Progress Report
Progress Report
Progress Report
PROGRESS REPORT
TITLE: INNOVATION PROJECT OF PEST CONTROL MANAGEMENT
PRODUCTS
PREPARED BY:
1) TILAGAVATI D/O SUBRAMANIAM 12214219032
2) BENNARD S/O SELVARAJO 12214219036
3) MUHAMMAD HAZIM ZAKWAN BIN AB RAHIM 12214219039
4) SUMEN A/L AMARAN 12213118158
5) ILA SABRINA BINTI ISMAIL 12214219042
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No Contents Page
Number
1 Introduction
1.0 About Us 3
1.1 Vision 3
1.2 Mission 3
1.3 Objective 4
1.4 Name Of the Business 5
1.5 Company Profile 6
2 Introduction to Group Members
2.1 Organizational Chart 11
2.2 Human Resources Plan 12
2.3 Employment of Knowledge Workers 14
3 Problem Statement 26
4 Product Description
4.1 Form of Innovation 40
4.2 Type of Innovation 40
4.3 Factors that affect Innovation 43
4.4 Sources of Innovation 46
4.5 Product Classification 48
4.6 Process Model 50
4.7 Innovation Process Design 52
TABLE OF CONTENT
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 About Us
Victory Sdn. Bhd. was founded on March 2010. Our company is mainly produce products
for pest control management. We also involve in improvising pest control products based
on customer’s needs to protect people and enhance lives from the threat of pests. Our
company located at No. 88, Cheras Utama Industrial Estate, 43200 Cheras, Selangor.
We will continuously improve all the aspects of our business by innovate our products in
order to sustainable growth and profitability on meeting the needs of the present market
and also sustain long term of success. We also ensure that all of our products are
environmental friendly and using best quality material for our product that meet
customers satisfaction. We producing pest control products to protect public against
rodents, insects and many other types of pests. Our company consists of 270 employees
including top management, marketing, logistics, R&D and production.
1.2 Vision
Our vision is to be first choice of consumers and to be the most preferred pest control
company in Asia by making everyday life safer and healthier for every home, business
and facility.
1.3 Mission
Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the best ‘Pest Control’ service company in our
industry. Our mission is to make sure pest control services available to all, operating with
reliability, effectiveness, customer orientation with affordable price.
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1.4 Objective
To share the best quality of pest control services and products with a harmonious
relationship with the customers.
To produce the products that fulfil the customer’s needs and desires.
To build a brand reputation and a good image in industry.
To become the market leader in pest control management equipment industry.
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1.5 Name of Business
Our company name is ‘Victory Sdn. Bhd.’. We use this name because we want to
achieve victory in ensuring customers’ satisfaction in all of our projects and also nullify
the effect of competitors in order to stay ahead in the business.
Prevention is better than cure ever holds true even in our pest control industry. Hence,
our company mainly producing environmental friendly pest control products to help
customers free from hazards of various types of pest. Moreover we also involve in
innovation and produce the handy using tools and equipment in controlling pest in the
market. The highest quality pest control equipment from our company suitable to use in
our local weather and condition. Our products are on its own level of quality with
economical maintenance cost.
Besides that, the products itself is checked accordingly for its quality control by company
experts to maintain the level of high quality product. This is done by our competent
technician from our company. Our signature pest control equipment namely the Insect
Repellent Cloth, Ultrasonic Insect Repellent and Motorised Hudson X-Pert Spray Can
will help to ease our frontlines pest controller in conducting their role. Rather than using
the traditional or manually method in pest control, our company comes with a better and
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proper way in completing their work. We help these people to burden out their task by
innovate and improving the ‘normal weapon’.
Website www.victory10.com.my
Email victory88@gmail.com
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1.5.2.1 Explanation of Logo and Motto
Circle of pest represent our target to get rid and distinguish the
unbeneficial pest in environment.
Pest
Together we achieve the to hit the victory in our field and achieve victory in ensuring
VICTORY customers’ satisfaction.
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Our company is located at No. 88, Cheras Utama Industrial Estate, 43200 Cheras,
Selangor. This location was chosen because this is a strategic place to start a business
with a set of reachable facilities. In addition, the company also located in industrial area
which is obviously pest control is one of a must in their organization.
Transport Cost
Energy Cost
Electricity and water facilities available at this industrial area. Hence, high usage of
energy will not be a problem for our factory. Also there will be no shortage of electricity
or water as these energy are available through out of the year. We will build a power
backup generator and water storage area for emergency use in case of blackout or during
water service maintenance.
Labour cost
Another factor that affecting choice of location is availability of skilled workforce in this
area. As Cheras is a growing city, it is very sure there will be more people looking for
employment. So, staff hiring process can be easily manage by our administrative
management.
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Labour skills
The company is located at Cheras, which is a growing city and Kawasan Perindustrian
Cheras is very demand for employer to find for jobs. For continuous improvement in
every aspect of business in our company, a lot of skillfull graduates and experienced
workforce will be needed. Hence, at this location it will be easier for recruitment process.
Other than that, we also able to send employees for training to improvise our products as
there area many training centres available near the company area. Moreover, most of our
research and development (R&D) project is collaborated with accredited laboratory
within the area.
Site suitability
The site/location is very suitable for the business as it is an industrial area. Therefore it
will be far away from housing area to avoid complaints from people about noise
pollution. Besides that, the effluents from the company can be disposed in a proper way
as there is a facility of effluent pathway behind our company. Before the effluent pathway
being used, our company have to apply for the licence in Environmental Department.
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WE ARE HERE
WE ARE HERE
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2.1 Highest Management Team
CHAIRMEN
DATO SERI SHARVIN KUMAR
ACOUNTS MANAGER
CHIEF FINANCE MANAGER
CONTROLLER
MUHAMMAD HAZIM ZAKWAN
INTERNAL AUDITOR
INNOVATION MANAGER
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
OFFICER
MANAGER
TILAGAVATI SUBRAMANIAM
INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER
INFORMATION MANAGER
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP
AND SALES
MANAGER
CHIN LAI LEONG
SALES SUPERVISOR
LOGISCTICS SUPERVISOR
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
OPERATION MANAGER
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Position/Role Year 20 Year 21 Year 22
Managing Director
Managing Director 1 1 1
Executive Secretary 1 1 1
Executive Director/CEO
Executive Director/CEO 1 1 1
Personal Assistant 1 1 1
Financial Department
Acount Manager 1 1 1
Controller 2 2 2
Internal Auditor 1 1 1
Clerk 2 2 2
HR Recruiter 1 1 1
HR Benefits Administrator 1 1 1
Clerk 2 2 2
Technology Department
Engineering Manager 2 2 2
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Innovation Officer 3 3 3
R & D Officer 5 5 5
Infrastucture Officer 1 1 1
Information Officer 1 1 1
Clerk 2 2 2
Distribution Manager 2 2 2
Customer Relationship Manager 1 1 1
Sales Supervisor 1 1 1
Logistics Supervisor 1 1 1
Clerk 2 2 2
Operation Department
Production Supervisor 5 5 5
Technician 2 2 2
Clerk 2 2 2
We have realized that a strong management team is very important because it able to
bring successful to an organization. Hence, Victory company usually will arrange each of
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the position of management team based on their education, knowledge, skill and
experience. In Victory Sdn. Bhd. Company, there are Chief Executive Officer, Chief
Financial Officer, Chief Technical Officer and seven managers of management team
which are Innovation Manager, Operation Manager, Human Resource Manager, R&D
Manager, Engineering Manager and Sales & Marketing Manager and administrative
manager.
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Course
Speaking and Writing Proficiency
- English (excellent)
- Tamil Language (excellent)
- Malay Language (excellent)
Skills
- Mandarin Language (intermediate)
IT Proficiency
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Application
General Manager in Terminex Sdn. Bhd. (5 years)
Assistant Technical Officer in Vector Control
Management, Ministry of Health (4 years)
Working Experience
Chemical Engineer at Trix Sdn, Bhd. (3 years)
Environmental Health Inspector, Pejabat Kesihatan
Daerah Muar (10 years)
Primary responsibilities include making major company
decisions, managing the overall operations and resources
of our company acting as the main point of
communications between the board of directors (the
Job Descriptions
board) and corporate operations and being the public
face of our company.
Involving in researches and development of pest control
products.
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Name Muhammad Hazim Zakwan bin Ab Rahim
Address 25, Jalan Bukit A7, Taman Bukit Mewah, 56100 Kuala Lumpur.
Phone Number 011-5757900
Email Hazim@Victory.com.my.
Position Chief Finance Manager
Shareholder’s 20%
Skills
IT Proficiency
- Computer Skills
- Advanced Excel (Accounts)
- Microsoft Office Application
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budgeting and reforecast processes.
Providing back office services such as accounts payable,
collection and payroll
Monitoring cash flow and ensuring our company meets
all its statuary and compliance, obligations, including
statuary accounting and tax issues.
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Email Tilagavati@Victory.com.my
Position Chief Technology Officer
Shareholder’s 20 %
IT Proficiency
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
- Maintaining servers, routers, and PCs
Working Experience Technology Officer in Sunway Group, Kuala Lumpur (6
years)
Technical Officer in ST Pest Control Sdn. Bhd. (3 years)
Chemical Engineer at Eco Spray Sdn. Bhd. (3 Years)
Administrative Assistant in Finisar Sdn. Bhd. (4 years)
Job Descriptions
Managing and provide guidance for innovation team to
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create more effective pest control products, products and
ideas.
Doing constant analysis at current market products,
improvise and implementing new ideas to compete other
pest control products.
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Bachelor of Human Resources Management (UiTM)
Diploma in Business Administration ( UiTM)
Skills
IT Proficiency
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Application
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staff and also involve in interviewing.
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- Malay Language (excellent)
- Mandarin Language (intermediate)
IT Proficiency
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Application
Working Experience Operation Manager in Vector Sdn. Bhd. (5 years)
Operation Manager in Golden Sdn. Bhd. (5 years)
Administrative Assistant in Mirage Sdn. Bhd. (8 years)
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Name Chin Lai Leong
Email Laileong@Victory.com.my
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IT Proficiency
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Application
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3.0 PROBLEM STATEMENT
There are thousands of pest control products in the market that promise to deliver results.
At best these tend to be costly, messy and miserably ineffective. At worst, they can end
up provide dangerous for human being, putting our health at risk. While pesticides are
useful for the control of various pests, many of them are hazardous chemicals. They are
hazardous because they can poison the land, the water and the air. When people using
pesticides become careless they run the risk of poisoning themselves, other people and
animals and plants. Pesticides are poisons and, unfortunately, they can harm more than
just the “pests” at which they are targeted. They are toxic, and exposure to pesticides can
cause a number of health effects.
In addition, there are some pest repellent equipment at market that promotes pest control.
But are they really works well to expel the pest they mention on their products. Some
equipments are just able to repel one insects but claims at the advertisement it can repel
more than that. Many available pest controller equipment are not certified by Ministry or
Organization. So, this promote a unsafe equipment to the consumers.
Besides that, there are some equipment at the market that need improvement. The
available equipments are compatible with all the aspects such as approved legally and no
poisonous chemical but they did not fulfill the market needs and fulfill today’s trend and
situation.
Most insect repellent cloth available nowadays have dependence on insecticides. The
main insecticides they will use is Permethrin. Permethrin is an insecticide in the
pyrethroid family. Permethrin is used in a number of ways to control insects. Products
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containing Permethrin may be used in public health mosquito control programs.
According to M.Tisch (2004), skin irritation, including itching, swelling, and redness,
may occur with treatment with Permethrin. If overdosed it has serious symptoms such as
passing out or trouble breathing. Irritative or allergic reactions have also been reported for
synthetic pyrethroids (Flannigan et al. 1985). These consist primarily of dermal
symptoms, which include itching, burning, and paresthesias, as well as respiratory and
ocular signs of irritation. These are the problems facing by consumers that they are scared
to interact with chemical. Although the current available insect repellent cloth are not
dangerous and the dosage of Permethrin is low, but if exposed regularly it can harm our
health.
To overcome this problem, our company will create a eco-friendly insect repellent
cloth. The insecticides used will be from plant extracts. We will be using the extract of
Neem Leaves (Azadirachta indica), Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus), Rosemary
(Salvia rosmarinus), Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and Catnip (Nepeta cataria) – also
known as Misai Kucing among locals of Malaysia. These are the natural elements that
will not bring harms to human being. According to G.Jilani (1991), using a natural
product and non-chemical will bring lesser harm to human health.
Most Ultrasonic Insect Repellent devices sold on the market today have frequencies that
are said not to be harmful to human health. However, to date no such certification or
validation has been made by any seller or manufacturer. Besides that, some device just
emits sound and didn’t work as a insect repellent device. Furthermore, the current
available Ultrasonic Insect Repellent has only one or two function on it. The most of them
are depended on electricity. There is portable Ultrasonic Insect Repellent available on
market but the battery is not sustainable for long term of period. According to John
O’Hara and J.Monte Ross (2007), says that animal repelling devices should be always be
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upgraded from time to time as the animal will be adaptive and mutate from environment.
So the old device will not function properly.
Studies designed to investigate the efficacy of ultrasonic pest repellents have shown
mixed results. One extensive test performed by Kansas State University in 2002 found
that the devices were effective at repelling some insects, such as crickets, but the same
devices had little effect on cockroaches. Ants and spiders were unaffected by any of the
devices. Of the pests that seem to be bothered by the noise, some tests have shown that
they soon become habituated as they realize the noise is harmless. Even models proven
successful in tests are unlikely to perform adequately in real-world situations, where
signal strength rapidly diminishes and can be blocked by walls and furniture. There are
the problems facing by the consumers nowadays. They couldn’t get a good Ultrasonic
Insect Repellent devices on the market.
These are the problems facing by the consumers nowadays. They couldn’t get a
good Ultrasonic Insect Repellent devices on market. Our newly invented Ultrasonic
Insect Repellent are just a way better than the previous version of the product in market.
We at Victory will ensure that the Ultrasonic Pest Repellent at our company with the
endorsement and certification of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health and
the Ministry of Health Malaysia. This is one of the forms of social responsibility and our
duty to the safety and health of the community, especially the users of our products.
There will be torch light on this device for emergency use. We will be adding USB port
on the device to allow the device charge by power cable or power bank. Besides that, the
USB port will read pen-drive to allow users listen to songs while using it for hiking or
any activities with the help of audio jack. There will be also LCD screen showing time,
date and battery percentage. It’s very useful when you have a power cut at your home or
no electricity area. Faster charging because these are highly powered devices. It can be
recharged easily by attaching to any USB port. Power banks are always giving freedom to
use our Ultrasonic Insect Repeller without worrying about its battery. No more trouble
while using on battery down condition.
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3.3 Hudson Express Motorised Spray Can
Vector control is the key intervention for global malaria control and elimination efforts. It
is critical for the reduction and, ultimately, for the interruption of malaria transmission.
According to Global Malaria Action Plan (GMAP), currently, the two most common
vector control interventions are long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual
spraying. Together, these account for almost 60% of global investment in malaria control.
According to the database of Ministry Of Health, most Health District Office that control
Malaria Outbreak will be using Hudson Spray X-Pert Spray Can as they can measure the
pesticides according to the volume of the spray can.
The existing Hudson Spray X-Pert Spray Can that widely used is very non-user
friendly. Where, at the beginning of usage, the tank cover should be opened by rotating
the handle horizontally. After that the water should be put into the tank up to a gallon
level. Prior to that, the outer pack of pesticides (75gram) should be opened from the edges
and to be put into the sprayer barrel with the water should be added to the tank up to 2
gallons / 7.5 liters equal to 3/4 tank. And once the tank cover is neatly closed, the sprayer
pump must be manually pumped to a pressure of 55 psi. More complicated the spray
barrel needs to be shaken by turning it up and down 5 times. Also, the user of this existing
pump have to manually check that the spray output on the nozzle and need to ensured that
the output spray is in fan-shaped and horizontally.
Our newly invented Hudson X-Pert Motorised Spray Can will be equipped with a
motor. This mean there will be no manual pumping to set the pressure and users will
continually use the spray can until the content finish. This will help save the time for
spraying and save some energy and time. We will be adding motor to the can to maintain
the pressure all through the spray process and no manual pumping which is more user
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friendly. Another innovation that ergonomically benefiting the users is just set the
digitalised control pressure on the motor and can start the spraying proses. The motor was
portable, can last for 5 hours and electric rechargeable. Convenient to operate as it is light
in weight, water proof, small and easy to carry.
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4.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Our company has come out with new idea of product innovation. We will be inventing
Ultrasonic Insect Repellent, Eco-Friendly Insect Repellent Cloth and Motorized Hudson
X-Pert Spray Can. Our products are redesigned from existing product in market for a
good and better service for the consumer.
Ultrasonic pest repellent are electronic devices that emit high-frequency sounds designed
to repel, kill or injure household pests, such as insects and rodents. Mostly all the device
are being tested at lab and international sales will be tested by the U.S. Federal Trade
Commission (FTC). Rodents and insects can transmit salmonella, hantavirus and other
diseases if left unchecked, as well as cause significant building damage. Cockroach
infestation, which is arguably the most pervasive and hard-to-eliminate type of pest
infestation, especially in urban areas and industrial and commercial kitchens, is evidenced
by the pest's droppings, which are pepper-like specs, typically found in kitchen
cupboards, as well as their egg sacs, which are often spotted in hard-to-reach locations,
such as cracks and crevices in kitchen cabinets and drains, and behind dishwashers and
refrigerators. Ultrasonic pest repellent are claimed to eliminate even these types of
household pests.
The ultrasonic devices are plugged into a home’s electrical receptacle outlets which then
purportedly emit high-frequency sounds that are disruptive to pests. The sound
supposedly causes a physiological response known as audiogenic seizure response, which
is characterized by non-directional running, convulsions, and possibly death from cerebral
hemorrhage. The theory behind the devices is that confused rodents and insects when the
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disruption prevents them from gathering food, breeding, building nests or
communicating. Ultrasonic devices are popular and appealing to consumers because of
their ease of use and the fact that they are silent to human ears and allegedly eliminate the
need for traps and poison.
Most of the Ultrasonic Insect Repellent that are selling now a days have only one or two
functions on its device. And the main focus of the many devices are to placed in house
and in a fixed position. Our Ultrasonic Insect Repellent will be innovated with extra
features and functions for the confortable use of consumer.
Below are the detailed information of our newly invented Ultrasonic Insect Repellent :
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Supermarket, etc
Suitable for hikers / Travellers /
Joggers
Quite and No Noise Will not interrupt the work or activity of
user.
Frequency noise only will heard by insects
but not humans.
Have Torch Light 20 lm and beam distance of 37m
Have USB Port To charge the device
To read MP3 via USB Flash Drive. Users
can listen to song while travelling /
jogging
Have headphone Jack Allow users to listen to songs while
travelling / jogging
Have LCD Screen that’s shows time
and date
This device only repels insects
(mosquitoes, ants, spiders, cockroaches, fruit fly, ticks, bed mites.)
Based on the content and description of our newly invented Ultrasonic Insect Repellent,
there are new features been added. First the device will have a torch light with 20 lm
and beam distance of 37m. This allows travellers, joggers or workers at night time to use
it when there is no light source. Secondly, our device will have a USB port to allow it
charging via adapters or via mobile power bank. Besides that’s the USB port allows to
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read MP3 files so that users can listen to song. Third, there will be a headphone jack
for the users to listen to the songs. Lastly, infont of the screen there will be a LCD screen
showing time, date and battery percentage. There four features are very rare and some
features are not found in current available Ultrasonic Insect Repellent device. Besides
that, our product will go endorsement and certification of the Department of Occupational
Safety and Health and the Ministry of Health Malaysia to ensure the safety to the public.
Innovations in clothing that prevent insect bites have primarily come from the United
States military. Mosquito-borne disease is a major concern for military around the globe.
Our country Malaysia itself facing many Mosquito-borne disease such as Dengue Fever,
Malaria and so on. The Insect Repellent Cloth usually will be treated with Permethrin.
Permethrin is an insecticide in the pyrethroid family. Pyrethroids are synthetic chemicals
that act like natural extracts from the chrysanthemum flower. Permethrin is used in a
number of ways to control insects. Products containing Permethrin may be used in public
health mosquito control programs. They may be used on ornamental lawns, in structures
and buildings, and on clothing. Permethrin can affect insects if they eat it or touch it.
Permethrin affects the nervous system in insects, causing muscle spasms, paralysis and
death. Permethrin is more toxic to insects than it is to people and dogs. This is because
insects can't break it down as quickly as people and dogs.
While Permethrin will repel some mosquitoes, treated clothing most effectively works by
killing the mosquitoes landing and trying to bite through the fabric. Clothing treated with
Permethrin has been shown to protect against mosquitoes and ticks, as well as other biting
insects and mites. For these studies, clothing was generally soaked in solutions or sprayed
with insecticides to ensure adequate protection.
Our innovations on Insect Repelling Cloth did not use Permethrin as the insecticide but
we use the natural ingredients to repel the insects. We will be using the extract of Neem
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Leaves (Azadirachta indica), Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus), Rosemary (Salvia
rosmarinus), Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and Catnip (Nepeta cataria) – also know as
Misai Kucing among locals of Malaysia. These are the natural elements that will not bring
harms to human being. According to R.C Saxena (1989), says that Neem are the best
plant that change the behavioral and physiological effects on insects. Thus, when there is
a scent of Neem, insects will not come closer to the source.
A.O. Oyedele et all (2002) says that lemongrass is an effective item to repel insects
especially in tropical weather. In his study, lemongrass extract were tested on people skin
and there is less mosquito and bug bites on them. S.E Sharawi et all (2013), says that the
usage of Rosemary and Clove with correct extract concentration can repel insects and
toxify them. Their study also shows that Rosemary and Clove have a promising botanical
insecticides. Based on their lab study, insects have been exposed to the extract of
Rosemary and Clove at certain concentration. At high concentration of exposure it shows
that many insects change their behaviour and not confortable.
Last but not least, according to C.J Peteson et all (2007), says that Catnip plants is a
repellent to insects such as German cockroach, House Fly, Yellow Fever Mosquitos and
certain bugs. The plant extract will make the insects uncomfortable. Based on the theory
above, it is clearly shows that these plants have the capability to repel insects and not
harmful to human beings. So, our innovations on this Insect Repelling Clothes are to use
eco-friendly insecticide.
Below are the detailed information of our newly invented Eco-Friendly Insect Repellent
Cloth :
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S,M,L,XL,XXL, XXXL, XXXXL fit in
Colour Available :
Black, Dark Blue
Material : 88 % Cotton and 12 % Light Weight
Polyester
Quick Dry
Durable
Cloth Type : Coverall Focused for outdoor field workers (Pest
Controller, Foggers,)
For this coverall, the repellency is tightly bound to the fabric that it lasts abaut 1 ½
weeks / 1 washes.
For the next usage, consumer can use the our eco friendly spray and continue this
coverall as insect repellent.
Based on the content and description of our newly invented Eco-Friendly Insect Repellent
Cloth, the main invention done is by substituting the chemical insecticide (Permethrin)
used to eco-friendly insecticide from natural source. Our insecticide will be drawn from
plants extract such as Neem Leaves (Azadirachta indica), Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon
citratus), Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and Catnip
(Nepeta cataria) – also known as Misai Kucing among locals of Malaysia. These plant
have the capability to repel insects at higher rate.
There are many organics product available at market now a days. But many are not
certified and not approved by authorities. Our Eco Friendly insecticide are lab tested,
allergy tested and will be approved Ministry Of Health and Ministry of Agriculture and
Agro-based Industry. Besides that, our insecticide can be used by minor asthma patient
and minor respiratory problem patient as there is no chemical used. Besides that, it is
odourless, colourless and didn’t leave stain on your clothes.
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Malaria remains a public health problem in Malaysia. The National Strategic Plan for
Malaria Elimination aims to eradicate malaria from Peninsular Malaysia by 2015, and
from Malaysia Borneo by 2020. Although the number of reported malaria cases has
decreased since the implementation of the malaria control program, malaria remains a
public health problem in Malaysia especially in Sabah, Sarawak and in the interior central
regions of Peninsular Malaysia.
At the moment, the weapons needed against malaria include an efficient way of detecting
the disease, finding out the exact species causing the infection and since malaria is a
mosquito-borne disease and efficient vector control program.
One of the method to control Malaria is by doing Indoor Residual Spray. Indoor Residual
Spraying or IRS is the process of spraying the inside of dwellings with an insecticide to
kill mosquitoes that spread malaria. A dilute solution of insecticide is sprayed on the
inside walls of certain types of dwellings. Mosquitoes are killed or repelled by the spray,
preventing the transmission of the disease. According to World Health Organization, in
2008, 44 countries employed IRS as a malaria control strategy and the number of Malaria
cases seems to be dropped.
The main equipment used for the IRS is Hudson X-Pert Spray Can. But the can is
manually handled. When users want to start spraying, they have to pump the can
according to the pressure needed. While spraying, when the pressure dropped, users have
to stop the work and start pump to reset the pressure.
Our newly invented product will called Hudson X-Pert Motorized Spray Can. We will be
adding motor to the can to maintain the pressure all through the spray process and no
manual pumping. Users will just set the pressure needed on the motor and can start the
spraying proses.
Below are the detailed information of our newly invented Hudson X-Pert Motorised
Spray Can :
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Content Description / Explanation
Colour : Silver
Hose Type :
Chemical resistant, braided power
sprayer style hose
Model : BT-6545
Voltage : 220 V
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Size : 160mm X 105mm X 118mm Small
Easy to carry
Specification : No manual pumping
Digitalised pressure control Safe energy
When people think of innovation, often, they’re thinking of product innovation. Product
innovation can come in three different forms. First, the development of a new product,
such as the Fitbit or Amazon’s Kindle. Second, an improvement of the performance of the
existing product, such as an increase in the digital camera resolution of the iPhone 11.
Third, a new feature to an existing product, such as power windows to a car. Drivers of
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product innovation might be technological advancements, changes in customer
requirements, or outdated product design.
Next for the Ultrasonic Insect Repellent, we will be adding some new features to an
existing product in the market. For example, currently existing Ultrasonic Insect
Repellent doesn’t have time display screen, USB port and headphone jack. Our product
will includes these specification for our customer. These features been added to target
outdoor sport customer such as Hikers, Joggers and also Night Shift Working Guards. By
adding these extra features, users can not only be repelled from insects but also can listen
to songs while doing their activity.
As for Hudson X-Pert Motorized Spray Can, the current available Hudson X-Pert Spray
Can is pumped manually. To ease the work and save some time and energy, we will be
adding a motor to set up the pressure and help maintain the pressure during spray. By this
users also will not have to stop half way to set up the pressure again as the pressure will
be maintain automatically.
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Innovation can be a confusing topic because there are so many different kinds of
innovations out there and everyone seems to use the term differently. Most innovations
are smaller, gradual improvements on existing products, processes and services while
some innovations can be those ground-breaking technological inventions or business
models that transform industries. Because the environment and the needs of customers are
constantly changing, we need to be able to improve different areas of our business to
solve emerging problems and to keep creating new value for your customers. Knowing
what types of innovations there are for an organization to pursue can help an organization
to discover the ones that are most suitable for their business. Understanding and focusing
on the most potential ones not only helps to respond to these changing needs but also
allows us to improve our ability to grow the business.
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delivery method. Our product is classified as Incremental Innovation because there will
be some improvements in existing products. There will be torch light for emergency use.
We will be adding USB port on the device to allow the device charge by power cable or
power bank. Besides that the USB port will read pendrives to allow users listen to songs
while using it for hiking or etc with the help of audio jack. There will be also LCD screen
showing time and date.
Our newly invented Hudson X-Pert Motorized Spray Can is an Incremental Innovation.
Our product is classified as Incremental Innovation because there will be some
improvements in existing products. Hudson Express Spray Can will be equipped with a
motor. This mean there will be no manual pumping to set the pressure and users will
continually used the spray can until the content finish. This will help save the time for
spraying and save some energy.
Cracking the question of what factors will best lead you to success can help you focus on
the right areas of your personal development and make you more successful in an
innovation. But, by determine the factors that will affect your innovation will lead you
closer to success as you will find a solution to fix the factors.
1. Time
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As we know, our Insect Repellent Cloth will be using pesticides from plant
extract. Our Research And Development Department will need some time to
prepare the insecticides at a correct concentration and for lab testing. This may be
cause a delay in introducing our product if the lab testing fail and we will have to
repeat the whole process.
2. Legal Factors
Our eco-friendly pesticides will not bring harm to human being. To strengthen this
fact, we need the approving of Ministry Of Health Malaysia and Ministry of
Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Malaysia. If the Ministry did not approve
our product, then we have to redo the sample according the specification and
standard needed by the Ministry. This will step down our product release as we
need to prepare and submit related document to the Ministry again.
3. Financial Factors
No money, no talk. That’s the proverb we always hear when we talk abaut
financial. For our Insect Repellent Cloth, Financial Factors is a major factor that
will affect the innovation. More financial support will be needed for the Research
And Development Department as they will be conducting many lab test and
producing a quality eco-friendly pesticides.
1. Time
Our Ultrasonic Insect Repellent will be adding some extra features on the device.
This process of innovation will consume some time as we will be testing the
effectiveness of device.
2. Legal Factors
Our Ultrasonic Insect Repellent will not bring harm to human being. To
strengthen this fact, we need the approving of Ministry Of Health Malaysia and
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Department of Occupational Safety and Health. If the Ministry did not approve
our product, then we have to redo the sample according the specification and
standard needed by the Ministry. This will step down our product release as we
need to prepare and submit related document to the Ministry again.
3. Financial Factors
Financial support is a need for this device innovation. This is because the
innovation of the device circuit and program is expensive and components selling
are very expensive.
1. Time
Our newly invented Hudson X-Pert Motorized Spray Can will be adding a motor
to set up the pressure and maintain the pressure while pumping. The development
of the motor will take some time as it is new and we will have to test its
effectiveness on field. Besides that, the construction of its internal compartments
and its electronic board will consume so time.
2. Financial Factors
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Financial support is a need for this motor innovation. This is because the
innovation of the device circuit and programme is expensive and components
selling are very expensive.
Internal Sources
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Employees.
Our employees can be said is the main source of this innovation as the come up
with good ideas and sketches. Their idea and thinking is the contribution to this
innovation to create a eco-friendly insect repellent that’s works well, a ultrasonic
insect repellent that have multi functions and a spray can which can be motorised
to set up pressure. Without the idea and hard work of our employees, these
innovation will not take place.
External Sources
Customers/users.
Since customers are the ones to provide the final evaluation of products and
services and well as drive sales, it is no wonder that they are the most fruitful
source for ideas. We always care about our customer value. As we will identify
their needs and complains through social media and mails. Users also one of the
main source of this innovation as they give feedback on the current product on
market and give suggestions to improve it. Those feedback and suggestion if are
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acceptable and can be accomplished, we will make an innovation. For example,
many customers are afraid to use chemical pesticides. As an alternative, our
company innovate a eco-friendly pesticides made from plant extracts. Besides
that, many customer gave suggestions on the insect repelling that could have
multi-function to enable them save mobile phone battery. So we invented a
ultrasonic insect repellent that have multi functions. Furthermore, many workers
complain have back pain when pump manually the Hudson X-Pert Spray Can.
This give us idea to innovate a motorized spray can that no need manual pumping.
Competitors.
To survive in this era of globalization, we as a growing company need to compete
with many competitors that sell similar product outside. The innovation of our
three product which Is Eco-Friendly Insect Repellent Cloth, Multi-Function
Ultrasonic Insect Repellent and Motorized Hudson X-Pert Spray Can is boost to
our company growth as there isn’t much product alike in current market. So, by
this we will be a step higher from our competitors. Competing organizations and
firm leaders are two other underutilized sources for innovation. Attending industry
conferences, exhibitions and tradeshows is a good way to keep aware of what the
competition is developing or researching. Businesses can often use these ideas and
append or modify them to create new products themselves. On a higher level,
business leaders should endeavor to stay well-connected and networked with other
leaders in their industry as this is yet another avenue for gathering ideas.
Product characteristics and classification helps inventors focus their efforts using
consumers’ buying behavior. There are five types of product classification which is An
Improvement to the current product, A novel (New) replacement product, A new-to-the-
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market product, A breakthrough product, and A me-too product. All our three innovations
are classified An Improvement to the current product.
As we know earlier, the available Insect Repellent Cloth using Permethrin chemicals. As
an alternative, our company will replace the usage of Permethrin by using eco-friendly
pesticides that will be derived from plant extracts. We believe this innovation will sustain
our business as well as our market share. According to Sinar Harian Newspaper Article
28 Feb 2020, Malaysians are more to the usage of organic and eco-friendly products in
their daily life. This is because some of the people are getting allergies while using
product contain chemicals and preservative. So, we hope that by innovate and improve
the current available Insect Repellent Cloth with a eco-friendly and non-chemical Insect
Repellent Cloth can change the behavior of consumers to buy our product.
As we know, Malaysia is one of the country that have Malaria. In 2019, the country also
reported 499 cases (imported and introduced from other countries) of the human-to-
human type of malaria, and 4,131 cases of zoonotic malaria (macaque to human or
Plasmodium knowlesi infection). There are many prevention method used to control this
disease. One of the method used is Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) by using Hudson X-Pert
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Spray Can which will be pumped manually. To ease the work to the public health
Inspectors and other co-workers, our company will invent a motor that will fixed together
with the Hudson X-Pert Spray Can. By doing this, users just have to set the pressure
needed and start spraying. The pressure will be maintain until the end of process. This
innovation is an improvement to the current product as we ease the work and improve the
product available.
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For this innovation our company will use The Rothwell Model – The Demand Push
Model Process. The model draws its innovation idea from the market place. They are
linear structure. Advantages of the model is firstly, all the tasks were completed as one
process had to be completed before moving on to the next one. Secondly, the model
reduced technical uncertainties.
Market need is the main factor that contribute idea and production of our 3 products
(Multifunction Ultrasonic Insect Repellent, Eco-Friendly Insect Repellent Cloth and
Motorized Hudson X-Pert Spray Can). As we know, the current existing products have
some limitations. So our company have come up with some ideas to improve those
limitations. At the end, we hoped that all of our 3 product can fulfill the market need.
4.6.2 Development
When there is a market need, there will be lots of idea for innovation to fulfill the market
needs. The ideas will be filtered and we will take a good ideas to improve the current
product available. At the development stages, the ideas will be drawn at 2D and 3D to
give a better image. After that, models and prototype will be constructed to make easy for
the employees to determine size, material, time taken to build the product and so on. At
this strategy also we will recognize the abnormalities and malfunctions of the product
which can be corrected.
4.6.3 Manufacturing
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At this stage, first a prototype will be created. The prototype will be tested its function.
Any abnormalities and malfunction on the product and software will be corrected. After
the prototype is 100% usable, then our company will manufacture our product at our
company. Production rate about 20% to 30% at the beginning to identify and test the
sales.
4.6.4 Sales
Product will be introduce to the public. Our product will be introduced with good
marketing and promoting strategies. We will advertise our product on Facebook,
YouTube advertisement and at our official website. Besides that, we will advertise our
product on magazines, newspapers, television and radio. Our products also will be
available on online platform such as Lazada, Shopee, Amazon.
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The innovation process describes the path of translating new and/or existing knowledge
into marketable solutions. Companies that pursue a successful innovation process have
something decisive that puts them ahead of others - they have designed the path of an idea
from generation, through development, to market entry. Below is our innovation Process
Design Diagram :
Insight/Research
Our product design idea came from existing product.
We will innovate the existing product to perform better
and fulfil customer needs.
Problems facing by users are observed when using
chemical treated insect repellent cloth (such as skin
irritation).
Survey will be done to identify the problem facing by
current users.
Research will be done to test the effectiveness of our
eco-friendly pesticides derived from plant extracts.
Development
Development of product involves transferring ideas
into products.
For this product, some sketches of ideas of coverall
clothes will be done.
Models and prototype will be done to evaluate design,
engineering and manufacturing concept
By constructing the models and prototypes, we can
easily determine the size, material, time taken to build
the product and so on.
Our R&D Department will develop a good mixture of
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plant extract to be used as the pesticides.
Samples will be tested at lab on the insects.
After the coverall design and eco-friendly pesticides
are ready, they will be go for certain process.
First, Evaluation. The prototype build will be identified
if there is any abnormalities and malfunctions during
the testing.
Second, Integration. The product will go checking on
the compartments such as materials, zips, pockets so it
can function well.
Design
We will create a 2D and 3D model.
Appearance - The design of the coverall will look
modern and trending.
Utility – The product is safe as it use eco-friendly
pesticides and easy to use.
Communication – The product is definitely a stand
mark of our production.
Maintenance – The product is easy to main and last
long. The guidelines on maintenance will be provided
Cost – will be sold at affordable price.
Product Engineering
The coverall will be stitched
Made from : Cotton and Polyester
The pesticides made from plant extract (Neem Leaves,
Lemon Grass, Rosemary, Clove and Catnip – also know
as Misai Kucing
Our product will be batch manufacturing.
Pilot Testing
Our product need to ensure the safety and appeals to the
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customers.
The pilot test will be carried on among pest control
workers.
Any changes will be recorded to improve the product.
We will also give a survey form to the users to rate the
efficiency of our product.
Full-Scale Manufacture
Fix the issue faced during the Pilot Test
Finally, a certain amount of product will be manufacture
to launch to the market.
Production rate abaut 20% to 30% at the beginning to
identify the sales.
Market Launch
Product will be introduce to the public
Social media such as facebook advertisement, youtube.
Online sales – Lazada, Shopee, Amazon
Supermarkets – Giant, Tesco, Aeon
Advertisement on magazines, newspapers, television
and radio.
Insight/Research
Our product design idea came from existing product.
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We will innovate the existing product to perform better
and fulfil customer needs.
The current available Ultrasonic Insect Repellent is
only have one or two functions on it.
Our target customers for this product are outdoor
workers, joggers, hikers and travellers.
Survey will be done to the consumer about the
effectiveness of the device and what improvement can
be made.
Research will be done to test the effectiveness of the
device to repel insects.
Development
Development of product involves transferring ideas
into products.
For this product, some sketches of ideas of this
Ultrasonic Insect Repellent device will be done.
Models and prototype will be done to evaluate design,
engineering and manufacturing concept
By constructing the models and prototypes, we can
easily determine the size, material, time taken to build
the product and so on.
Our Engineering Department will develop a good
device which will be capable with all the function
added.
Our R&D Department will test the device effectiveness
on insects.
After the device design are ready, they will be go for
certain process.
First, Evaluation. The prototype build will be identified
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if there is any abnormalities and malfunctions during
the testing.
Second, Integration. The product will go checking on
the compartments such as buttons, USB port and etc so
it can function well.
Design
We will create a 2D and 3D model.
Appearance - The design of the Ultrasonic Insect
Repellent will look modern and trending.
Utility – The product is safe and easy to use.
Communication – The product is definitely a stand
mark of our production.
Maintenance – The product is easy to main and last
long. The guidelines on maintenance will be provided
Cost – will be sold at affordable price.
Product Engineering
The device will be assembled by technician and
engineers.
Made from : Plastic and electronic compartments
Our product will be batch manufacturing.
Pilot Testing
Our product need to ensure the safety and appeals to the
customers.
The pilot test will be carried on among joggers, hikers
and night shift guards.
Any changes will be recorded to improve the product.
We will also give a survey form to the users to rate the
efficiency of our product.
Full-Scale Manufacture
Fix the issue faced during the Pilot Test
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Finally, a certain amount of product will be manufacture
to launch to the market.
Production rate abaut 20% to 30% at the beginning to
identify the sales.
Market Launch
Product will be introduce to the public
Social media such as facebook advertisement, youtube.
Online sales – Lazada, Shopee, Amazon
Supermarkets – Giant, Tesco, Aeon
Advertisement on magazines, newspapers, television
and radio.
Insight/Research
Our product design idea came from existing product. We
will innovate the existing product to perform better and
fulfil customer needs.
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Problems facing by users are observed when using
manual Hudson X-Pert Spray Can (such as tiredness,
back pain).
Survey will be done to identify the problem facing by
current users.
Research will be done to test the effectiveness of our
Hudson X-Pert Motorised Spray Can .
Development
Development of product involves transferring ideas into
products.
For this product, some sketches of ideas of motor for the
spray can will be done.
Models and prototype will be done to evaluate design,
engineering and manufacturing concept
By constructing the models and prototypes, we can easily
determine the size, material, time taken to build the
product and so on.
Our Engineering Department will develop a good motor
with good electronic compartments for the spray can.
The efficiency of the motor attached with Hudson X-Pert
Spray Can will be tested.
After the Hudson X-Pert Motorized Spray Can design are
ready, they will be go for certain process.
First, Evaluation. The prototype build will be identified if
there is any abnormalities and malfunctions during the
testing.
Second, Integration. The product will go checking on the
compartments such as leakage test, efficiency to maintain
the pressure and etc so it can function well.
Design
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We will create a 2D and 3D model.
Appearance - The design of the Hudson Spray Can will
look alike and no changes. A motor to set up and
maintain the pressure will be added.
Utility – The product is safe as will be light weight can
can be carried by human.
Communication – The product is definitely a stand mark
of our production.
Maintenance – The product is easy to maintain, easy to
wash and last long. The guidelines on maintenance will
be provided
Cost – will be sold at affordable price.
Product Engineering
The motor will be assembled by Engineers and
Technicians.
Will be made from Ceramic shaft, copper coil, full resin
potting, plastics.
It is a waterproof motor
Our product will be batch manufacturing.
Pilot Testing
Our product need to ensure the safety and appeals to the
customers.
The pilot test will be carried on among pest control
workers.
Any changes will be recorded to improve the product.
We will also give a survey form to the users to rate the
efficiency of our product.
Full-Scale Manufacture
Fix the issue faced during the Pilot Test
Finally, a certain amount of product will be manufacture
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to launch to the market.
Production rate about 20% to 30% at the beginning to
identify the sales.
Market Launch
Product will be introduce to the public
Social media such as facebook advertisement, youtube.
Online sales – Lazada, Shopee, Amazon
Supermarkets – Giant, Tesco, Aeon
Advertisement on magazines, newspapers, television and
radio.
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