ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF
TOMATO-COCONUT MILK SOAP
Researchers: Herson N. Manguiat,
Clarissa Joyce C. Lebornio, and
Manilyn A. Saliba
Adviser: Engr. Flor A. Salcedo, Jr.
The project was about the
production and marketing of tomato-
coconut milk shop that would promote
skin health awareness. With the
uniqueness of the project, it would give
protection against ultraviolet rays from
the sun. Moreover, the project is similar
to those studies that try to find means
to prevent or lessen skin related
problems. Bath soap is considered as a
commodity, thus, this project would
have a substantial demand which
signifies to its profitability.
The project’s long range-
objective was to increase the
profitability of the proposed product,
LyCo soap, in the selected market and
make it available nationwide.
The study evaluated the
marketing, technical, organizational
management, financial, socio-
economic, and environmental feasibility
of producing tomato-coconut milk soap
in the selected places in Laguna to
arrive with its feasibility criteria.
In terms of its financial
feasibility, the project cost for the first
year of operation is Php 5,543,637.00.
The amount would be equally divided
and would be funded by its owners.
The payback period for the project is
96
2.59 years and the internal rate of
return is 42.69%. The accounting rate
of return is 73.12%; this signals
profitability for the project.
PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF
SALT-FREE HERBAL SEASONING
Researchers: Jean Marie C. Noceja,
Anna Jillean O. Virtudez, and Princess
May B. Vivar
Adviser: Engr. Flor A. Salcedo, Jr.
Salt-free Herbal Seasoning is an
all-in-one herbal seasoning composed
of real herbs and spices such as dried
basil, dried malunggay, dried parsley,
dried rosemary, dried sage, dried
thyme, garlic powder, onion powder,
and cayenne pepper. It is a flavoring for
food that has no artificial ingredients,
no salt and no monosodium glutamate
(MSG) added. Its integrative flavor
reveals the true Filipino taste of the
native dishes, makes delicious herb
butter for hot rolls or breads, and a
general seasoning for pasta, vegetable
salad, rice, and other kinds of dishes.
The study determined the
feasibility of producing Salt-free Herbal
Seasoning. It aimed to be profitable
and increase market distinction among
seasoning mixes produced by other
manufacturers.
The intended market of the
proposed product included the
residents of San Pablo, Los Baños, and
Calamba City. The location of the
RESEARCH REPORT 2009-2010