The Problem and Its Settings
This chapter presents the background of the research. In here includes the statement of the problem, objectives, importance, scope and limitation and the definition of terms of the study.
Introduction
Bakery operations need a very good maintenance management system for efficient running of plant. Maintenance activity needs regular monitoring and records to evaluate problems and their solution. Bakery maintenance has its own features which need attention apart from regular maintenance practices. (www.bakerybazar.com)
Bread is a good-value, consumer staple and the current economic climate is an opportunity to reinforce its value, says the director of a leading UK bakery body. (www.bakeryandsnacks.com)
Bread is one of man’s earliest foods. Today it is considered a staple food in most Western countries and is part of the diet of almost all people all over the world. Commercial baking and the other industries supporting it have become big business and constitute a large slice of the food industry.There are several advantages that a bakery business offers a new entrant. One, he is free to choose his market. Two, it is not difficult to find a good location for a bakeshop. Since bakery products are considered as a daily consumable, any populated area is a good place for a bakeshop. Three, there are hundreds of bread varieties that can be adopted by a bakery to satisfy the taste of his consumers. Fourth, the industry enjoys continuous growth. (www.mixph.com)
Compared to other years in recent history, 2008 was one of the most challenging for bakery businesses in every sector of the industry. Unprecedented ingredient costs and skyrocketing gasoline prices combined with a downturn in the economy left many bakery operators scratching their heads, wondering how to cope. Most raised prices, some cut back staff and a few incorporated cheaper ingredient alternatives in their product lines. All were forced to make some difficult
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