push Button Tissue Dispenser
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Currently, the Automated and Push Button Tissue Dispenser is in a development
prototype state. There are several adjustments and improvements that need to be done to
ensure the final end of the product can be provided suitable with the offer. The cost to develop
this product is estimated at around RM260,650 including the testing of the product. In addition,
the cost includes the manpower who are responsible to produce this product and other
miscellaneous resources. Furthermore, the product is estimated to be fully developed and
used in 1 or 2 years. The figure 2 and table 1 below are the summaries of the functional
specifications and illustrations of the product that will be developed.
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Detail Specification
Type of Product 2 in 1 operation
Material ABS plastic
Type of Operation Sensor and push button
Size 60 x 290 x 200 mm
Buzzer Yes
Stand No
Wall Mounted Yes
Power Source AC power plug (240V) and DC (9V)
Adjustable Length of Tissue Yes
Auto Cut Tissue No
Ultraviolet Sterilization Yes
There are a few opportunities or development to expand this product line. During the
pandemic, hygiene is the most important thing to be considered. We also planned to develop
or provide other hygiene products with the same features from this product such as an
automatic hand sanitizer dispenser with UV light. The UV light will be equipped for sanitation
of people's hands when using hand sanitizer. We will be targeting our customers especially
from the commercial sector. We will use email as another marketing tool to introduce and
market the new expansion product. Moreover, in order to boost and increase the potential
customer, there will be a few strategies that will be used such as setting up booths in every
state in Malaysia at innovation fairs and other industry-related events. As the market for
hygienic products is expected to grow or expand, there are opportunities to broaden our
product line. We are planning to seize this opportunity to introduce our services to all around
the world. It will be done through advertising campaigns, social media, e-commerce
applications and more. The developed product will also be regularly improvised or upgraded
based on the new research in order to ensure the product can maximise upcoming technology
developments in order to fulfil market demands.
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3.0 TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
Automated and Push Button Tissue Dispenser is automatic operations machines that
were advanced from the ordinary manual tissue dispenser to produce a toilet tissue dispenser
technology. The dispenses machine technology has been widely developed by the established
country, especially Japan. This Automated and Push Button tissue dispenser are suitable with
the trends and covid 19 now days as it can prepare a touchless toilet paper dispenser, and
good for the hygiene where tissue is one of the keys to prevention. This is because, germs
can be transferred quickly from one person to another merely by physical contact on surfaces
such as doorknobs or handrails
The processes start from when the users want to take the tissue. The machine
dispenses was designed which users simply wave their hands in front of the sensor and the
machine dispenses for a single sheet of tissue through a pushed-up button and infrared sensor
method. Then the user will be getting the tissue by pushing the button provided and the button
will light on to indicate that the tissue is available to use, or user can use infrared sensor where
they just wave their hand to the machine and the tissue will come out. The button will light off
to indicate that the tissue is out of stock and the system will proceed to give notification which
is buzzer to management to replace the tissues in the dispenser. Then the power source in
this design was involved AC and DC power sources to prevent any electrical issues happen.
For instance, if the electricity is cut off, the DC power can activate the product. So, there will
no issue to use the machine every time user wants. Thus, the system also provides UV light
to user that can kill the germ when user using the tissue dispenser machine.
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3.1 Components
This was created with a two-in-one function in design, which includes a sensor
and a push-button window. To avoid any electrical difficulties, the power supply in this
design included both AC and DC power sources. For example, if the electricity is
switched off, the product can be activated using DC power. There will be no problem
to use where never and whatever situation was. The DC power able to work
inescapable power outage because of AC and DC switch availability. Thus, intelligent
system that installed of a sensor and a push-button for operation are combined into a
single product for device operation. A touch sensor detects touch or near proximity
without relying on physical contact. Touch sensors are making their way into many
applications like mobile phones, remote controls, control panels, etc. Present day
touch sensors can replace mechanical buttons and switches.
3.1.2 UV Light
A UV light is also provided in this design to kill all the germs on the hands. UV
technology allows to replicate UVC radiation which provides highly effective
disinfection properties. UV light provide germicidal effectiveness in many applications
along with a host of other purposes and uses in a wide range.
3.1.3 Buzzer
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3.1.5 Infrared Sensor
IR Sensors or Infrared Sensor are light based sensor that are used in various
applications like Proximity and Object Detection. IR Sensors are used as proximity
sensors in almost all mobile phones. There are two types of Infrared or IR Sensors:
Transmissive Type and Reflective Type. In Transmissive Type IR Sensor, the IR
Transmitter (usually an IR LED) and the IR Detector (usually a Photo Diode) are
positioned facing each other so that when an object passes between them, the sensor
detects the object. The other type of IR Sensor is a Reflective Type IR Sensor. In this,
the transmitter and the detector are positioned adjacent to each other facing the object.
When an object comes in front of the sensor, the sensor detects the object. Moreover,
the sensor was connecting with the Arduino software to activate the microcontroller
during bringing out the tissues.
Eco ProCare Enterprise (EPE) company will be equipped with both technical and
business skills with the business will focus more it researches and development (RnD) that
will come out with new marketing. The concept of Eco ProCare Enterprise (EPE) services is
using by component and software application. While the concepts that Eco ProCare Enterprise
(EPE) team is to solve the problem that affect the company that when the tissue is run out in
the dispenser and when electricity issue happen. An apparatus for the dispensing of product
is provided. The apparatus includes a dispenser that is configured for dispensing product and
a sensor in communication with an electrical circuit carried by the dispenser. The sensor is
configured for detecting identification information about the product when the electrical circuit
is completed by the product. Additional exemplary embodiments are also provided in which
the sensor operates through optical detection, smell, physical contact with the product, or
vibration instead of or in addition to the completion of an electrical circuit.
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3.3 Specialized Knowledge and Experience and Skills Involved
For software requirement, Eco ProCare Enterprise (EPE) have chosen Arduino
Software. Eco ProCare Enterprise (EPE) had to find a suitable coding to program
Arduino as the brain of the project. So, our company decided to use the Arduino
software to insert code programming into Arduino.
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4.0 MARKET ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIES
4.1 Customers
Customers are those who purchase goods or services from stores or companies. We
want to identify the target consumers who are likely to be interested in our product so that we
may directly target them through our marketing channels. Target customers are significant
since they assist companies in conducting product analyses in order to fulfil the wants of their
purchasers and compete with current items from other rivals. Our target customer is as follows:
We were focusing on launching our product in our main target area first which
is shopping malls in Klang Valley because it is developed. As a result, it is simpler for
us to deliver our items to our target clients, and this location is ideal for us to build our
business since our company is in Kuala Lumpur. There are several shopping malls
with bathrooms in Klang Valley and the major purchaser will be a management of a
shopping mall in Klang Valley.
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4.2 Market Size and Trends
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MARKET SIZE IN MARKET SIZE IN MARKET SIZE IN
2022 2023 2024
Demand increases 5%
per year 20% 25% 30%
Within the next three years, the market for Automated & Push Button Tissue
Dispenser will grow. This might be because many people nowadays are interested in
innovative solutions that help minimise tissue paper waste. The estimated toilets that
required this product is 1,420 units, thus we anticipate that approximately 50% of
property management in Klang Valley will be interested in our product. As a result, the
total market size for our product in 2022 is around RM 149,100. In the event that our
product outperforms expectations, we want to expand the market size so that it can be
utilized by a larger number of people. Technological innovation is one of the
characteristics that influence market growth because it is one of the drivers of change.
In order to aid them in resolving problems and alleviating their load, buyers and
customers are looking for technological advancements in a product they purchase.
The purchasers of Automated & Push Button Tissue Dispenser have been
identifying which are Property Manager that in charge of the shopping malls. The table
below illustrates the projected annual buyer growth over the next few years.
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The company's growth rate is important since it provides vital insight into the
company's current success and future potential. As our targeted consumer is a
shopping mall in Klang Valley, our business wants to broaden its wings by targeting
additional states such as Perak, Melaka, and Johor Bharu with our product. Knowing
a healthy growth rate can assist business professionals evaluate a company's success
on both an internal and external level.
• The competitors
• Lifestyle
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4.3 Competition
Table 6: The Percentage of Market Share for The Competitors Before Our Company Exists
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Quality Fragile Durable Fragile
Delivery Timing 1-7 working days 1-7 working days 1-7 working days
4.3.2 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Automated & Push Button Tissue
Dispenser
Advantages Disadvantages
• Have two function which is automatic
and push button. • Can’t use the automatic sensor if there
• More hygienic are no sources of electricity.
• User’s UV light provided to kill all the • Expensive than other tissue dispenser.
germs on the hands.
Table 8: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Automated & Push Button Tissue Dispenser
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4.4 Market Share and Sales
Based on the acceptance of our product which is Automated & Push Button Tissue
Dispenser by customers, we can predict the market share for our product for 3 years. For
assumptions, we had assumed that the increase of market share was 5% for each year. As
we can see below on the table, the total sales increase until RM 783,000
Year
2022 2023 2024
Market Share (%) 20% 25% 30%
There will be four primary marketing "P's" that will be functionally related to one
another. The function is mainly like a dominos game in which the pieces interact with one
other. The dominos will be causing motions in which one domino moves as the others do. We
will spark clients' curiosity in learning more about and trying our goods. And if they are pleased
with the functionality and characteristics of our items, they will buy them. This device was
intended to be an automated tissue dispenser. This can help to decrease tissue paper waste
while also maintaining good hygiene.
Our first goal is to get public acceptability and build a solid foundation for our
company's service by attracting a large number of customers at the outset. The
approach in which we present our service to the general public is crucial in capturing
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their attention and generating interest in acquiring our goods. As a result, we will place
greater emphasis on advertising. Furthermore, we intend to expand our service to a
national level by opening additional locations in other nations. We want to be known
not just by Malaysians, but also by people of other countries in the area.
4.5.2 Pricing
This product will be warranted for three years. And the breakdown is only
covered if it is the result of a system and mechanical failure, not because the user
broke it up. Customers can turn to our company website for further action if they have
any compliments, inquiries, or concerns.
The goal of the marketing strategy is to promote the product's existence and
entice property management to purchase for public facilities. The more clout you have,
the more likely you are to receive a good deal. A variety of tools for spreading the word
may be fully utilised to carry out any type of approach.
• Official Website
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information quickly and directly through an internet website. The website will
include product information, a price for the product, and a review of the product.
The contact information for the person in charge is available on the internet, so
anybody may obtain information from the staff members.
• Flyers
Flyers are used to sell a product by utilising simple text and colourful
graphics to attract clients. It is commonly imagined of as a small sheet of poster
that includes marketing of a product or service in order to enhance public
awareness of our company's services.
• Business Cards
• Billboard
The location of the business is crucial since it will depend on the strategic
aspect in choosing the location. The perfect choice of location will broaden service
coverage, particularly for property market research. Consumers are more likely to be
attracted to having a service provided by a company that is situated in the region. We
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will distribute our products to the retailers directly from the manufacturer from our
factory. Customers who wish to purchase our Automated & Push Button Tissue
Dispenser can do so through us as well as retailers. (Dryers et al., 2003)
This section includes a detailed description about the roles and responsibilities, career
highlights of the individuals and their salary of the management team. This management team
is also responsible for putting together the idea of business strategy and ensuring the business
objectives are met. This team is held accountable by the company’s board of directors.
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5.2 Key Management Personnel
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➢ Has excellent verbal and written
communication skills in Malay and English
language.
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5.3 Task and Responsibilities for Each Positions
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➢ To ensure that the initial capital is sufficient.
Our team members were agreed to contribute the capital which is amount RM 80,000.
Amount Of
Monthly Share
Equity
Names & Positions Salary Ownerships
Investments
(Rm) 100%
(Rm)
General Manager
3,300 18% 14,400
(Ain Zulaikha Binti Ramzi)
Administrative Manager I
2,800 17% 13,600
(Nur Izyan Zayanah Binti Zulkifli)
Administrative Manager II
2,800 17% 13,600
(Nur Sofea Emilda Binti Mohamad Aziz)
Marketing Manager
2,750 16% 12,800
(Muhammad Firdaus Bin Zaharin)
Financial Manager
2,850 16% 12,800
(Nurul Syafikah Binti Mazlan)
Operation Manager
3,000 16% 12,800
(Raihana Binti Abdul Karim)
Table 12: Management Compensation and Ownership
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5.5 Supporting Professional Advisors and Services
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6.0 FINANCIAL ESTIMATES
The financial plan explains the financial projections necessary to ensure that a
business venture remains profitable and viable. Only one-time start-up costs and
working capital will be discussed in this financial plan.
The start-up cost is the cost or expenses that required to form a new
business. The following table summarizes the estimated start-up costs, which
include the following activities:
Administrative/Organisation
Computer 9,000
Sales/Marketing
Website 3,500
Billboard 5,000
Operational
Other Pre-Operations
Insurance 2,500
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6.2 Working Capital
Working capital is the initial cost required to finance the business's daily
operations until it makes its first sale. Include the following monthly expenses
in the working capital budget:
Utilities 1,000
Flyers 2,000
Website 3,500
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6.3 Start-up Capital and Financing
Working Capital
General & Administrative
Costs (monthly) 21,650 21,650
Sales & Marketing Costs
(monthly) 7,500 7,500
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7.0 Project Milestone
The project milestone was shown up as to monitor the progress of the business
achievement toward the ultimate goals. it was the schedule that shows the start and the end
dates until the project completes.
Activities Deadlines
Project Initiation 2 February 2021 – 15 March 2021
Product Analysis 16 March 2021 – 25 April 2021
Completion of design and development 26 April 2021 – 30 May 2022
Completion of prototypes, 31 May 2022 – 1 July 2022
Market Analysis and Strategies 2 July 2021 – 31 July 2021
Management Team Organization 1 August 2022 – 15 September 2022
Financial Analysis 16 September 2022 – 1 October 2022
Signing of Distributors and Dealers 2 October 2022 – 31 October 2022
Ordering of Materials in Production 1 November 2022 – 25 November 2022
Quantities.
Production Development started 26 November 2022 – 15 December 2022
Lunching the Product Prototype 16 December 2022 – 31 December 2022
Continue the production development 1 January 2023– 15 January 2023
Product promotion 16 January 2023 – 21 January 2023
Launch Automated and Push Button 23 January 2022 – 25 January 2022
Tissues Dispenser to market.
Table 17: Project Milestone
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8.0 CONCLUSION
Eco ProCare Enterprise is not the first company producing the tissues dispenser in fact
there are a few companies done it before but with different functions and features. This product
is particularly made as a satisfaction of the public users and property management via the
online survey to identify what kind of features they need that comfort to be used. Moreover,
our company has intended to propose the automated and push-button tissues dispenser to
increase the hygiene purpose at the toilet area. It is worth it to sell as the market analysis
shows the ascending trend within 3 years ahead. Thus, Eco ProCare Enterprise will strive
hard to ensure that the sales profit can be spent to pay production costs in the upcoming years.
In addition, the loan has been made for the machinery and equipment for improving the
product in the future look that needs more cost to be used. To maintain a successful product
in the market, a strong strategy should be applied on the right track along with the company's
effort. Last but not least, the main mission of the company to produce this product is to
encourage the public users to maintain cleanliness when in the toilet area. Thus, producing
less price with the high-quality products will give more benefit to the environment and the
users.
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Why, and How? Retrieved from https://maxdry.com.au/blogs/news/uv-light-in-
hand-dryers-and-air-sterilisation-units
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