Its a genuine presentation on transformation of a photo

1. Transformation Process
of a
Photo Lab
Prepared by :
Abhishek Kushwaha

2. About Facility
 Vaaho Photos is located in Somdutt Plaza,
Kanpur. The present premises was established in
1990, followed by introduction of new machines
and technology over the years.
 It covers approx. 150 sq.ft. workshop and 200
sq.ft. for the customers.
 In other premises there is 200 sq.ft. for the
generator.

3.  The new technology machine was introduced in
2007 naming Fujifilm Digital Imaging.
 The model number of machine is LP2000SC.
 It consumes 100 unit of electricity if runs in full
capacity per day.
 For backup of the electricity there is an electric
generator.
 The largest size printed by this machine is 12X15
inches.

4. Facility Layout
M a c h i n e r y P l a c e d
I n v e r t e r S e c t i o n
Raw
Material
Section
Gallery
G a l l e r y
C u s t o m e r
C o u n t e r
Entrance1
Entrance-2

5. Customer counter

6. Raw Materials Section

7. Machine

8. Production Process
It is a process of transforming inputs. The glossy
and matte paper are put in the machines for
processing. Firstly, the paper is loaded in the
machine through magazine then it goes in colour
developer box (chemical) section followed by the
bleaching and water box. After going through all
this process, the photograph is passes through
dryer present in the back
side of the machine.
After drying finally a photo
is printed and comes in
the tray.

9. Continuous process
 They follow a continuous process in which the
products and raw material flows in a continuous
manner.
 Photographs printed by processing in different
machines equipment.
 Machine operates in a single steady state and
performs a specific processing function.
 The process is stopped only for maintenance
(scheduled or not), cleaning, irregular working.

10. Transformation Process
Input Process Output
Monitoring
and
control
Feedback

11. Inputs
 Capital
• Machine: Rs. 60 lakhs
• Furniture & fixtures: Rs.4 lakhs
• Computers: Rs.1 lakhs
• UPS: Rs.75,000
• Generator: Rs.3.25 lakhs
• Electrical fittings & wirings: Rs. 50,000
• Air conditioner: Rs.60,000
 Labour- There is a minimum requirement of
labour as all the work process is automated.

12.  Raw Material
• Photographic paper: Glossy & Matte
• Chemicals
• Dark bag: For loading of paper roll in magazine.
 Suppliers- The material and components are
acquired from suppliers using just-in-time
methodology.

13. Magazine and Dark Bag

14.  Time
• Colour developer: 90secs (37.5 ºC)
• Bleaching and fixing: 90 secs (36.5 ºC)
• Water with stabilizer: 180secs (35 ºC)
• Dryer: 60secs (90 ºC)
• The total time for developing a photo: 7 minutes

15. Environment
• Machines are placed in a proper distance within
one roof .
• It is kept in air conditioner for the smooth
functioning.
• Health and safety of people near facility site is
not affected.
• Machines and equipments have changed due to
challenges posed by the competitors.
• There is an introduction and improvement of
machines time to time due to change in
technology.

16. Outputs
 The processes making up the operations function
must be designed and executed in a way that is
effective in delivering the desired outputs and
efficient in the use of resources.
• Daily output: 8 hours/8000 prints.
• Monthly output: 25 working days/2 lakhs prints
• Annual output: 12 months/24 lakhs prints
 It includes all sizes of prints in total.

17.  Different Sizes of Prints (Photographs in inches)
• Passport size
• 3.5X5
• 4X6
• 5X7
• 6X8
• 8X10
• 10X12
• 12X15

18. Monitoring and Control
 Quality Management- Usage of glossy and
matte paper for printing photographs and good
quality chemicals for durability of photos.
 Maintenance of machines- Machines are
inspected within a particular period of time.
 Process Management- Production process is
controlled by maintaining the temperature and
quantity of colour developer, bleaching and
fixing ,water with stabilizer and dryer.

19. Purpose of Choosing a
Location
 Advantages for facility
• Local Market- It includes customers or clients
located within the region and the product or
service is made available to them.
• Safety- The security on the premises.
• Infrastructure- Many older buildings don't have
the necessary infrastructure to support the high-
tech needs of contemporary operations.

20.  Advantages for customers
• Easy transport- The facility is within a reach of
customers by public vehicles as well.
• Easy to access the facility location- Facility
is centrally located in the heart of the city, with a
good convenience.
• Accessibility and parking- There’s ample
convenient parking for both customers and
employees.

21. Thank You