Shoe making. Equipment for the production of shoe covers

Shoe cover production: business features + how to open it + financial plan+ calculation of the payback period.

Capital investments: from 2,580,000 rubles.
Payback period: about 2 years

Few who want to have their own business think about start the production of shoe covers.

In fact, it is quite in demand and profitable business for which there is always a demand.

Shoe covers are disposable products that are worn directly on shoes for hygiene reasons.

The main place of their use are hospitals.

But there are also many other institutions where cleanliness is necessary - cosmetic and massage rooms, SPA centers, food enterprises.

Due to such a narrow focus, many are wondering if it is necessary to get involved in such a specific industry at all.

But it's really cost-effective and profitable business, with the main points and subtleties of which you can find in the article.

Features and prospects for the development of a business for the production of shoe covers

The production of shoe covers, like any other business, has its positive and negative sides.

And already on the basis of their ratio, everyone decides for himself whether he needs to start this kind of entrepreneurial activity.

The main features of the business:

• Since shoe covers are disposable products, the sales market in this regard is unlimited.
• The main customers will be wholesale buyers, which should be emphasized when looking for distribution channels.

The cost of a pair of products is very low, as well as the cost of implementation.

Therefore, the main focus in marketing should be on increasing sales volumes.

• There are no special requirements for the storage of manufactured products, because they are not “afraid” high humidity and high temperatures.

As for the prospects for development, there is only one option here - an increase in production volumes through the search for new distribution channels, because it will not be possible to expand the range.

What are shoe covers made from?

Shoe covers are made from non-woven materials, which, despite being used once, must be durable and not tear during the first fitting.

Materials that can be used in production:

Shoe covers are a kind of "socks" that are worn over shoes.

Therefore, in order for them to be tightly fixed around the foot, one more material is needed - a special elastic band.

Most often it is made of latex.

Finding a place for production

You will need a workshop for the production of shoe covers and storage facilities for their storage.

There are no special requirements for them, except for:

• the size of the area in the calculation of 25 square meters. m per machine;
• availability of communications - electricity, water supply, sewerage, heating;
• availability of utility rooms for workers.

As for the place where it will be manufacturing facility, then preference should be given to areas outside the city.

It is also worth paying attention to the office.

At first, it is not necessary to rent a separate room; supply contracts can be concluded by renting meeting rooms.

Also, do not forget about permits from the SES and the fire inspectorate.

Equipment for the production of shoe covers

The most important thing in the production of shoe covers is special equipment.

There are several options for machines, which we will discuss below.

If you choose a full production cycle, that is, the production of shoe covers in a package, then you will need:

• machine for the production of shoe covers;
• packaging production equipment;
• packaging equipment.

In terms of automation, a machine for the production of shoe covers can be:

fully automated - does not require human participation during production.

With the correct setting of the machine, it will itself set the necessary tension of the material and adjust the production speed.

It remains for workers to observe the process and maintain the line;

partially automated - requires the work of personnel.

As a rule, such equipment costs 30% less than fully automated.

A significant disadvantage of a semi-automated machine is low speed and poor performance.

According to the technology of welding seams, a machine for the production of shoe covers can be:

• with ultrasonic welding;
• with thermocouple.

The performance of both machines is approximately the same, but the cost of the first is about 20% higher.

Both types of equipment can produce 60-100 shoe covers per minute.

Thus, in an eight-hour shift, you can get about 28800-48000 shoe covers.

The next step in the production of shoe covers is the fastening of the fixing elastic band, here the machines can be with:

• manual fastening of the elastic band - the elastic band is pulled by hand, after which it is bent and soldered along the edges;
• machine fastening of the gum - the gum is fed from both sides, after which it is wrapped and soldered.

For 2-3 production lines, one packing machine will suffice.

Boot covers production technology

Having dealt with the issue of equipment, it is necessary to understand how the production process itself goes.

1. At the first stage, the web is unwinded and fixed.

Then the machine stretches the material, cuts out the neck and fastens almost finished shoe covers at the seams.

This can be done using ultrasound or heat sealing.

2. A special elastic band is attached to the neck of the product, which is also soldered.
3. At the final stage, the shoe covers are packed into separate capsules on the following equipment or manually folded into each other.

There is also such equipment that can fasten the tourniquet immediately to the base material.

After that, the machine cuts out shoe covers according to the pattern and solders all the seams.

Recruitment

If you chose as an individual entrepreneur, then you can independently not only monitor production, but also deal with administrative issues.

But if you want to deploy a full-fledged production, you will need to hire a staff, while you can take on the duties of a director.

Then it will be easier for you to control the process.

As for the duties of the staff, they are distributed as follows:

• production workers - monitoring the process, quality control of shoe covers and their further packaging in boxes;
• accountant - accounting and tax accounting, drawing up reports;
• sales manager - search for distribution channels and conclusion of contracts for the supply of finished goods.

Search for distribution channels for produced shoe covers

From the business there is no point without the inability to sell the finished product.

Since the production of shoe covers has narrow specialization, then first of all you need to look for such institutions in which they are used.

The sales manager needs to find customers among:

• private medical offices;
• beauty parlors and beauty salons;
• enterprises engaged in food, chemical, cosmetic industries;
• rehabilitation centers;
• sports facilities;
• recreation centers;
• pharmacies.

Another marketing option is the vending business.

Conclude lease agreements with the above organizations for the installation of the machine, and thus you will be able to sell shoe covers at retail, not wholesale cost.

But for this, the products must be packed in a special capsule.

As for ways to promote the shoe covers business, here you can resort to:

• creating your own website, where to place information about your production;
• posting ads online and in print media;
• accommodation outdoor advertising in the town;
• conclusion of direct supply contracts with institutions that need shoe covers.

Financial plan for opening the production of shoe covers

“Business is not about formalities, profit-seeking, bottom line, profit-making, selling, commercial game, or anything else. Business is, first of all, what you care about.”
Richard Branson

After careful planning, it is necessary to start calculating the start-up capital.

The production of shoe covers cannot be attributed to those that require small investments, because in this case it is necessary to purchase expensive equipment.

So, the main items of initial opening costs are as follows:

Item of expenses	Amount, rub.
Total:	RUB 2,580,000
Business registration	10 000
Equipment for the production of shoe covers	1 500 000
Capsule production equipment	500 000
Shoe wrapping equipment	400 000
Hardware setup	10 000
Advertising	50 000
office equipment	100 000
other expenses	10 000
Purchasing a vending machine	35 000

Also, do not forget the regular expenses that are needed to maintain the business:

The video provides an overview of the operation of equipment for the production of shoe covers:

How quickly will the shoe covers business pay off?

As mentioned above, the production of shoe covers is characterized by low cost.

Therefore, the main focus should be on increasing sales volumes.

It is worth trying to ensure that the products do not stay in warehouses, but arrive at the customers as soon as possible.

• the approximate cost of one shoe cover is 0.7 rubles.
• approximate number of products produced per month (30 days) shoe covers 864,000 pieces, i.e. 432,000 pairs
• part of the shoe covers will go to wholesale - 850,000 pcs. (425,000 pairs), and part of the machine - 14,000 pieces. (7,000 pairs)
• the cost of selling wholesale for a pair is 1.5 rubles, and retail - 5 rubles.
• with the full volume of sales, the revenue will be 672,500 rubles.
• profit - 113,500 rubles.

Thus, the business will pay off within two years.

This period can be reduced if you purchase more powerful equipment that will produce not 30 pairs of products per minute, but 50.

At competent organization and finding reliable distribution channels production of shoe covers become a profitable and sustainable business.

Remember that disposable products are the main key to success.

The main thing is to produce a quality product that your main customers come to buy on an ongoing basis.

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The manufacture and sale of shoe covers, contrary to the opinion of skeptics, is a highly profitable business that can bring consistently high incomes to an entrepreneur. And this is explained simply - high demand for products. Please note that today shoe covers are used not only in medical institutions, but also in beauty salons, on food enterprises– wherever it is required to maintain sterile conditions. If you buy equipment for the production of shoe covers and start supplying demanded products to the market, profits will not be long in coming. The market for shoe covers is unlimited. The entrepreneur will have the opportunity to sell products both in small wholesale and in large quantities. And the matter is greatly simplified, given that the level of competition in this segment is practically absent. This direction is quite new for us, and therefore, the business plan for the production of shoe covers in Russia has a number of nuances. What is important to consider when working on the implementation of the project?

Our business valuation:

Starting investments - from 2,000,000 rubles.

Market saturation is low.

The complexity of starting a business is 6/10.

Business development prospects

The shoe covers business is extremely simple - the process is automated, the technology is well studied. And this is definitely good. But it is worth looking at the question from the other side - and "where" then to develop? And this factor can clearly “scare away” many start-up entrepreneurs, since there is no question of any expansion of the range of products obtained (here you can only change their color).

There is only one prospect for the development of the shoe covers business - to expand the sales volume of products, entering new markets. But this is also not bad - profits will grow!

Well, for those who are not at all stopped by the lack of the opportunity to innovate in the market, the sale of shoe covers can bring good revenue - regardless of the season and economic situation in the country. And in a crisis, this is already a lot!

What products to bring to market?

Shoe covers in individual packaging

It is quite clear that we will begin to offer high-quality shoe covers to customers. The difference will be only in the form of the packaging in which it will reach the end consumer. The production of medical disposable shoe covers involves the use of 2 options for "containers":

• plastic bag,
• plastic capsules.

It is a common practice when entrepreneurs, saving on the purchase of raw materials and equipping the workshop, start producing shoe covers without packaging at all - in this case, the products are simply folded one into the other.

It’s great if the company provides for the production of shoe covers in both packaging - this way you can cover a larger circle of potential customers. But if an entrepreneur cannot boast of a huge start-up capital, at first you can do without special machines and apparatus.

Raw materials and technology for the production of shoe covers

Shoe covers in capsules

In order to uninterruptedly supply shoe covers in capsules and in individual packages to the market, it is necessary to conclude agreements with the seller of raw materials for the wholesale supply of all necessary components to the workshop. It is worth starting to monitor prices in order to choose the most profitable proposition- the range is quite large. All incoming materials for processing must undergo strict incoming control.

The main raw material for the manufacture of shoe covers is a non-woven elastic fabric (polypropylene, polyethylene or spunbond and elastic). But for the production of bags or capsules, it will be required in granules. There is another option - to buy ready-made containers. But in this case, the profitability of manufacturing products is significantly reduced - it is much more profitable to receive packaging within the walls of your own workshop, even taking into account the cost of additional equipment.

The technology for the production of shoe covers of a standard type (slippers-boats with an elastic band on top) can be described as follows:

• A roll of raw material is fixed on the machine.
• The machine feeds the material. From two sides, a two-row elastic band is supplied for the production of shoe covers, which is then wrapped by a certain method with the edge of the canvas.
• The canvas is automatically folded into a half-sleeve with further cutting with a hot knife.
• Packaging of finished shoe covers.

All operations are carried out using special equipment - human intervention is minimized. But to launch a workshop, it is better to use the services of an experienced technologist who will select high-quality raw materials and set up equipment for the production of a specific type of product.

Financial aspects of starting your own business

Technical equipment of the workshop

Automatic line for the production of shoe covers

The next thing that an entrepreneur has to take care of is to buy a machine for the production of shoe covers that meets all the requirements for the production of quality products. Despite the low competition in this segment, industrial equipment on the market is presented in a wide choice - different capacities and different prices.

Each production line for the production of shoe covers can work according to one of 2 technologies:

• Spike shoe covers with ultrasound. Price - from 1600000 rubles.
• Spike shoe covers with heat seal. Price from 1300000 rubles.

The difference in price with the same productivity of the lines is relatively small, and therefore, it is better to take the quality of finished products as the basis for the choice. And shoe covers obtained by exposure to ultrasound are much better - stronger and more reliable.

In order for shoe covers to be packed in special plastic capsules, you will have to purchase additional equipment - devices for receiving containers. In this case, at least another 500,000 rubles must be included in the expense item. The purchase of used machines will help reduce investment.

All equipment presented on the market is small-sized, and therefore, does not require expensive rental of large production areas.

Sales options for finished products

The price of equipment for the manufacture of shoe covers will pay off faster if sales channels for finished products are established as soon as possible. And there are a lot of options to whom to sell the released products:

• pharmacies,
• municipal institutions (hospitals, ),
• recreation centers and sanatoriums,
• manufacturing enterprises.

O retail sales we are not talking here - we are looking only for wholesale buyers!

It would be great if an apparatus for the production of shoe covers in plastic capsules is installed in the workshop. It is this type of product that is in high demand today, since many hospitals have special machines for “issuing” shoe covers packed in individual packaging. And even if this direction is not yet considered, after the company reaches the break-even point, it is worth thinking about expanding the workshop by purchasing special equipment for packing shoe covers and manufacturing individual containers.

Profitability of the planned business

The payback period of the enterprise will depend on many factors - how much does a machine for the production of shoe covers cost, how many products will be sold. But if we take into account the opening of a small workshop with a minimum set of equipment, all costs can pay off after 1-2 years.

To estimate the investments necessary to launch the workshop, it is necessary to add up all the capital costs:

• Purchase and commissioning of equipment - from 1,600,000 rubles.
• Creation of a raw material base - from 500,000 rubles.
• Preparation for the work of the premises - from 200,000 rubles.
• Registration of the enterprise and obtaining all permits - from 50,000 rubles.

The minimum amount that is required is 2300000 rubles. It is quite possible to reduce the costs to 2,000,000 rubles if a supported line is installed in the workshop.

Calculating possible income is simple. Taking into account how much the film for the production of shoe covers and other raw materials costs, the cost of the finished product is 0.2-0.5 rubles per pair. And its selling price is equal to 0.5-1 rub./pair. And these are the most common products - without individual packaging. The price of a machine for shoe covers will pay off faster if products are delivered to the market more than High Quality(dense, with high-quality elastic) - these cost at least 1.5 rubles / pair.

An entrepreneurship built on small production is characterized by high profitability and at the same time flexibility and the ability to quickly respond to changing factors external environment. Business in this area is rightfully considered more stable and reliable than in trade or the service sector, but it requires significant costs for the purchase of equipment, the purchase of raw materials and staff training.

However, there are options for technology that makes it possible to start production from small investment. For example, a machine for the production of shoe covers is relatively inexpensive, and the products obtained with its help are quite in demand. Therefore, the manufacture of shoe covers is very interesting view activities worth looking at for budding entrepreneurs.

The specifics of the business for the production of shoe covers

How to choose equipment for the production of shoe covers

As noted above, the choice of equipment for the production of shoe covers depends on the requirements for the finished product. All machines can be divided into two groups according to the principle of operation:

• carrying out automatic thermal welding of raw materials;
• performing ultrasonic bonding of seams.

In terms of performance, this equipment is similar, but differs in cost and quality of finished shoe covers.

Devices that work on the principle thermo welding, cost from 800,000 to 1,500,000 rubles, allow the production of shoe covers belonging to the "standard" and "economy" classes.

A machine for the production of shoe covers using ultrasound technology costs from 1,200,000 to 2,500,000 rubles. Such equipment allows the production of heavy-duty shoe covers, which are in high demand in the food industry.

Equipment for the production of shoe covers, the price of which is below the market price, can be found from manufacturers in China. Chinese suppliers offer compact machines that can produce up to 60 units per minute. Such a small performance is offset by a low price - about 400,000 rubles. As the experience of many entrepreneurs shows, such equipment is quite enough to start your own business.

Advice:There are many used machines for sale now. When considering such options for purchase, you should pay attention to expensive models, since cheap machines in this market segment are often sold on the verge of running out of their resource, which means that they will not work for a long time.

For the production of shoe covers, polyethylene, polypropylene or spunbond is used. The strength of finished products depends on the quality of raw materials, which ultimately affects sales volumes.

It must be understood that large customers will not cooperate with the production of fragile shoe covers, therefore it is necessary to choose high-quality raw materials from reliable suppliers.

How profitable is it to make shoe covers

Taking into account production costs, the cost of shoe covers averages about 0.6 rubles. for 1 pair:

• 0.3 rub. - the cost of the material (polyethylene and latex thread);
• 0.3 rub. - electricity costs.

But do not forget that in order to engage commercial activities, you need to get the status individual entrepreneur and pay the appropriate taxes and fees.

In addition, it is necessary to form a fund wages employees, pay rent, etc.

To start the production process, you will need about 708,000 rubles:

• purchase of an inexpensive machine tool - 400,000 rubles;
• transportation, installation, adjustment of the operation of the unit - 5,000 rubles;
• registration of activities and paperwork - 3,000 rubles;
• room rental - 20,000 rubles. (for the first month);
• purchase of the first batch of raw materials - 130,000 rubles. (this is enough to make more than 400,000 pairs of shoe covers);
• electricity costs - 130,000 rubles;
• the salary of two employees servicing the equipment is 20,000 rubles.

Let's move on to possible income to determine how profitable it is to be engaged in the production of shoe covers.

The productivity of the equipment (60 pieces / 1 min.) allows you to get 28,800 units of products, that is, 14,400 pairs of shoe covers, in one working 8-hour shift. If the machine works properly without downtime, then the output will be 432,000 pairs per month.

Monthly costs (rent, wages, electricity, raw materials and taxes) for such a volume of production will be about 305,000 rubles.

The wholesale cost of shoe covers averages 1 ruble per 1 pair, that is, for our example, the monthly income will be about 432,000 rubles. The profit will be equal to 127,000 rubles. Under such conditions, the volume of initial investments can be returned in 5-6 months of intensive work.

It is possible to increase the profitability of production by increasing the period of use of equipment. For example, with a two-shift operation, which is acceptable on most machines, the number of products produced per month doubles, but it should be remembered that the cost of production also doubles.

The production of shoe covers, the equipment for which is presented in a wide variety of options, is an excellent opportunity to start your own business. This business allows you to fully experience the specifics of entrepreneurship in production area: from difficulties with the choice of machines to planning the market for finished products.

For many businessmen it is small production was the first step towards larger projects in a wide variety of industries.

The experience of one of the entrepreneurs engaged in the production of shoe covers in the next video.

The main purpose of shoe covers is to maintain the required level of cleanliness in places with increased hygiene requirements - medical facilities, museums, laboratories, manufacturing enterprises etc. Based on the conditions of use, materials and technologies for the production of shoe covers are selected.

Raw materials

Products are made from the following types of materials:

• polyethylene . Shoe covers made of polyethylene no less reliably protect shoes from getting wet and dust. The advantages of this product include elasticity and resistance to low-temperature exposure. The production uses low density polyethylene (LDPE, HDPE), medium (MDPE, PSD) high density (HDPE, PVD) density. Compared to spunbond, polyethylene has a lower cost.
• spunbond . Spunbond is a technology for the production of non-woven fabric based on polymeric materials (polyester, polyamide, polypropylene). The connection of this material is provided by needle punching or gluing at high temperature exposure. Shoe covers made of spunbond protect well from dust, getting wet, resistant to temperature effects and abrasion. The anti-slip effect ensures the safety of movement on the floor covering. The advantages of spunbond also include extended service life;

Equipment

The production of shoe covers may include the manufacture of products, their sterilization and packaging. The machines used in the process are as follows:

• automatic,
• semi-automatic.

The use of automatic equipment eliminates the need for constant human participation in the production process. All that is required is to set up the machine and maintain the required parameters. The ability to choose the degree of tension of the material and productivity ensures complete automation of the process. Having set up the equipment, the worker needs to monitor the volume of the source material and collect the finished products.

The use of semi-automatic machines requires the participation of personnel and is not able to provide high productivity.

Equipment for the production of shoe covers can use two welding methods - thermal and ultrasonic.

Technological process

The manufacturing process of shoe covers consists of the following steps:

• material unwinding. The equipment unwinds the material (polyethylene, spunbond) and a rubber band, which will later be used to fix it on the neck of the product. Particular attention is paid to the uniformity of the web tension;
• fixation of the harness on the material. The harness is fixed by ultrasonic or thermal welding. The harness can be flat or round. A round tourniquet is placed on the surface of the material, after which the edges are soldered and the tourniquet is fixed inside. A flat elastic band is stretched and welded to the edge of the material;
• folding material. With the help of rollers, the source material is folded in half lengthwise;
• open. On the cutting roller with a heated knife cut out ready product and seams are soldered;
• sterilization. Produced according to the customer's requirement. Sterilization allows you to neutralize the pathogenic microflora that could appear on the surface of the product during the production process;
• packaging of finished shoe covers. Products can go without packaging (wrapped one inside the other), placed in a special capsule or bags. Individual packaging is carried out using special packaging equipment. Packaging in capsules is necessary for subsequent sale through vending machines. Products are packaged in transport packages according to 1, 2, 3 and 4 thousands of couples The cost of shoe covers without packaging is much lower than the other two options.

Quality control

All operations for the production of shoe covers are carried out using modern technological equipment, which allows you to reduce the intervention of workers and the percentage of marriage to a minimum. The choice of raw materials and equipment adjustment is carried out by an experienced technologist. Quality control of products at all stages of production ensures its full compliance high requirements GOST.

Entrepreneurs undeservedly ignore the production of shoe covers, although this business idea really works. Now it is a large market with an ever-increasing volume of consumption. In 2017, the market volume in Russia exceeded 870 thousand units, the capacity in terms of money is more than $5 million. It continues to grow, so new players have a chance.

In this plan, we will tell you in more detail how to start your own production and organize the sale of goods, we will give the details that are important for achieving success.

What are shoe covers?

Shoe covers - protective covers, products that are worn on shoes for hygienic purposes. They prevent indoor pollution in medical institutions, factories, laboratories.

They have a universal size: length 39 + 1 cm, height 14 + 1 cm. They come in different shapes - for ease of wearing.

Using shoe covers, a person not only does not bring dirt into the room, but also reduces the risk of the spread of pathogenic infections and microorganisms from the street. Shoe covers are waterproof (if their integrity is not violated), they can be used during ice - the material does not slip.

Business on shoe covers: features and prospects

Peculiarities Russian market shoe covers and businesses for their production are as follows:

1. The equipment can be bought at low prices.
2. The production process is simple, no special skills are needed.
3. The cost of shoe covers is low.
4. The product can be stored under normal conditions, it does not deteriorate.
5. Products are disposable, respectively, each new trip to the institutions where they are used involves the purchase of a new pair.
6. The volume of consumption and demand for goods is constantly increasing.
7. If you find wholesale buyers, you can be sure of a consistently high revenue.

What are shoe covers made of?

Polymeric materials are used for the production of products. They are non-woven, waterproof and inexpensive.

Table 1. Polymer materials for the production of shoe covers

To fix the shoe covers on the leg, a latex rubber insert is made along the edges. Thanks to her, the product does not fall off the shoes.

Shoe covers manufacturing technology

Production will require equipment - a machine (automatic or semi-automatic), which will process raw materials into shoe covers in the form of slippers ("boats").

1. A roll with spunbond, polyethylene or polypropylene is placed on the machine.
2. The machine works by itself or is controlled by personnel - the machine stretches the raw material, produces soldering.
3. An elastic band is welded to the top of the product. It fixes the shoe cover on the legs of different sizes.
4. The canvas is folded, cut with a hot knife.
5. The goods are packed in plastic containers and small bags, stored.

The automatic line can do all the work on its own.

Opening a shoe covers business: initial investment

The table below calculates the costs required to start a shoe covers manufacturing business.

Table 2. Estimated costs for industrial production shoe covers

The cost of renting a room is for a city with a population of up to 1 million people.

Professional equipment for the production of shoe covers is the main cost item. Various models of equipment are on sale, you can choose cheap equipment. Our business plan involves the use of a production line that provides process automation and high productivity.

The documents

At the first stage, you need to choose a form of business registration. You can create a company both in the form of an individual entrepreneur and an LLC ( legal entity). It depends on the scale of production and future plans, however, it is better for a businessman planning to open a small business to choose the form of IP (individual entrepreneur).

Registration will be cheaper, you can work at a low tax rate (STS). The owner will be able to deal with accounting directly (the calculations are simple), you won’t have to hire an additional person on the staff.

When registering, indicate the OKVED code 24.42.2 "Manufacture of other pharmaceutical products and medical products." Permits and licenses are not required.

room

Required for work small room, equipped with communications (most importantly - electricity). For 1 machine, a workshop with an area of ​​​​up to 20 square meters is required. m.

In addition to it, we need rooms for staff, a warehouse for raw materials and finished products, and a bathroom.

You won't need an office to receive clients for the first time. The entrepreneur will have to deal with the "processing" of potential buyers.

Equipment

For the manufacture of shoe covers on an industrial scale, professional equipment is needed. Production of products is possible by 2 technologies - using ultrasound or heat treatment (heat welding).

According to the business plan, the production line includes the following equipment:

• directly the machine for the production of shoe covers - STKM 17 (cost 1.5 million rubles);
• apparatus for creating packages - ;
• machine for packing shoe covers (cost 350 thousand rubles).

The machine can work without human intervention - workers will only be required to control the manufacturing process and maintain the production line. It is more expensive than the semi-automatic version, but it is beneficial in the long run - it will be possible to save on hiring and training staff.

The productivity of the automatic machine is up to 100 pairs of products per minute.

Staff

2 people will be able to cope with work in the workshop, as well as loading and unloading operations. They will monitor the equipment, check the quality of products.

A senior manager is also needed. Without it, you can only work for the first time, since the owner himself will often visit the facility.

It is worth hiring a sales manager, whose task will be to negotiate with consumers, to conclude supply contracts.

Logistics can be dealt with by the driver - it is better to take it with your own transport. The task of the driver is to deliver products to customers.

Sales

Shoe covers are now actively used by many institutions - not only medical, but also, for example, sports. There are 3 main groups of consumers interested in the product:

• Medical institutions (hospitals, clinics):

1. polyclinics, hospitals, maternity hospitals, other state medical institutions;
2. private med. clinics;
3. dentistry offices.

• Cosmetology firms (beauty salons, SPA salons, manicure / pedicure and hairdressing salons).
• Industrial enterprises.
• Sports centers (fitness, yoga).
• Educational institutions, kindergartens, homes children's creativity(music, dance, art schools).
• Enterprises of the food and chemical industries.

You can deliver goods directly or through vending machines.

Marketing and promotion

Personal contact is of great importance in product promotion. It is better to offer products and negotiate contracts with all potential consumers personally.

Therefore, you need a sales manager who knows how to negotiate.

• create a website, rent banners on third-party resources;
• publish advertisements in newspapers, mass media;
• distribute business cards
• order outdoor advertising.

Profitability and payback: financial plan

The amount of initial costs amounted to 2.95 million rubles (round up to 3 million).

The amount of monthly expenses is about 490 thousand rubles. This value is conditional, but based on it, it is possible to determine the approximate time for the enterprise to reach self-sufficiency.

A line with a capacity of 100 pairs of shoe covers per minute will be able to produce 1.065 million pairs of products per month (provided that the shift duration is 8 hours, there are 22 working days in a calendar month).

To calculate the revenue, let's take the price of a pair of shoe covers 1 ruble. In this case, the monthly income from the sale of products will be 1.065 million rubles. Net monthly profit - 575 thousand rubles.

It will be possible to reach the break-even point in 5 and a half months. But you do not need to be sure that all the shoe covers made can be immediately sold. If a finished products stale, the payback period can increase by 2 times and amount to approximately 1 calendar year.

The shoe covers business has great prospects in Russia. The share of foreign suppliers is high - in 2017, goods worth almost $3.3 billion were imported. The market is open to new and "cheaper" domestic manufacturers. If you decide to invest 3 million rubles in this business and work according to a pre-compiled business plan, you will almost certainly hit the jackpot.