Feasibility Study on Ready Food Products (Noodles, Potato Crackers and Chips) Manufacturing Unit

The assignment involved conducting a comprehensive feasibility study for establishing a ready food products manufacturing unit for Islam Consumer Products Limited (ICPL), located at Rupsi, Rupganj, Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The proposed manufacturing unit was intended to produce noodles, potato crackers, and chips. The study examined the project’s management, technical, financial, economic, marketing, and environmental dimensions to assess its overall feasibility and investment potential.

Scope of Services Provided

The assignment covered an integrated assessment of the proposed manufacturing unit’s management capacity, production technology, infrastructure requirements, market opportunities, and financial viability. The principal services provided included:

Management Assessment: Evaluated the strength and competence of the core management team and key technical personnel required to manage and operate the ready food products manufacturing unit.
Technical and Production Feasibility: Assessed the suitability of the proposed manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment, along with the availability of raw materials and skilled workers required for producing noodles, potato crackers, and chips.
Site and Infrastructure Assessment: Evaluated the suitability of the proposed project location, its connectivity to transport infrastructure, and the requirements and availability of essential utilities for manufacturing operations.
Market and Commercial Analysis: Examined market prospects through demand-supply analysis, industry and sector assessment, competitor analysis, marketing strategy evaluation, and assessment of relevant supply and value chains.
Financial and Investment Analysis: Evaluated the project’s financial viability through financial ratio analysis, break-even analysis, return on investment (ROI), debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), project cost estimation, debt-equity structure assessment, and loan repayment scheduling.
Economic and Environmental Assessment: Considered the broader economic and environmental aspects of the proposed investment as part of the overall feasibility assessment.
Reporting and Documentation: Prepared and submitted the final feasibility study report consolidating the findings and assessments of the proposed manufacturing unit.
Key Deliverable

A detailed feasibility study report assessing the management, technical, financial, economic, marketing, and environmental viability of the proposed ready food products manufacturing unit, providing a basis for evaluating the project’s investment potential and operational requirements.

Assignment Details

Client: Islam Consumer Products Limited (ICPL)
Project Location: Rupsi, Rupganj, Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Contract Value: Approximately US$5,000
Duration: 2 months (June 2005–July 2005)
Total Staff-Months: 3
Senior Professional Staff and Roles:

Mr. M. Zakir Hossain – Team Leader
S. M. Firoz Hassan – Coordinator
Md. Faisal – Feasibility Study Expert