Food4Future Survey on Food Processing

SECTION1 HIDDEN
1) Company Information : -

a) Name of Company
SIRIM BERHAD
b) Address
BLOCK 15, NO 1, PERSIARAN DATO MENTERI,P.O.BOX 7035, SECTION 2, 40700 SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR
c) Telephone 0355446562
d) Contact Person NOORSURIA BINTI SURADI
e) Position EXECUTIVE
f) Email nsuria@sirim.my
2. Which of the following categories best describes the food industry sector your organisation operates in?
(Please check all that apply)
a. Bakery Products; b. Beverages (fruit juice, bottled water, etc.); c. Confectionery; d. Dairy products; e. Flour milling and cereal foods; g. Meat and meat products; I. Pet food; j. Seafood; k. Sugar
3. Please define your organisation's sales turnover for the most recent financial year e. Above RM15 Million
4. Please specify the number of staff employed (fulltime) by your organisation d. 201 or more
5. What are the geographical markets you are active in?
(Please tick all appropriate boxes)
Malaysia
6. What is the principal food processing activity of your organization based on proportion of annual total sales? Primary processing of raw material products
SECTION2 HIDDEN
7. What is the MAJOR issue that could be delayed your production process? Not enough funding (rolling capital)
8. Is outsourcing used? (If so, it is used due to) Lack of expertise
9. How do you control the quality and consistency of product out-put? Established the SOP for processing activity
10. Based on the current business scenario of your branding existence and business sustainability for future expansion, please indicate your criteria status as follows; HIDDEN
10.1. Product branding awareness High
10.2. Product acceptance in the market High
10.3. Innovativeness of the product  
10.4. Export market potential High
10.5. Global Market Competition High
10.6. Production capacity for volume order High
11. What critical skills are needed to succeed in your business (behavior capabilities and technical skills)? Manufacturing and productions
SECTION3 HIDDEN
12. What major obstacles will the company face in reaching business target? Capital investment in technology updates
13. What are the critical issues that put the success factors at risk? Product quality
14. What could be the main problem in financial affairs of your current business? Rising current rates
15. Potential issue in upgrading plant facility: 
Difficulties on engaging the best consultant
SECTION4 HIDDEN
LEVEL HIDDEN
16. What kind of external supports do you require from SIRIM?
    
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Technology Innovation 
Technical Services 
Testing and Certification 
Training and Consultancy 
17. What kind of external supports do you require from other government Ministries/Agencies?
     
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Grant and Incentives 
Promotion and market access 
Entrepreneurship Development 
Capital Expenditures 
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18. Where on the supply chain do you plan to expand your business? Food processing
19. Which action do you plan for your business growth? Enter new international markets
20. Any facility and equipment changes or upgrade that will be needed in the longer term? 
 
Upgrade and update with a smart manufacturing system
Survey Completed. Thank you HIDDEN