TanksRus Manufacturing Inc. - CMA, CPA Board Report
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2. Table of Contents
• Current situation of TRUMike H
• Alternative AnalysisEvan
• RecommendationRichard
• Financial ForecastMike L
• Implementation PlanSenay
• Operational ImprovementsKaylan
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
4. Financing Available
Stagnant sales
forecasted for
next 5 years
Poor operating
results expected
Major Issue
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
5. Financing AvailableSolving Major Issue
Provide
Diversification
Improved
Operating
Results
Improve
Profitability
Improve Sales
Current:
Poor results
expected
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
6. Financing AvailableImplied Mission Statement
Key Points:
Metal tank manufacturer
High quality, innovative production
Oil and agricultural markets
Canada and Northern US
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
7. Financing AvailableGoals
Net Income
After Tax
ROI
Harding Retains Voting
Control
• 2017: $800,000
• 2018: $900,000
• 2019: $1,000,000
• 10% required for
Capital Projects
• Implemented by
January 2016
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
8. Financing AvailableProduction Capacity Constraints
Main Facility:
10,000 square
feet
Second
Facility: 15,000
square feet
Total: 25,000
square feet
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
9. Financing AvailableInternal Scan - Strengths
High Quality
Production
Good
relationship
with farm
organizations
Innovative
Culture
Experienced
Senior
Management
and staff
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
10. Financing AvailableInternal Scan – Weaknesses
Facilities at
production
capacity +
low yard
storage
capacity
Low
production
employee
morale – may
join union
Inefficiencies:
operate
multiple sites
Tired sales
staff and high
travel costs
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
11. Financing AvailableExternal Environmental Scan
High demand for metal
tanks in Alberta – 25.5% of
oil industry establishment
Canada: one of the largest
crop producers in the
world
Industry revenue is
expected to increase at an
annualized 2.4% to 2020
Saskatchewan farmers
expect profitability to
grow
Opportunities
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
12. Financing AvailableExternal Environmental Scan
Uncertainty in Alberta
market from political
changes
Declining oil prices
restrict oil market
demand
Harsh winters/droughts
restrict agricultural
demand
Shortage of welders in
Alberta and
Saskatchewan
Threats
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
14. Strong Internal Staff
Reduce Production Inefficiencies
Diversity Opportunities Available
Remain Cautious of Threats
Financing AvailableKey Situational Points
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
15. Financing AvailableStrategic Options Available
Get Tanked Acquisition
Hopper Bottom Cones
Salt Silos
Metal Recycling
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
16. Financing AvailableOther Options
Balgonie Plant
Edmonton Sales
Office
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
17. Financing AvailableOptions for Further Improvements
Hire an HR
Manager
Introduce
Apprenticeship
Program
Implement
ERP
Program
Improve
Bonus
Structure
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
19. o Leverages relations with farm organizations
o High demand for metal tanks in Alberta
o Solves weakness of production/storage space
o Contract does not expire until 2025
Get Tanked - Pros
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
20. Get Tanked - Cons
o Threat: GT production employees unionized
o Inefficiencies due to additional site
o Fails to diversify product line
o GT tanks not double walled: do not fit mission
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
21. Hopper Bottom Cones – Pros
o Leverages relations with farm organizations
o Canada: 5% of world wheat production
o Crop production revenue climbing 1.5%/yr
o Diversifies product offerings
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
22. Hopper Bottom Cones - Cons
o Not within production capacity
o TRU has no experience in HBC market
o Winter/drought threaten agricultural demand
o Shortage of welders
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
23. Salt Silos - Pros
• Diversifies product offerings
• Diversifies customers and opens new markets
• Production similar to Metal Tanks
• Harsh winters increase demand
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
24. Salt Silos - Cons
• Not within production capacity
• Additional welders required for production
• TRU inexperienced in sale of salt silos
• Original contract is short term – 3 years
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
25. Metal Recycling - Pros
• Diversifies revenues
• Steel demand to increase faster than supply
• Shows TRU’s commitment to the environment
• TRU profit on own scrap metal
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
26. Metal Recycling - Cons
• TRU has no experience in metal recycling
• Unfavourable joint venture
• Risk: No prior relationship with MSAB
• Loan is not repayable for foreseeable future
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
27. Balgonie Plant - Pros
o Resolves production capacity constraint
o Eliminates weakness of limited storage space
o Mitigates multiple site inefficiencies
o Good access to highway and nearby amenities
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
28. Balgonie Plant - Cons
o Disruption in 2015 production
o Remote location
o Additional freight costs for materials and supplies
o Possibility of employees not willing to commute
o Potential for decreased employee morale
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
29. Edmonton Sales Office - Pros
o Less travel: improved morale, reduced costs
o Entry into Alberta market
o Sales growth with “head-on” competition
o Diversifies sales by region
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
30. Edmonton Sale Office - Cons
o Alberta industry declined in 2012
o Highly competitive Alberta market
o Recent decline in oil prices
o Political uncertainty in Alberta
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
31. Goal Analysis &
Recommendation
Richard Vasquez
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
32. Decision Matrix – Strategic
(in 000’s)
NI Goal
Contribution
Project
Cost
ROI 10%
(10 Years)
Sustained
Growth
Within
Capacity
Recommend
Get Tanked $3,106
Hopper Bottom
Cones
$375
Salt Silos $424
Metal Recycling $81
Balgonie Plant $544
Edmonton
Sales Office
$649
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
33. 2017 – 2019 Net Income
- 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500
Edm Office
Balgonie
Metal Recycling
Salt Silos
HBC
Get Tanked
2017 2018 2019
Get Tanked = Highest
Metal Recycling = Lowest
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
34. Decision Matrix – Strategic
(in 000’s)
NI Goal
Contribution
Project
Cost
ROI 10%
(10 Years)
Sustained
Growth
Within
Capacity
Recommend
Get Tanked $3,106 $5,476
Hopper Bottom
Cones
$375 $600
Salt Silos $424 $398
Metal Recycling $81 $218
Balgonie Plant $544 $1,086
Edmonton
Sales Office
$649 $10
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
35. Initial Costs of Alternatives
$5,000,000
$605,000
$398,000
$218,000
$1,019,300
$10,000
Get Tanked HBC Salt Silos Metal
Recycling
Balgonie Edm Office
$1.52 Million available for other alternatives
$6.02 Million available for Get Tanked
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
36. Decision Matrix – Strategic
(in 000’s)
NI Goal
Contribution
Project
Cost
ROI 10%
(10 Years)
Sustained
Growth
Within
Capacity
Recommend
Get Tanked $3,106 $5,476 Yes
Hopper Bottom
Cones
$375 $600 Yes
Salt Silos $424 $398 Yes
Metal Recycling $81 $218 Yes
Balgonie Plant $544 $1,086 Yes
Edmonton
Sales Office
$649 $10 Yes
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
37. 10% ROI Goal
27%
103%
207%
42%
138%
10% goal
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
250%
Get Tanked Hopper
Bottom
Cones
Salt Silos Metal
Recycling
Balgonie
Get Tanked = Lowest Salt Silos = Highest
ROI
After
10
Years
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
38. Decision Matrix – Strategic
(in 000’s)
NI Goal
Contribution
Project
Cost
ROI 10%
(10 Years)
Sustained
Growth
Within
Capacity
Recommend
Get Tanked $3,106 $5,476 Yes No
Hopper Bottom
Cones
$375 $600 Yes No
Salt Silos $424 $398 Yes Yes
Metal Recycling $81 $218 Yes Yes
Balgonie Plant $544 $1,086 Yes Yes
Edmonton
Sales Office
$649 $10 Yes Yes
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
39. Sustained Net Income Growth
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Get Tanked -8% -10% -18% -17% -23% -32%
Hopper Bottom Cones 4% 1% -1% -3% -5% -6%
Salt Silos 21% 25% 11% 9% 8% 7%
Metal Recycling 8% 12% 10% 3% 3% 3%
Balgonie Plant 8% 18% 4% 4% 4% 3%
Edmonton Sales Office 22% 6% 6% 6% 6% 6%
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
40. Decision Matrix – Strategic
(in 000’s)
NI Goal
Contribution
Project
Cost
ROI 10%
(10 Years)
Sustained
Growth
Within
Capacity
Recommend
Get Tanked $3,106 $5,476 Yes No Increases
Hopper Bottom
Cones
$375 $600 Yes No Yes
Salt Silos $424 $398 Yes Yes No
Metal Recycling $81 $218 Yes Yes No
Balgonie Plant $544 $1,086 Yes Yes Increases
Edmonton
Sales Office
$649 $10 Yes Yes Yes
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
41. (in 000’s)
NI Goal
Contribution
Project
Cost
ROI 10%
(10 Years)
Sustained
Growth
Within
Capacity
Recommend
Get Tanked $3,106 $5,476 Yes No Increases
Hopper Bottom
Cones
$375 $600 Yes No Yes
Salt Silos $424 $398 Yes Yes No
Metal Recycling $81 $218 Yes Yes No
Balgonie Plant $544 $1,086 Yes Yes Increases
Edmonton
Sales Office
$649 $10 Yes Yes Yes
(in 000’s)
NI Goal
Contribution
Project
Cost
ROI 10%
(10 Years)
Sustained
Growth
Within
Capacity
Recommend
Get Tanked $3,106 $5,476 Yes No Increases
Hopper Bottom
Cones
$375 $600 Yes No Yes
Salt Silos $424 $398 Yes Yes YES
Metal Recycling $81 $218 Yes Yes YES
Balgonie Plant $544 $1,086 Yes Yes Increases
Edmonton
Sales Office
$649 $10 Yes Yes Yes
Decision Matrix – Strategic
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
42. Recommendation Summary
(in 000’s) Salt Silos Balgonie Plant
Edmonton Sales
Office
Total
2017 NI Contribution $228 $142 $55 $425
2018 NI Contribution $135 $191 $251 $577
2019 NI Contribution $61 $211 $342 $614
Project Cost $398 $1,086 $10 $1,494
ROI 10% (10 Years) Yes Yes Yes
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
43. Within Financing Available
Salt Silos
Balgonie
Edm Office
$1.49 Million
$1.52 Million
Cash at April 30,
2015
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
44. Recommendation Summary
(in 000’s) Salt Silos Balgonie Plant
Edmonton Sales
Office
Total
2017 NI Contribution $228 $142 $55 $425
2018 NI Contribution $135 $191 $251 $577
2019 NI Contribution $61 $211 $342 $614
Project Cost $398 $1,086 $10 $1,494
ROI 10% (10 Years) Yes Yes Yes
Diversification
Increased
Capacity
Long Term
Growth
Harding in
Control
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
49. 2017-2019 Net Income Goals
$21K $455K $349K
Above
Goals:
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
$800
$900
$1,000
$821
$1,355
$1,349
2017 2018 2019
Goal ForecastFigures in 000s
50. Increased Production Capacity
25,000
32,500
-
27,500
Current Recommendation
Production capacity required Excess Capacity
25,000 total
60,000 total
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Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
51. Increased Yard Space
Space with Recommendation:
10 Acres
Current Space:
1.5 Acres
6.7 times more yard space
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Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
52. Diversification
35%
65%
2014 Sales Mix
43%
44%
13%
2018 Sales Mix
AB Metal Tank
Sales
Other Metal
Tank Sales
Salt Silo Sales
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
5.5M
2.9M
6.1M
5.8M
1.7M
53. Improved Results (in 000s)
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
$8,510 $8,512
$11,152
$12,993
$13,709
$14,327
$555 $331 $550 $821
$1,355 $1,349
2014 2015
(forecasted)
2016
(forecasted)
2017
(forecasted)
2018
(forecasted)
2019
(forecasted)
Revenue Net Income
54. Mitigating Cons &
Implementation
Senay Yemane
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Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
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Situation
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Analysis
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Financial
Analysis
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Improvements
55. Mitigating Salt Silos
Short contract allows TRU to
showcase it’s high quality
manufacturing to new customers
Salt Silos production doesn’t
differ greatly from Metal Tanks
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Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
Current
Situation
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Analysis
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Financial
Analysis
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Improvements
56. Mitigating Balgonie
Financial incentives to
drive to Balgonie
Production plan to
transition equipment
efficiently
Current
Situation
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Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
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Improvements
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Situation
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Analysis
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Financial
Analysis
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Improvements
57. Mitigating Edm Sales Office
Changing AB political
environment increase’s
need to capture demand
Not opening the
Edmonton sales office will
result in flat sales
Current
Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
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Situation
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Analysis
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Financial
Analysis
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Improvements
59. Implementing Salt Silos
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Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
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Task Responsibility
Construct and submit a competitive bid Greg Toth/Raj Patel
Purchase + Install SS equipment in Balgonie Greg Toth/Raj Patel
Hire production employees to faciliate SS HR Manager
Establish distribution network to Manitoba Greg Toth
60. Implementing Salt Silos
Q4 - 2015 Q1 - 2016Q3 - 2015
Construct and Submit Bid
Purchase + Install SS in Balgonie
Hire SS Production Staff
Establish Distribution Network to Manitoba
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Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
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Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
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Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
61. Implementing Balgonie
Current
Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
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Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
Task Responsibility
Negotiate fair price for plant Greg Toth/Raj Patel
Initiate upgrades to building Greg Toth/Raj Patel
Inform employees about financial incentives HR Manager
Formulate/execute plan for equipment transfer Raj Patel/ Sash Cossacks/Alex Jiroux
Inform business partners – location change Cassandra Wall/Raj Patel
62. Implementing Balgonie
Q4 - 2015 Q1 - 2016Q3 - 2015
Negotiate Price for Plant
Initiate upgrades to the building
Inform Employees about financial incentives
Inform business partners - location change
Formulate plan to transfer equipment
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation Financial
Analysis
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Improvements
Current
Situation
Alternative
Analysis
Recommendation Implementation
Financial
Analysis
Operational
Improvements
63. Implementing EDM Sales Office
Current
Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
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Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
Task Responsibility
Secure and set up lease site Cassandra Wall/Greg Toth
Offer severance/moving allowances HR Manager/Cassandra Wall
Inform employees of new Edm sales office HR Manager
Hire sales consultant replacement HR Manager/Cassandra Wall
64. Implementing Edm Sales Office
Q4 - 2015 Q1 - 2016Q3 - 2015
Secure and set a new
site
Offer severance/moving allowance
Hire new sales consultants
Inform employee of new
office
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Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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67. President
General
Manager
HR
Manager
Administration
Staff
Sales Manager
Sales Staff
Production
Manager
Small Tank
Plant
Supervisor
Production Staff
Large Tank
Plant
Supervisor
Production Staff
Controller
Hire Human Resources Manager
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Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
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Analysis
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68. Hire Human Resources Manager
Benefits:
Improve
employee
relations
Lead
community
involvement
initiatives.
Control its
hiring
processes and
policies
Conduct a
hiring/incentives
review, and
employee’s
incentives will
be standardized
Current
Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
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69. Hire Human Resources Manager
Resolves:
Lack of standard
hiring process
Currently
employee
incentives vary
Controller
unaware
employee is
hired until time
card received.
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Situation
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Analysis
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Analysis
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Improvements
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Analysis
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70. Introduce Apprenticeship Program
Benefits
Revenue generated by apprentice exceeds total training costs
The net benefit of an apprentice in training increases each year
Increased loyalty to the company
Assist in recruiting workers, particularly welders which mitigates a weakness of a
shortage of welders.
Current
Situation
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Analysis
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71. Introduce Apprenticeship Program
Resolves Risk of not attracting
employees.
Employees have stated they
would not consider
unionization
Negative effect on
product quality.
Higher turnover rates
than industry averages.
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72. Implement New ERP System
Benefits
Accounting Invoicing Reporting
Shop control CRM
Supply chain
management
Scheduling Inventory
Production
planning
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73. Implement New ERP System
Resolves
No integration
between costing
and accounting
High amount of
manual entries
causing errors
Poor at tracking of
inventory levels
resulting in
inefficiencies
Difficulty tracking
customer sales
data
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75. Improve Bonus Structures
Resolves
Lack of
bonuses may
negatively
affect
morale.
Quality of
work may
suffer with
no reward
tied to
performance
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78. Revised Mission
TanksRus Manufacturing Inc. (TRU) is a privately owned,
Balgonie, Saskatchewan based manufacturer and distributor
of standard and customized above ground, steel storage
tanks used mainly for storing flammable liquids, and storage
silos for road maintenance salts.
Our high-quality, innovative small refueling,
environmentally friendly, Transport Canada-approved tanks,
and salt silos guarantees a solution that fits the needs of
customers in the oil and agriculture, and road maintenance
industries in Canada and the northern United States.
79. Revised Vision
TRU strives to be the premiere provider of high
quality metal tanks and salt silos to the oil and
agricultural, and road maintenance industries in
Canada and northern United States.
80. Experiencing poor quality welding
requiring high rework
• Impact:
• Up to 40 weld deficiencies - negatively affects
production.
• 10 weld deficiencies per tank average.
• No tracking system available to track which welders
are responsible.
81. Experiencing poor quality welding
requiring high rework
• Solution:
• Implementing the apprenticeship program will result
in higher skilled welders reducing the amount of
deficient welds.
• Introducing bonuses tied to the BSC will motivate
welders to improve quality and efficiencies by
incentivizing high quality work along with other factors.
• The new ERP system will be configured to allow TRU
to track employee labour, and instill accountability in
production processes.
82. Lawsuit pending from past customer
• Impact:
• Potential financial impact.
• Reputational risk from possible negative media.
83. Lawsuit pending from past customer
• Obtain proper legal counsel for this matter.
• TRU must consider the customer’s reputation is also at stake since they did
not use the equipment properly, and the warranty is expired.
• Keep open communication lines with the media. It’s important to assess the
customer’s value to TRU and whether they will remain a client.
• The customer’s willingness to sue rather than seek resolution indicates an
out-of-court resolution is unlikely.
• TRU should inform the client of their ability counter sue with a warning of
defamation charges if the media is contacted. Offer to repair the tank this
time as a compromise.
• To avoid this situation in the future, a warranty contract should be included
with sales and must be signed before shipment.
84. Temporary Foreign Worker Program
•Effective April 30, 2015, Employment and Social Development
Canada administered new hiring approach for TFWs
•Based on median hourly wage rather than need for skill
• Low-wage positions capped at 20% in 2015; 10% in July 2016
Limiting
• Worker must apply for work permit and successfully pass
border inspection
• Labour Market Impact Assessment must first be completed
Time
Consuming
• Non-refundable $1000 fee per each employee
• Responsible for round-trip transportation, housing, workplace
safety, paying for private health insurance, and employment
contract
Expensive
85. Experiencing long AR collection period
Impact:
• Some customers are slow to pay, putting a strain on
cash flows.
• Solution: Need to implement an AR policy with limits of
30 days. Each customer will be contacted by their sales
manager and explained the change as well as given
proper adjusting time. Interest should be added to
receivables outstanding after 90 days. The controller
should prepare a monthly report on payment statuses
and increase customer contact.
86. Tracking community involvement
• TRU should create a volunteer community relations
committee to assist with tracking fundraising,
volunteering and working with disadvantaged groups.
• Quarterly and annual reports will be provided to the HR
Manager who will head the committee and garner
company interest to attend events.
• Corporate social responsibility reports will be created
by the HR Manager and provided to Mitch Harding.
• An overall fact sheet will summarize TRU’s impact on
the community which will be available on TRU’s
website.
87. Third Party Cradles – Make or Buy
Decision
Purchase Cradles
Cost Savings – In $ and Floor Space
($65/200 crates) (500 Sq Ft.)
Increases goodwill by supporting
employment for disadvantaged groups
88. Cradle Purchase Decision
Appendix 15: Quantitative Analysis for Third Party Cradles:
Note: 1) Comparison assuming one order at 200 crates.
2) 1 crate takes 0.2 hours to make.
3) 40 hours required to make 200 crates.
Buy Crates: Make Crates:
200 crates @ $8.45 $ 1,690 Material Costs ($3 * 200) $ 600
Delivery Charge $ 25 Direct Labour (40 hours * $26.5/hr) $ 1,060
Total Cost $ 1,715 Direct proc supplies (20% of Materials) $ 120
Total Cost $ 1,780
Savings using third party provider for every 200 crates: $ 65
89. Single supplier for sheet metal
• Impact:
• Recent shipments have been delayed, causing late production.
• Solution: Arrange to have backup suppliers to meet emergency
orders ensuring sheet steel is always available. A list of backup
suppliers has been compiled in the event the main supplier cannot
fulfill an order:
– Smith Steel – Local Saskatchewan supplier
– Russel Metals – Canadian supplier
• TRU should set meetings with Raj Patel for Smith Steel and
Russel Metals to discuss pricing and the companies’ ability to meet
emergency deliveries. The ability to win some of TRU’s business
should be discussed.
90. Website Improvements
• Impact:
• Management unable to determine the effectiveness of
the web site on sales.
• An ineffective website does not provide TRU
awareness.
• Solution: Sandra Harding will retain her duties and will
work with the external IT consultant to provide website
support along with supporting the ERP. Both parties will
implement means to track site visits, number of sales
resulting from site visits, and provide customers with
tracking status on the website.
91. TRU has limited storage space for
completed goods
Solution: Solved with purchasing the plant in
Balgonie.
92. Production employees are considering
unionization:
Impact:
• Unionization will bring higher wage costs.
• Solution: Production workers have indicated that
adding an apprenticeship program will prevent
unionization attempts. It is recommended for TRU
to implement apprenticeship training as it will
increase the happiness of TRU employees, improve
production quality, and prevent unionization.
93. Production Supervisor ordering
inadequately to earn bonus
• Impact:
• Ethical issue that reduces production quality.
• Bonuses are not rewarding proper behavior.
• Solution: The Production Supervisor will meet with Raj
Patel to discuss the severity of ordering inadequate
material to earn a bonus. TRU’s HR manager will
create a code of business conduct to promote future
ethical conduct. It will promote the values of TRU and
create accountability by outlining direct consequences.
An ethics seminar should be held for all staff to ensure
that all employees are aware of expectations.
94. Implied Mission
TanksRus Manufacturing Inc. (TRU) is a privately owned,
Regina, Saskatchewan based manufacturer and distributor
of standard and customized above ground, steel storage
tanks. Our high-quality, innovative small refueling,
environmentally friendly, and Transport Canada-approved
tanks guarantees a solution that fits customer’s needs in
the oil and agriculture industries in Canada and northern
US.
95. Implied Vision
TRU strives to be the premiere
provider of high quality metal
tanks to the oil and agricultural
industries in Canada and northern
US.
96. Strengths (1/2)
•All tank models are approved by Transport Canada.
•Provide a one year warranty to cover leaks in accordance with standard industry practice.
•Most of the sales staff are experienced.
•Enjoys a competitive advantage by improving technologies in accordance with trends and
innovations in the tank industry.
•Able to supply customers' special orders on an ad hoc basis in an expedient manner.
•Operate a strong distribution channel.
•TRU holds no liability for accidents that occur during transportation of finished goods.
•Customers appreciate TRU's shipping option because it is convenient and cost effective.
•Management and office staff have been with the company for many years.
97. Strengths (2/2)
•Senior management team has many years of experience in the industry.
•All TRU tanks are high quality and double walled which assists in preventing leaks.
•TRU has been competitive and strong in its pricing strategies, with moderate sales growth.
•Enjoy a good, long-term relationship with farm organizations.
•Connected to the community through fundraising, volunteering and working with
disadvantaged groups.
•The cost of the current lease is below market rate.
•Each weld on every tank is tested, resulting in high quality tanks.
•Produce environmentally friendly tanks.
•Operate interactive web site that is up to date and user friendly.
•All sites are in close proximity of each other.
•Production employees are non-unionized.
98. Weaknesses (1/2)
•There is no standard hiring process or standard incentive offering to employees.
•Current dispute with previous customer experiencing leaking tank that may seek legal
action.
•Some sales staff are tired of extensive travel.
•Welder morale is low and production employees have discussed joining a union to enable
them higher wages.
•Operate multiple sites, which can lead to inefficiencies.
•Travel costs are fairly high.
•Higher turnover rates than industry averages among production employees - hourly wages
are below market levels.
•Current technology does not allow extraction of pertinent sales information from TRU's
website.
•No integration between costing system and accounting software.
•Use one supplier for sheet steel.
99. Weaknesses (2/2)
•Current performance measurement and bonus system is inadequate.
•Experience up to 40 deficient welds per tank recently surpassing industry averages of 10
welds per tank.
•There are no performance measures for quality.
•Improper conduct by Production Supervisor as improper material was ordered to assist in
achieving targets to earn bonus.
•TRU has a shortage of employees, mostly welders.
•Long collection period of 45-60 days.
•Current facilities are at production capacity.
•TRU has limited storage space for completed goods.
•Stagnant sales growth in the next 5 years.
100. Opportunities (1/2)
•World's need for oil will increase by 30% before 2040, increasing demand for steel tanks.
•Alberta accounts for 50% of Canada's oil production and production is expected to double
by 2020.
•Saskatchewan farmers expect their profitability to grow, therefore increasing expenditures.
•Oil companies prefer to use local suppliers.
•More steel is recycled annually than any other substance in North America.
•Introducing automation to a plant can reduce bottlenecks and increase productivity.
•Saskatchewan and Alberta have stable economies and a growing population with a strong
future outlook.
101. Opportunities (2/2)
•The agricultural sector is the largest single user of metal tanks at 35.4% of the market.18
•Climbing crop, oil, industrial and chemical production will increase demand - in the five
years to 2020, industry revenue is expected to increase at an annualized 2.4% to $1.3
billion.18
•Canada is one of the world's largest crop producers, accounting for 5.3% of global wheat
production in 2014.18
•Canada's proximity to the United States and NAFTA has helped manufacturers to increase
exports, which are expected to climb at 3.0% in 2015.18
•Crop production revenue is forecasted to climb at an annualized 1.5% in the five years to
2020, increasing demand for storage.18
•Increasing demand for industry products is projected to increase profit margins from 6.5%
in 2015 to 7.4% in 2020.18
•There is substantial demand for metal tanks in Alberta as it contains 25.5% of oil industry
establishment.18
102. Threats (1/2)
•Canada exports 99% of its oil to the US, but the US is expected to become energy self-
sufficient by 2035.
•Environmental concerns about transporting oil may limit the need for storage tanks.
•The Canadian agriculture industry is threatened by increased competition from emerging
economies.
•Skilled welders are in great demand and short supply in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
•The industry is experiencing an increasing level of competition.18
•The oil industry is cyclical and subject to market trends.
•Recent political changes in Alberta have caused uncertainty with current policies which
creates risk.
103. Threats (2/2)
•Large volume oil producers often take 60 days or more to settle their accounts.
•If the recent decline in the world price of oil continues over the next five years, Canadian
oil production may decline, reducing demand for metal tanks.18
•High competition in Saskatchewan with over 30 metal tank manufacturers.
•Worldwide demand for steel is expected to increase more rapidly than supply, increasing
prices at an expected annualized 1.6% to 2020.18
•Demand from crop production is expected to decline in 2015.18
•Harsh winters or droughts can reduce agricultural production, dropping demand for storage
tanks.18
•There is increased competition from plastic and composite material tank manufacturers.18
104. Industry KSF
Steel supply: Access to a good steel supply is important.
Technology: Utilizing up to date technology such as advanced robotics is key because it
allows for reduced cost.
Pricing: Important as there is little to differentiate steel tank manufacturers from one
another.
Exceeding customer expectations: Develop long-term relationships with customers by
providing value adding services.
Diverse range of clients: Diversifying customers increases revenue performance.
Complying with product standards: Must comply with product and government
regulations or risk losing customers.1
Highly trained workforce: Requires experienced, certified metalworkers and
machinery operators.
Strong local presence: Can be essential in gaining contracts since manufacturing often
takes place near downstream markets.2
105. Key Stakeholder Preferences (1/2)
Mitch Harding (President):
• Prefers to keep a controlling interest of TRU.
• Prefers not to outsource production overseas.
• A move to small town in Saskatchewan will show
TRU is committed to their roots.
• Supports metal recycling.
• In favor of safeguarding the environment.
Greg Toth (General Manager):
• Supports having a stronger presence in Alberta.
• Prefers to purchase Get Tanked.
• Does not support purchasing a plant in a small
town.
Tina Boyce (Controller):
• Wants a payroll system implemented.
106. Key Stakeholder Preferences (2/2)
Cassandra Wall (Sales Manager):
• Prefers growing in Alberta by opening a sales office.
• Against buying GT.
• Prefers producing hopper bottom cones.
Raj Patel (Production Manager):
• Prefers to manufacture salt silos.
• Encourages hiring of foreign workers.
• Prefers to purchase property in Balgonie.
Sasha Cossacks (Small Tank Plant Supervisor):
• Prefers recycling scrap metal for profit.
• Prefers manufacturing hopper bottom cones.
Alex Jiroux (Large Tank Plant Supervisor):
• Prefers producing salt silos.
• Prefers plant expansion in Balgonie.
• In favor of acquiring GT.
• Prefers to head the GT project.
108. Cash Flow to April 30, 2015
Note: 120 days passed in 2015 out of 365 days. Income statement assumed to be earned evenly across 2015, therefore 120
days out of 365 days of financials accounted for in cash flow projection.
Start Cash at Dec .31, 2014 $ 667,403 Assumption
Collections from 2015 sales $ 1,786,062 43 DSO, 120-43 days not collected=77 days of 2015 collection
Collections from 2014 AR $ 1,090,147 43 DSO, therefore all AR collected from 2014 balance sheet
Cash paid for direct labour and OH in 2015 $ (1,095,657) All labour worked and OH in 2015 to April 30, 2015 is paid
Cash paid for material for 2015 operations $ (835,512) 30 day terms: 90 days of material in 2015 payable
Cash paid for 2014 year ending AP $ (620,500) 30 days terms: all 2014 AP is paid
Freight paid $ (18,794) 30 days payable for freight, 90 days of freight paid in 2015
Interest paid in 2015 to date $ (17,379) $52,862 of 2015 interest/(365/120 days)
Principal paid in 2015 to date $ (27,567) ($5,338.33 x 4 months) + ($18,900/(365/120))
Unallocated production OH + depreciation $ 136,782
Add depreciation and unallocated OH deducted in cost of
sales
Government remittances (income tax, GST, etc) $ (90,108) Quarterly installments assumed for payments
General and admin projected to April 30, 2015 $ (251,530) 30 days payable for costs realized to April 30, 2015.
Ending Cash $ 723,348
111. Base Forecast (000s) (3/3)
Notes:
1: Product selling prices increase 5% in 2016 and 5% in 2018. Sales amounts are equal to 2014 levels.
2: Freight revenue increases 5% annually.
3: Assumption that TRU experiences 2014 sales and product mix in future years. 2016 and 2017 OH rate
is $59.65/labour hr and $60.20/labour hr in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Labour rate increases by $0.50
annually.
4: Increase annually with rate of inflation of 2% since production is assumed to remain at 2014 levels.
5: Production depreciation calculated using declining balance method+1/2 year rule. Future capital
asset additions are depreciated based on information in Schedule 1 in TRU's 2014 financial statements.
6: Depreciation calculated using declining method with associated CCA rates and planned additions
occur.
7: Based on LT debt carrying values and interest rates in Schedule 2 of TRU's 2014 financial statements.
119. HBC NPV and Goals
Disc rate 10%, CCA rate 30% for tax shield, tax rate 25% Goal analysis: Low High
10 Year NPV Analysis: Low PV High PV Assum 1) 10% ROI required 57.89% 147.70% 3) Implement by '16
Capital cost (550,000) (550,000) 2) NI goals: 2017 2018 2019 Attainable
Tax shield plant 98,438 98,438 i=550,000 High expected NI 648,468 912,942 862,450
PV of cash flows 769,957 1,263,899 Low expected NI 579,190 839,500 787,540
Total NPV for 10 years 318,395 812,337 Goal 800,000 900,000 1,000,000
ROI 57.89% 147.70% Constraint analysis: 1) Plant at capacity Required 8,000 additional sq ft
Payback period 3 Y 316 D 2 Y 230 D
120. Salt Silo – Bid Price
Sales: High Low Medium Weighted
3 YR sales 6,075,000 5,300,000 5,850,000 Price/Unit
Units 30 30 30
Price/unit 202,500 176,667 195,000
% prob 20% 20% 60%
Prob*Price $ 40,500 $ 35,333 $ 117,000 192,833
124. Salt Silo NPV and Goals
10 Year NPV Analysis:
Note: Disc rate 10%, tax rate 25% Goal analysis: High Weighted Low
High PV Weight PV Low PV Assump 1) 10% ROI required 226.70% 207.28% 174.80%
Initial costs (398,000) (398,000) (398,000) 2) NI goals:
Sum PV of cash flows 1,230,194 1,152,895 1,023,620 Base forecasted NI 554,529 778,859 715,134
Tax shield - plant equipment 57,545 57,545 57,545 c=320K, d=0.3 Salt silo NI High 245,320 147,592 69,552
Tax shield - computers 606 606 606 c=3K, d=0.55 Total NI High 799,849 926,451 784,685
Tax shield - leasehold improve 11,932 11,932 11,932 c=75K, d=0.2 Salt silo NI weighted 228,355 134,869 60,678
Total NPV for 10 years 902,277 824,978 695,703 Total NI Weighted 782,884 913,727 775,811
ROI 226.70% 207.28% 174.80% Salt silo NI Low 199,983 113,589 45,837
Payback period 1 Y 241 D 1 Y 264 D 1 Y 308 D Total NI Low 754,512 892,448 760,970
Goal 800,000 900,000 1,000,000
3) Implement by 2016 Attainable
Constraint analysis:
1) Plant at capacity 8,000 additional sq ft required
125. Salt Silo – 3 year NPV and ROI
3 Year NPV Analysis: High PV Weight PV Low PV Assump
Initial costs $(398,000) $(398,000) $(398,000)
Sum PV of cash flows $ 604,789 $ 572,905 $ 519,580
Sum of tax shields above $ 70,083 $ 70,083 $ 70,083 Sum TS above
Total NPV $ 276,872 $ 244,988 $ 191,663
ROI 69.57% 61.55% 48.16%
131. Metal Recycling Loan Calculations
Loan calculations: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Beg Loan amount 109,000 109,041 108,386 108,061 107,435 106,557 105,279 103,608 101,806 99,873
Payment amount of
loan1 2,139 2,835 2,505 2,806 3,058 3,458 3,851 3,982 4,113 4,225
Interest (2%
$109,000)
2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180
Principal portion2
(41) 655 325 626 878 1,278 1,671 1,802 1,933 2,045
End loan amount2
109,041 108,386 108,061 107,435 106,557 105,279 103,608 101,806 99,873 97,828
PV payments (10%
disc)
1,944 2,343 1,882 1,916 1,899 1,952 1,976 1,858 1,745 1,629
Notes: 1) 10% of MSAB's NI is the payment made to TRU. 2) Principal: payment less interest. End loan amount: Beginning
amount less principal.
132. Metal Recycling NPV and Goals
10 Year NPV Analysis: PV Assumptions Goal analysis:
Initial costs $(218,000) Loan and capital amounts 1) 10% ROI required 42.30%
Sum PV cash flows $ 273,672 10% discount rate 2) NI goals: 2017 2018 2019
Tax shield bins $ 8,352 10% disc, 20% CCA,1/2 to TRU Base forecasted NI 554,529 778,859 715,134
Tax shield computer $ 303 10% disc, 55% CCA, 1/2 to TRU Metal recycling NI 28,355 25,047 28,058
Tax shield car crusher $ 4,773 10% disc, 20% CCA,1/2 to TRU Total expected NI 582,884 803,906 743,192
Tax shield Lease improve $ 3,977 10% disc, 20% CCA,1/2 to TRU Goal 800,000 900,000 1,000,000
Sum PV Int payments $ 19,144 10% disc, 2016-2025 3) Implement by 2016 Attainable
Total NPV for 10 years $ 92,221 ROI 42.30% Constraint analysis:
Payback period 4 Y 327 D 1) Plant at capacity Not applicable
133. Balgonie – High and Low Costs
Initial costs: Low cost High cost
Property price 245,000 375,000
Legal cost 7,350 11,250
Building upgr+plant equip 700,000 700,000
Total initial/capital costs 952,350 1,086,250
134. Balgonie – New Costs
Costs - new facility: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Lease penalty1
56,572 - - - - - - - - -
Additional freight
costs2 35,000 35,700 36,414 37,142 37,885 38,643 39,416 40,204 41,008 41,828
Employee incentive3
48,000 48,000 48,000 48,000 48,000 - - - - -
Property tax - new
build4 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Amortization5
70,000 125,500 100,200 81,255 66,882 55,821 47,177 40,317 34,785 30,256
Utility costs new
building2 48,000 48,960 49,939 50,938 51,957 52,996 54,056 55,137 56,240 57,364
Insur. costs new
building2 32,000 32,640 33,293 33,959 34,638 35,331 36,037 36,758 37,493 38,243
Total new costs 304,572 305,800 282,846 266,294 254,362 197,790 191,686 187,415 184,526 182,692
Notes: 1) 3 months rent main facility: ($12/ square foot, $2.5 operating/sq foot*inflation at 2% for two years*15,000 square
feet)/4
2) Assuming annual inflation at 2%. 3) 4,000 per month for 5 years. 4) Taxes do not increase until 2025.
5) Declining balance method with half year rule. Building beg UCC: $650,000, CCA: 10%. Plant equip beg UCC: $250,000, CCA:
30%.
135. Balgonie – Cost Savings
Cost savings old facil: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Main facility rent1
226,287 248,916 273,807 279,283 284,869 290,566 296,378 302,305 308,351 314,518
2nd facility rent2
143,055 157,361 173,097 176,558 180,090 183,691 187,365 191,113 194,935 198,834
Third facility rent3
18,727 19,102 19,484 19,873 20,271 20,676 21,090 21,512 21,942 22,381
Main facility utility costs4
30,600 31,212 31,836 32,473 33,122 33,785 34,461 35,150 35,853 36,570
2nd facility utility costs4
30,600 31,212 31,836 32,473 33,122 33,785 34,461 35,150 35,853 36,570
Facility insurance5
7,140 7,283 7,428 7,577 7,729 7,883 8,041 8,202 8,366 8,533
Total savings 456,409 495,085 537,489 548,238 559,203 570,387 581,795 593,431 605,299 617,405
Total new costs6
304,572 305,800 282,846 266,294 254,362 197,790 191,686 187,415 184,526 182,692
Annual savings/profit 151,837 189,285 254,643 281,944 304,841 372,597 390,109 406,015 420,774 434,713
Additional taxes (25%) 37,959 47,321 63,661 70,486 76,210 93,149 97,527 101,504 105,193 108,678
Savings after tax/NI 113,878 141,964 190,982 211,458 228,631 279,448 292,582 304,511 315,580 326,035
Add back depreciation 70,000 125,500 100,200 81,255 66,882 55,821 47,177 40,317 34,785 30,256
Added cash flows 183,878 267,464 291,182 292,713 295,513 335,269 339,759 344,828 350,365 356,291
PV of cash flows 167,162 221,044 218,769 199,927 183,490 304,790 280,793 259,074 239,304 221,229
Notes: 1) 15,000 sq ft x $14.50/sq ft in 2014 with 2% growth 2015 and 2016. 10% cost growth in 2017 and 2018, 2% cost growth thereafter.
2) 10,000 sq ft x $13.75/sq ft in 2014. Same annual increases as main facility. 3) $1,500/month in 2014, with 2% annual inflation.
4) $2,500/month in 2015 with 2% annual inflation. 5) $7,000 expense in 2015 with 2% annual inflation. 6) Calculated on prev. page in Appendix 10.
136. Balgonie – NPV and Goal
10 Year NPV Analysis:
Note: Disc rate 10%, tax rate 25% Goal analysis:
High NPV Low NPV Assumption 1) 10% ROI required 122.59% - 153.89% > 10% goal
Initial costs (952,350) (1,086,250) 2) NI goals: 2017 2018 2019
PV cash flows 2,295,582 2,295,582 Base forecasted NI $554,529 $778,859 $ 715,134
Tax shield building 77,557 77,557 i=650,000, CCA=10% Balgonie NI effect $141,964 $190,982 $ 211,458
Tax shield plant
equipment
44,744 44,744 i=250,000, CCA=30% Total expected NI $696,493 $969,841 $ 926,592
Total NPV for 10 years 1,465,534 1,331,634 Goal $800,000 $900,000 $1,000,000
ROI 153.89% 122.59% 3) Implement by 2016 Attainable
Payback period 3 Y 362 D 4 Y 63 D Constraint analysis:
1) Plant at capacity Increases capacity to 60,000 sq ft
137. Town of Balgonie Information
• Small, but growing town:
• 2011 population of 1,625
• 2006 to 2011 population growth rate of 17.4%
• 3.17 km2 of land area
• Balgonie is promoting commercial growth:
• Annual property taxes will remain at $15,000 until 2025
• 25 km East of Regina on the Trans-Canada Highway
• Sufficient train access:
• CPR mainline parallels the Trans-Canada Highway
• TRU’s community involvement can have a significant impact on Balgonie
• Amenities:
• Library, multiplex, swimming pool, hockey rinks, golf courses, restaurants.
138. Alberta Base Sales Projections
Annual AB Revenue Projections without sales office in AB:
2014/15 revenue $ 8,466,400 2016 forecast AB rev $ 3,111,402
% AB revenue 35% 2018 forecast AB rev $ 3,266,972
2015 forecast AB rev $ 2,963,240
Note: Assumed that AB sales remain flat, and are at same sales volumes as 2014 without a
sales office in Alberta. 5% scheduled price increases in '16 and '18, increasing sales revenue
in 2016 and 2018 over previous years totals by 5%.
140. Edmonton Office – Goal Analysis
Goal analysis: 1) 10% ROI required - No investment required 3) Implementation by 2016
Attainable
2) NI goals:
2017 2018 2019 Constraint analysis:
Base forecasted NI
554,529 778,859 715,134 1) Plant at capacity No additional capacity required
Balgonie NI effect 55,210 251,063 342,308
Total expected NI
609,739 1,029,921 1,057,441 Payback period 2 Y 124 D
Goal
800,000 900,000 1,000,000
141. Advantage of Edmonton Office Over Only
Moving Staff to Alberta
• More reputable to customers
• TRU has more control over sales people
• Travel costs may increase without office
• Lease, utilities, and insurance is projected to be $37,200 in 2016
• Lease increases at 5% per year
• Utilities and insurance increase at 2% per year
• Low cost for premises and solid value for benefits associated with office
• Expected sales growth may not be realized without reputable space and
sufficient control on sales staff
142. Alternative Goal Comparison
Get Tanked1 HBC1 Salt silos2 Metal Rec Balgonie1 Edm office
Cost $ 5,000,000 $ 605,000 $ 398,000 $ 218,000 $1,019,300 $ 10,000
PV Additional cost $ 476,190 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
2017 net income $ 1,020,087 $ 59,300 $ 228,355 $ 28,355 $ 141,964 $ 55,210
2018 net income $ 943,174 $ 97,362 $ 134,869 $ 25,047 $ 190,982 $ 251,063
2019 net income $ 1,116,940 $ 109,861 $ 60,678 $ 28,058 $ 211,458 $ 342,308
ROI (10 years) 26.88% 102.79% 207.28% 42.30% 138.24% N/A
Payback period 4 Y 165 D 3 Y 90 D 1 Y 264 D 4 Y 322 D 4 Y 30 D 2 Y 124 D
143. Balgonie and HBC Not Feasible
Balgonie Plant Purchase and HBC Alternative:
Balgonie cost $ 1,019,300
HBC cost $ 605,000
Total required $ 1,624,300 Total available $1,523,348
144. Recommendation: Goal and Constraints
Financing: Constraint analysis: (figures in square feet)
Salt silos $ 398,000 Base production required 25,000
Balgonie (assuming worst case) $ 1,086,250 Salt silo production required 8,000
Edmonton office $ 10,000 Balgonie capacity 60,000
Total cost of alternatives (worst
case) $ 1,494,250 Excess capacity 27,000
Financing available at May 1, 2015 $ 1,523,348
Net income
goals: Base Salt silos Balgonie
Edm
office Total Goal
2017 $ 554,529 $ 228,355 $ 141,964 $ 55,210 $ 980,058 $ 800,000
2018 $ 778,859 $ 134,869 $ 190,982 $ 251,063 $1,355,772 $ 900,000
2019 $ 715,134 $ 60,678 $ 211,458 $ 342,308 $1,329,577 $ 1,000,000
ROI goals: Salt silos Balgonie Edm office
10 year ROI 207.28% 138.24% N/A
Goal 10% 10% 10%
*All alternatives can be implemented by 2016*
145. ERP Price
Starting Price 20,000
Minimum revenue that system will facilitate 1,000,000
Estimate of TRU's revenue 10,000,000
TRU revenue/minimum revenue 10
Ratio x starting price 200,000 Expected cost of ERP
146. Triple Bottom Line ScorecardFinancial Accountability Perspective
Objective Measure Targets
Improve profitability Increase net income after tax
NI after-tax of $800k in 2017, $900k in 2018 & $1M in
2019
Improve sales results Revenue growth
Annual increase in sales revenue greater than market
growth rate of 2.4%
Ensure efficient use of capital Invest in profitable ventures Min ROI required of 10% for projects
Customer Perspective
Objective Measure Targets
Diversify product offerings Provide customers with a wider variety of products Manufacture salt silos
Improve community involvement Involvement in charitable causes
TRU is involved in a minimum of 1 charitable event per
quarter
Diversify market segments Gain customers in new market segments Pursue salt silo venture and gain Government as a client
Customer satisfaction
Offer desired products at desired specifications to
customers
Improved customer feedback from surveys
Internal Process Perspective
Objective Measure Targets
Diversify sheet steel suppliers Number of sheet steel vendors Maintain 3 suppliers of sheet steel
Improve welding quality Decrease number of deficient welds per tank
In line with averages of 10 deficient welds per tank by the
end of 2016
Establish sufficient HR department Standardize hiring practices and incentives Create standardization across TRU by the end of 2015
Employee satisfaction Employee surveys and retention
Seek for continuous improvement in employee surveys,
and increases in retention
Environment Perspective
Objective Measure Targets
Energy Energy Consumption footprint Annual reduction in energy footprint
Packaging Paperless office Become paperless office by Jan 2018
Greenhouse Gases Total greenhouse gases Annual reduction in greenhouse gases
147. Action Plan - Strategic
Task Responsibility Start End Costs
Recommendation:
Present case and recommendation Boyce Jun-15 Jun-15 Salary exp
Obtain financing from Harding and Toth Harding/Toth Jun-15 Jun-15 Salary exp
Release statement to TRU employees Harding Jun-15 Jun-15 Salary exp
Salt Silos:
Construct and submit a competitive bid Toth/Patel Jun-15 Jul-15 Salary exp
Purchase+install SS equipment in Balgonie
Harding/Toth/
Patel
Aug-15 Dec-15 Salary exp
Hire production employees to facilitate SS HR Manager Oct-15 Dec-15 Salary exp
Establish distribution network to Manitoba Toth Nov-15 Jan-16 Salary exp
148. Action Plan – Other Alternatives
Balgonie: Responsibility Start End Costs
Negotiate fair price for plant Harding/Patel Jun-15 Jun-15 Salary exp
Initiate upgrades to building Toth/Patel Jun-15 Jun-15 Salary exp
Inform employees about financial
incentives
Harding Jul-15 Jul-15 Salary exp
Formulate/execute plan for equip
transfers
Patel/Cossacks/
Jiroux
Jun-15 Dec-15 Salary exp
Inform business partners - location change Wall/Patel Dec-15 Mar-16 Salary exp
Edmonton Sales Office:
Secure and set up lease site in Edmonton Wall/Harding Jun-15 Dec-15 $10K
Offer severance/moving allowances HR Man/Wall Oct-15 Dec-15 $75K
Hire salespeople replacements HR Man/Wall Oct-15 Dec-15 Salary exp
149. Action Plan – Minor Issues (1/3)
New Human Resource Manager: Responsibility Start End Costs
Hire HR Manager + company orientation Toth Jun-15 Jun-15 $75K/year
Start social committee/track involvement HR Manager Aug-15 Sep-15 Salary exp
Create and implement BSC+restructure bonus
plan to align with BSC
Boyce/Toth/Hardi
ng/HR Man
Jul-15 Dec-15 Salary exp
Notify employees about BSC and bonuses Harding Jan-16 Jan-16 Salary exp
Create social reports+introduce control to
update website after charitable events
HR Manager Sep-15 Oct-15 Salary exp
Standardize benefits/implement hire control HR Manager Feb-15 Mar-15 Salary exp
Create+distribute employee surveys HR/Patel/Wall Jan-15 Mar-15 Salary exp
Ensure Sufficient Steel Supply:
Contact suppliers and secure business Patel Jun-15 Jul-15 Salary exp
150. Action Plan – Minor Issues (2/3)
Lawsuit: Responsibility Start End Costs
Inform legal counsel for advise Toth Jun-15 Jun-15 $2K
Contact party to attempt a resolution Wall/Toth Jun-15 Aug-15 Salary exp
Create warranty waiver to include with sales Wall Jun-15 Jul-15 Salary exp
Implement Red Seal Apprenticeship Training:
Fill out paperwork to register with Red Seal HR Manager Jun-15 Jul-15 Salary exp
Stagger emp. schedules to attend courses HR Man/Patel Jun-15 Jul-15 Salary exp
Hire journeymen for a 3:1 ratio HR Man/Patel Jun-15 Aug-15 Salary exp
Communicate offering - apprenticeship Harding Jun-15 Aug-15 Salary exp
Complete apprenticeship paperwork HR Manager Jun-15 Aug-15 Salary exp
Decrease Days Sales Outstanding:
Contact customers re: new AR policy Wall Jun-15 Aug-15 Salary exp
151. Action Plan – Minor Issues (3/3)
Task Responsibility Start End Costs
Purchasing Third Party Cradles:
Begin business relationship with comp. Patel Jun-15 Jul-15 Salary exp
Clear cradle production area Patel Jan-15 Mar-15 Salary exp
Ethics:
Draft Code of Business Conduct HR Manager Jun-15 Jun-15 Salary exp
Communicate code of conduct to empl. Harding Jul-15 Jul-15 Salary exp
Warn prod. employee/ethics training HR Man/Patel Jun-15 Jun-15 $ 500
Hold ethics seminar for staff HR Manager Jul-15 Jul-15 $10K
Implement ERP System/website Improvements:
Hire external IT Consultant Toth/HR Man Jun-15 Jun-15 $35K/year
Purchase ERP system Harding/Toth Jul-15 Jul-15 $200K
Train staff to use ERP IT consultant Aug-15 Dec-15 Salary exp
Clone data and implement ERP IT consultant Dec-15 Dec-15 Salary exp
Change website to meet needs IT consultant Jan-16 Feb-16 Salary exp
152. Pro Forma – Cash Flow in 000s
Cash Flow From Operations - Indirect Method: 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Net Income $ 331 $ 550 $ 821 $ 1,355 $1,349 $1,380
(Increase)/Decrease in AR $ (0) $ (338) $ (236) $ (92) $ (79) $ (139)
(Increase)/Decrease in Inventory $ (0) $ (172) $ (120) $ (47) $ (40) $ (71)
(Increase)/Decrease in Prepaid Expenses $ (0) $ (46) $ (32) $ (12) $ (11) $ (19)
Total Cash Flow From Current Assets $ (0) $ (556) $ (388) $ (151) $ (130) $ (229)
Increase/(Decrease) in AP $ 0 $ 192 $ 134 $ 52 $ 45 $ 79
Increase/(Decrease) in dues to gov't agencies $ 0 $ 76 $ 53 $ 21 $ 18 $ 31
Increase/(Decrease) other liabilities $ 0 $ 64 $ 44 $ 17 $ 15 $ 26
Increase/(Decrease) current portion of LTD $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Increase/(Decrease) in income taxes payable $ (75) $ 73 $ 90 $ 178 $ (2) $ 11
Total Cash Flow From Current Liabilities $ (74) $ 405 $ 321 $ 268 $ 76 $ 147
Total Cash Flow From Operations $ 256 $ 398 $ 754 $ 1,472 $1,294 $1,298
Cash Flow From Investing:
(Increase)/Decrease in Capital Assets1
$(1,216) $ 536 $ 320 $ 340 $ 144 $ 218
Total Cash Flow From Investing $(1,216) $ 536 $ 320 $ 340 $ 144 $ 218
Increase/(Decrease) long term debt $ (83) $ (83) $ (83) $ (83) $ (83) $ (83)
Proceeds from issuance of share capital2
$ 800 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Dividends (Paid)3
$ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Total Cash Flow From Financing $ 717 $ (83) $ (83) $ (83) $ (83) $ (83)
Net increase in cash $ (243) $ 851 $ 991 $ 1,729 $1,355 $1,434
Cash and equiv balance beginning of the year $ 667 $ 425 $ 1,276 $ 2,267 $3,996 $5,352
Cash balance end of the year $ 425 $ 1,276 $ 2,267 $ 3,996 $5,352 $6,785
154. Pro Forma – Balance Sheet in 000s (2/2)
Liabilities Actual Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast
Current Liabilities: 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Trade Accounts Payable $ 621 $ 621 $ 813 $ 947 $ 1,000 $ 1,045 $ 1,124
Due to government agencies 244 244 319 372 392 410 441
Other liabilities and acc exp 205 205 268 313 330 345 371
Current portion of LTD 83 83 83 83 83 83 83
Income taxes payable 185 110 183 274 452 450 460
Total current liabilities 1,337 1,262 1,667 1,988 2,256 2,332 2,479
Bank loan 201 182 163 144 125 106 88
Venture capital payable 618 554 490 426 362 297 233
Total Long-term debt 819 736 653 570 487 404 321
Total Liabilities 2,155 1,998 2,320 2,558 2,743 2,736 2,800
Equity
Share capital 75 875 875 875 875 875 875
Current earnings 555 331 550 821 1,355 1,349 1,380
Beginning Retained earnings 1,314 1,536 1,867 2,417 3,238 4,593 5,942
Dividends paid (333) - - - - - -
Total end retained earnings 1,536 1,867 2,417 3,238 4,593 5,942 7,322
Total Equity 1,611 2,742 3,292 4,113 5,468 6,817 8,197
Liabilities and equity $3,767 $ 4,740 $ 5,612 $ 6,671 $ 8,211 $ 9,553 $10,997
155. Pro Forma – Income Statement in 000s (1/2)
Actual Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Revenue $ 8,466 $ 8,466 $11,092 $12,923 $13,636 $14,250 $15,330
Freight revenue 44 46 60 70 74 77 83
Total Revenues 8,510 8,512 11,152 12,993 13,709 14,327 15,413
Cost of goods sold 6,503 6,721 8,571 10,137 10,444 11,087 12,125
Freight out 100 102 139 141 144 147 150
Total cost of goods sold 6,603 6,823 8,710 10,278 10,588 11,234 12,275
Gross margin 1,907 1,690 2,442 2,715 3,122 3,093 3,138
Production overhead:
Depreciation 410 373 327 377 296 238 197
Write off LH improvement - - 159 - - - -
Engineering Fees/ULC/ISO 37 39 188 116 103 137 147
Indirect plant wages 658 680 868 1,026 1,057 1,122 1,228
Processing supplies 361 373 476 562 580 615 673
Rework 52 54 69 81 84 89 97
Sale of scrap (11) (11) (14) (17) (18) (19) (20)
Plant equipment costs 218 225 287 340 350 372 407
Building costs 527 538 189 135 139 142 146
Other production costs 78 81 103 122 126 133 146
Allocated overhead (2,286) (2,289) (2,426) (2,751) (2,965) (3,183) (3,434)
Total production overhead 45 62 225 (7) (248) (352) (415)
156. Pro Forma – Income Statement in 000s (2/2)
Actual Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast Forecast
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
General and administrative expenses:
Administrative wages 620 670 839 953 1,046 1,133 1,197
Advertising and marketing 32 32 212 227 93 102 113
Office costs 121 154 168 172 175 178 181
Travel 157 160 71 73 74 76 77
Vehicle expense 70 72 73 75 76 78 79
Total general and admin. exp. 1,000 1,088 1,364 1,500 1,464 1,566 1,646
Bonus expense 17 17 17 18 18 18 19
Depreciation 33 29 55 69 44 31 21
Interest expense 73 53 47 42 37 31 26
Total other expenses 123 99 120 128 99 80 66
Total expense before OH alloc 1,168 1,248 1,709 1,621 1,315 1,294 1,298
Pre-tax income 740 441 733 1,094 1,806 1,798 1,841
Tax (25%) 185 110 183 274 452 450 460
Net income $ 555 $ 331 $ 550 $ 821 $ 1,355 $ 1,349 $ 1,380
Profit margin 6.55% 3.91% 4.96% 6.35% 9.94% 9.47% 9.00%
Editor's Notes
Insert Mission/Vision after Main Issues.
Then Goals.
Get Tanked Financing on the Left (diff colour)
We have a strong internal staff however there are some production inefficiencies that need to be addressed to improve operating results. There is diversity oppurtunity that we can take advantage of while beauing cautious of economic/seasonal and political threat.
Minor Issuess sli
TRU maintains good, long-term relationships with farm organization customers, and they can leverage this strength with the farm customers in the GT contract.
Takes advantage of the demand for metal tanks in Alberta. Alberta holds 25.5% of industry establishments.
Ample unused capacity of 31,250 square feet, mitigating a weakness that TRU is at production capacity.
Abundant room for finished goods – 5 acres of land, which mitigates a weakness of limited storage space.
GT holds a long term contract that does not expire until 2025.
GT production employees are unionized, which may entice workers in Saskatchewan to unionize. - swot
Buying GT will add another site leading to further inefficiencies.
Does not diversify product line because TRU already produces similar sized
GT tanks are single walled, which is not in line with TRU’s strength of producing double walled tanks that prevent leakages.
Tanks are not all Transport Canada approved.
Not within capacity requiring 8,000 additional square feet of production.
TRU has no experience in manufacturing or selling HBC.
Threatened by harsh winters/droughts that have potential to drop demand for agricultural products.
Does not provide customer diversification or diversifies sales by region.
Solves part of main issue to diversify by administering sales in a new province in Manitoba, and diversifies TRU’s product line. Customers are outside the oil and agricultural industries, allowing customer diversification.
Salt silo production does not differ greatly from metal tanks, allowing TRU to leverage its knowledge in metal tanks.
Steady demand is anticipated due to harsh Canadian winters. Customers are relatively unaffected by market fluctuations, since salt is consistently required for Canadian winters.
Mitigates a threat of harsh winters reducing agricultural production and dropping demand for tanks since harsh winters increase salt silo demand.
Not within capacity requiring 8,000 additional square feet of production.
Complicates a weakness of welder shortage - additional welders will be required for production.
TRU has no experience manufacturing and selling salt silos.
Solves portion of main issue of diversification with metal recycling.
Grants opportunity to gain entry into recycling steel which is the most recycled substance in North America.
Satisfies opportunity that scrap metal prices have increased by almost 400% since 2001; future demand is expected to increase more rapidly than supply.
Shows that TRU is concerned with environment - may be viewed positively by clients.
TRU has no experience in metal recycling.
TRU provides 100% of the financing, but only holds a 50% Equity stake.
Financing is risky considering TRU has no previous relationship with MSAB.
Longest payback period expected of alternatives at 4 years and 322 days.
Generates minimal NPV after 10 years of $92,221.
Mitigates weakness by increasing capacity to 60,000 square feet, supporting current production at 25,000 square feet, leaving 35,000 square feet excess.
Mitigates a weakness of limited storage space for completed goods - plant includes 10 acres of land.
Mitigates a weakness in operating multiple sites leading to inefficiencies.
Balgonie has good access to the highway, many amenities, and property taxes will not increase until 2025.
Relatively long payback period of 3 years 362 days to 4 years 63 days.
Balgonie is 30 minutes from Regina
Extra freight cost of 35K per year for materials and supplies
Employees may be unwilling to drive to the location.
Toth: Also, it wouldn’t present the image we want to project — that of a growing company — since small towns are more often seen as bedroom communities than as progressive centres of business.
Mitigates weakness that sales staff is tired from extensive travel.
Exploits an opportunity that Alberta accounts for 50% of Canada’s oil production by opening an office near oil producers to capture metal tank demand for oil storage.
Cassandra’s research indicates that opporunities will only be realized if TRU competes head-on against local Alberta competitors
Diversifies sales by region, shifting sales more evenly across regions.
Long payback period considering the initial cost is $10,000 at 2 years and 124 days.
Alberta houses 25.5% of metal tank establishments, providing heavy competition.
The recent decline in the oil prices may reduce metal tank demand.
There is political uncertainty in Alberta due to recent government changes.
All alternatives are within financing available. Get Tanked is the highest costs.
High ROI important considering restricted financing
Edm Office is not a capital investment
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Rule to the power of Bonstar
Wanna change to Orange
Risk is worth reward
Still achieve ROI and NI Goals within 3 year contract
Wordiness
Long payback period (4 years)
30 minute drive from Regina
Additional freight costs for materials and supplies
Possibility of employees not willing to commute
Project TRU as a small town company
The lease arrangement is favorable currently, but the cost savings associated with purchasing Balgonie and consolidating outweigh a positive in favorable lease prices.
wordiness
Production equipment should be moved once Balgonie is ready for production to allow for maximum production. Involve Raj Patel, Sasha Cossacks, and Alex Jiroux in formulating a plan to transition all equipment efficiently between locations to maximize production.
Offer employee incentives for 5 years at an annual expense of $48,000.
Wanna change to Orange theme
Long payback period (2.3 years)
Highly competitive Alberta market
Recent decline in oil prices
Political uncertainty
The issues will likely restrict investment in Alberta for metal tanks and provide high competition. The change in Alberta increases the need to open a sales office in Edmonton to better capture the demand and increase Alberta sales. Not opening a sales office will put TRU in a poor position to capture demand and will result in flat sales growth from Alberta as opposed to robust expected sales growth with an office.
Initiate a share offering for regular shares to account for the additional $800,000 in investment:
Mitch Harding share: $75,000 current share capital + $1,536,197 RE + $500,000 added for 87.56% ownership.
Greg Toth: $300,000 share capital for 12.44% ownership
Total Equity: $2,411,197.
The share structure ensures that Harding retains voting control of TRU. Harding does not receive shares of a different class, but still retains control of TRU, and all of his mandated goals are projected to be met. Greg Toth is granted an opportunity to invest in a profitable company that is forecasted to grow.
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Components of the software will integrate costing and accounting, thereby reducing the amount of manual entries. The software tracks inventory levels effectively, facilitating efficient ordering of supplies. The financial reporting function will allow TRU to track customer sales data. Production reporting will enable TRU to track employee labour worked on certain jobs, allowing TRU to determine sources of deficient welds and track the poor work to certain employees. The system will add accountability to production employees and allow TRU to pursue corrective action.