Wednesday, 30 October 2013

BACKGROUND OF INDUSTRY

Malaysia’s food industry is as diverse as the multi-cultures of Malaysia, with a wide range of processed food with Asian tastes. The food processing industry is predominantly Malaysian-owned. It is estimated that the present global retail sales in food products are worth around US$3.5 trillion, and are expected to grow at an annual rate of 4.8 per cent to US$6.4 trillion by 2020.
Malaysia remains a net importer of food in 2011 (RM34.5 billion). Major food imports were cereals and cereal preparations (RM7.2 billion), vegetables and fruits (RM4.2 billion), cocoa (RM3.6 billion), sugar and sugar confectionery (RM3.4 billion) and animal feed (RM2.8 billion). Raw materials such as cereals and dairy products continue to be imported for further processing. In 2011, Malaysia exported food products worth RM20.6 billion to more than 200 countries, of which, processed food contributed about RM13.5 billion. The main exports were cocoa and cocoa preparations (RM3.8 billion), prepared cereals and flour preparations (RM1.6 billion) and margarine and shortening (RM1.3 billion). Major export destinations were Singapore, the USA, Indonesia and Republic of China.
The Malaysian food industry is dominated by small and medium scale companies. The major sub-sectors are the fish and fish products, livestock and livestock products, fruits, vegetables and cocoa.
The fisheries product’s sub-sector includes processed seafood products such as frozen and canned fish, crustaceans and molluscs, surimi and surimi products. This sub-sector is export oriented and remains the main contributor to the exports of processed food.


PIE CHART OF INDUSTRY








Hajjah Aminah Food Industries Sdn Bhd (HAFI) was established on 2 February 2000 which has taken over the name of the Oz-Asian Food Services Sdn Bhd. The company formerly based in Oz-Asian International Pty, Ltd, in Melbourne, Australia. In the early 2000 the company focused mainly on the production of raw and cooked portion controlled New Zealand and Australian meats for the consumption of major franchise chains, airline companies, western dining restaurants and hotels in Kuala Lumpur. This company has helped in the establishment West food Cafe at Puchong in 2005 and later in the year 2008, HAFI have worked with Carrefour to set up a network of cafes called “Hello Italy”. HAFI has terminated its business relationship with Carrefour in 2009 to make room for the target organisation HAFI cafes in Putrajaya, the new image.

           HAFI moved to Kuala Lumpur in 2008 to prioritize and focus on meat-based food processing. The company was set up as central kitchen production to optimize on the niche markets where products are fully cooked and are ready to eat. Currently, production premises located at 81A-81B, Jalan Haruan 5/4, Oakland Commerce Square, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. HAFI moved to Seremban in 2008 to focus more on the production of value added meat based and related products for the airline industry
 


Objectives HAFI in business are as follows:
                                i.            Provide Halal food and service, safety and quality.
                              ii.            To satisfied customer with the tagline “Voice of the Customer.
                            iii.            To ensure process control and delivery timely.
                            iv.            To build up a good relationship between customer-supplier.
                              v.            To practices fully HAFI system.

                            vi.            To ensure continuous modification of food safety system.


Business History Structure
Ausmal Meat Pty Ltd (Australia)
1994
Ausmal Meat Sdn Bhd
1996
Oz-Asian International Pty Ltd (Melbourne, Australia)
2000
Joint Venture
Kris Food and Beverage Sdn Bhd
2004
Oz-Asian’s  name changed to Hajjah Aminah Food Industries Sdn Bhd
2008
Oz-Asian Food Services Sdn Bhd
2000
 




Product
Function
 
        i.            Potess

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-Potess was sold as frozen food, ready to eat after 3 minutes heated in microwave.

-Potess was made of mashed potatoes with different type of fillings.

- Potess was made without using any preservatives.
-The packaging for Potess was designed by using microwavable materials.

-Potess range of products includes “Black Pepper Beef Potess”, “Black Pepper Chicken Potess”, “Chicken Bolognese Potess” and “Chicken Mushroom Potess”.

-For the time being, Potess was available at Cold Storage in Klang Valley. Potess will be selling at Mydin and Marrybrown soon.


      ii.            Moroccan food




- Moroccan food is a frozen dish which made based on Moroccan recipe. Moroccan food can be lamb, beef and chicken where is the meat used is a fresh meat imported from Australia.

-Moroccan food hasn’t yet entering any market as this frozen food is the new product from company.
For the time being, Moroccan food only sold at booth for promotion.
-These products were packed in rectangular Tupperware and packet in a paper packaging at the outside of the box.

    iii.            Gnocchi


-The Italian pasta products consisting of Tortellini, Gnocchi, Ravioli and Cannelloni.

-Market for Italian pasta products are for the airlines.

- The products are sold frozen and fully cooked, requiring only re-heating via microwave.

- However, this product also can directly serving without being heated.

 
    iv.            Satay

-Kuala Lumpur Airlines System (KLAS) was one of the customers that received supplied frozen foods from HAFI which is “Curry puff”, “Satay”, “Roti jala” and recently “Meatball”.



 SWOT ANALYSIS






FISH BONE



CURRENT STRATEGY

HAFI company to introduce more locally specific steps can be done. Among them are to do advertising for their products. two methods of advertising can be done through the mass media and electronic media. to the media, they can do advertising company in local newspapers such as the daily news, the messenger of Malaysia, Kosmo and metro daily. for electronic media, the use of such advertising funnels radio, television and the like can be done to introduce their products in the local market.

other than that, the company can also use promotional methods to promote their products. between promotion method that can be done is to join each specific events such as halal festivals, carnivals ordinary entrepreneurs organized by FAMA, MARDI, SMEs and others. in addition, the use of social networking sites also can help these companies to promote their products. example through social sites such as blogs, twitter, facebook and website. This method can introduce more of their products in the local market.

in addition, these companies can play a role to introduce market prices of their products in the local market. price plays an important role which the price can help introduce a new product in the market. such a cheap price. associated with this company, even though most of the raw materials used are expensive but if the price offered is significantly lower than the prices of other products, of course people will be attracted to the offer price. besides, the price is reasonable. reasonable price is to say, the public, especially the lower income group was able to purchase the products they offer in the market. This causes their products easy to known and liked by many.
the last is about the products they offer in the local market. as we know, the people of Malaysia are synonymous to Malay food and more to the Orientals. acceptance of western-based food products difficult to accept. therefore, the company can diversify the types of their products in the market such as introducing more products and eastern Malay food based.

ANALYZE AND EVALUATE THE SUITABLE STRATEGY

·         Promotion

Marketing strategies used by the company now is to market their products to customers such as through the provision of their products to Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Firefly, and schemes. This way, they can promote introduce and promote their products mainly to passengers flying within and outside the country. Other than that, they also use social sites such as websites for introduce their products http://www.hafi.com.my/ community that allows people easily to find information about the company and the products offered.

Join the event

Adopted another strategy is to participate in carnivals organized entrepreneurs either in or outside the country. Such as halal Fest, FAMA, SMEs and others. This way, they can introduce their products to the community closer. through carnivals which they belong, this can help them to known products in the local market through word of mouth which people who attend and try their products can deliver the product to others such as relatives, friends, neighbours and so on.


THE MOST APPLICABLE STRATEGIES

From my opinion, the most applicable strategies that company should use are by promotion. The possible promotion of products can introduce them to the community. As we know, through the promotion of their products, such as advertising in mass media and electronic media facilitate the public to know the products they offer.

Besides, the company now is to market their products to customers such as through the provision of their products to Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Firefly, and schemes. This way, they can promote introduce and promote their products mainly to passengers flying within and outside the country. Other than that, they also use social sites such as websites for introduce their products http://www.hafi.com.my/ community that allows people easily to find information about the company and the products offered.
An action taken by a company's marketing staff with the intention of encouraging the sale of a good or service to their target market. For example, product promotion performed by a typical business might take the form of advertising the product in question via print or Internet adsdirect mail or e-mail letterstrade showstelephone and personal sales calls, television and radio ads, billboards, posters and flyers.

                          THE COMPANY’S RECOMMENDATION

The Strategies being Implemented

Get Staff and Management Involved
A business idea can start with any member of the staff, but getting the company to accept the implementation of a new idea requires the entire staff to be involved in some way with the planning. It is not necessary to take input from every individual, but you can get departmental managers involved in the process from the beginning, especially concerning how any major changes will affect their departments. These managers can then reach out to their staff and get the company involved in the implementation strategy, widening your scope and perspective in the process.
Invest in Training
To implement any new business idea effectively, invest in training at every phase of the process. For instance, at least 60 days prior to implementing a new business idea, training should focus on alerting your staff to the pending change then introduce how such changes will benefit the company. Continue training throughout the implementation period, and be prepared to take input from your employees as to how you can make the process smoother.
Consider Outside Factors
Implementing a new idea for your business could affect your vendors or customers. As you plan your implementation strategy, consider how any change, big or small, will affect the entities you do business with. Targeted market research of your clients and vendors can give you an indication of how your changes will affect business before you even implement them. Discuss your ideas with your largest vendors or clients to determine if you need to make any alterations to your plans.
Open Communication
Implementing change is easier if you allow free and open communication within your organization. Encourage employees to give their input about your proposed changes, and maintain an open communication policy throughout the implementation process.

THE RATIONAL AND THE IMPROVEMENT THAT LIKELY TO ACHIEVE AFTER IMPLEMENTATION
·         Join the event
Adopted another strategy is to participate in carnivals organized entrepreneurs either in or outside the country. Such as halal Fest, FAMA, SMEs and others. This way, they can introduce their products to the community closer. through carnivals which they belong, this can help them to known products in the local market through word of mouth which people who attend and try their products can deliver the product to others such as relatives, friends, neighbours and so on. Through this event HAFI SDN BHD will be more famous and known for all community.