Transformation Process of a

Photo Lab

Prepared by : Abhishek Kushwaha

About Facility Vaaho Photos is located in Somdutt Plaza,

Kanpur. The present premises was established in 1990, followed by introduction of new machines and technology over the years.

It covers approx. 150 sq.ft. workshop and 200 sq.ft. for the customers.

In other premises there is 200 sq.ft. for the generator.

The new technology machine was introduced in 2007 naming Fujifilm Digital Imaging.

The model number of machine is LP2000SC.

It consumes 100 unit of electricity if runs in full capacity per day.

For backup of the electricity there is an electric generator.

The largest size printed by this machine is 12X15 inches.

Facility Layout

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Raw Materials Section

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Production Process

It is a process of transforming inputs. The glossy and matte paper are put in the machines for processing. Firstly, the paper is loaded in the machine through magazine then it goes in colour developer box (chemical) section followed by the bleaching and water box. After going through all this process, the photograph is passes through dryer present in the back side of the machine. After drying finally a photo is printed and comes in the tray.

Continuous process

They follow a continuous process in which the products and raw material flows in a continuous manner.

Photographs printed by processing in different machines equipment.

Machine operates in a single steady state and performs a specific processing function.

The process is stopped only for maintenance (scheduled or not), cleaning, irregular working.

Transformation Process

Input Process Output

Monitoring and

controlFeedback

Inputs Capital• Machine: Rs. 60 lakhs• Furniture & fixtures: Rs.4 lakhs• Computers: Rs.1 lakhs• UPS: Rs.75,000• Generator: Rs.3.25 lakhs• Electrical fittings & wirings: Rs. 50,000• Air conditioner: Rs.60,000 Labour- There is a minimum requirement

of labour as all the work process is automated.

Raw Material• Photographic paper: Glossy & Matte• Chemicals• Dark bag: For loading of paper roll in

magazine. Suppliers- The material and components are

acquired from suppliers using just-in-time methodology.

Magazine and Dark Bag

Time• Colour developer: 90secs (37.5 ºC)• Bleaching and fixing: 90 secs (36.5 ºC)• Water with stabilizer: 180secs (35 ºC)• Dryer: 60secs (90 ºC)• The total time for developing a photo: 7

minutes

Environment• Machines are placed in a proper distance

within one roof . • It is kept in air conditioner for the smooth

functioning.• Health and safety of people near facility

site is not affected.• Machines and equipments have changed

due to challenges posed by the competitors.

• There is an introduction and improvement of machines time to time due to change in technology.

Outputs The processes making up the operations

function must be designed and executed in a way that is effective in delivering the desired outputs and efficient in the use of resources.

• Daily output: 8 hours/8000 prints.• Monthly output: 25 working days/2 lakhs

prints• Annual output: 12 months/24 lakhs prints

It includes all sizes of prints in total.

Different Sizes of Prints (Photographs in inches)

• Passport size• 3.5X5 • 4X6• 5X7• 6X8• 8X10• 10X12• 12X15

Monitoring and Control Quality Management- Usage of glossy

and matte paper for printing photographs and good quality chemicals for durability of photos.

Maintenance of machines- Machines are inspected within a particular period of time.

Process Management- Production process is controlled by maintaining the temperature and quantity of colour developer, bleaching and fixing ,water with stabilizer and dryer.

Purpose of Choosing a Location

Advantages for facility• Local Market- It includes customers or

clients located within the region and the product or service is made available to them.

• Safety- The security on the premises.• Infrastructure- Many older buildings don't

have the necessary infrastructure to support the high-tech needs of contemporary operations.

Advantages for customers• Easy transport- The facility is within a

reach of customers by public vehicles as well.

• Easy to access the facility location- Facility is centrally located in the heart of the city, with a good convenience.

• Accessibility and parking- There’s ample convenient parking for both customers and employees. 

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