Business Models and Planning

Business Models and Planning Project description BUSINESS CONCEPT service that picks up old, unused clothes and redistributes them in a sustainable way A x (label) that allows x (user) to x (benefit) by x (method). A convenient, portable service that allows people of all ages to responsibly dispose of old, unused clothing by picking up people's unwanted clothes and redistributing the clothing in a sustainable manner. prototype share get feedback refine Please research about the following questions. 3)Operations and Facilities Explain the daily activities of the business; its location, equipment, people, processes, and surrounding environment. Production: How and where are your products/services created or acquired? Do you outsource? Where and why? Explain your methods of: -Techniques and costs of producing services or products -Product development -Quality control and customer service -Inventory management Physical Location: What qualities of your location are important for operations? -Physical requirements oGeographic location oSpace, type of building, zoning oFacilities: loading dock, offices, customer areas oSecurity needs -Access oIs it important that your location be convenient to transportation or to suppliers? oDo you need easy walk-in access and/or parking for customers? oDo you need proximity to freeways, airports, shipping centers? oWhat are your business hours? Why? -Cost: estimate your occupation expenses, including oPurchase of premises or monthly rent oMaintenance, utilities, insurance oRemodeling costs