INSTITUT KEMAHIRAN MARA BESUT

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT JAN JUN 2013 DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES

COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH 2 TUE 3222

A SURVEY IN BUYING A NEW MULTIMETER

PREPARED BY

: 1. RAJA HAMIRUL AZMI BIN RAJA ABDULLAH 2. MUHAMAD FAIZ BIN ZAIDI 3. FAEZZUDDIN BIN IBRAHIM

CLASS PREPARED FOR

: SER 2A : PN . AMEILDA BINTI AHAMD

DATE OF SUBMISSION : 15 5 2013

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INTRODUCTION

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Background On 19 February 2013, a cordless impact wrench is missing from the T05 Station. From the investigation, it was found that one of our former After

employees has taken it before he resigned from the company.

discussing with our superior, Mr. Azhar Sulaiman, we were requested to purchase a new cordless impact wrench. We have conducted a few

surveys through our suppliers in getting the best price quotation and the best product. We managed to find two price quotations to be compared.

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Purpose The purpose of the project is to find the best new cordless impact wrench in terms of price and quality and submit the report to the management to decide which new cordless impact wrench should be bought.

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Method of Investigation The survey is being done by getting price quotations from our common suppliers through their website, www.my toolstore.com.

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FINDINGS Comparison between price quotations from Bosch Company and Milwaukee Company

Name Of Company: Products Name:

BOSCH MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. Cordless Impact Wrench 24614-01

MILWAUKEE (M) ENTERPRISE Cordless Impact Wrench 24618-01 Milwaukee

Brand: Specification: Battery and Voltage

Bosch

14.4V Impactor 1/2 Inch Cordless Impact Wrench (2 Fat Pack Batteries)

18V Impactor 1/2 Inch Cordless Impact Wrench (1 Fat Pack Batteries)

Max Torque Impact Rate Weight Warranty :

1,400 (14.4V)

1,600 (18V)

0-3,200 Over 10 kg 3-year warranty on tool and 1-year warranty on battery & charger

0-3,200 Over 15 kg No warranty

Price: Delivery time:

RM 367.85 2 weeks after confirmation

PRM 408.90 a month after confirmation

It was found that:

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The price from Bosch Malaysia is cheaper than the price from Milwaukee Company.

2.2

The Bosch Company provides warranty for their cordless impact wrench while no warranty is provided from Milwaukee Company.

2.3

The weight of cordless impact wrench from Bosch Company is lighter compare to the cordless from Milwaukee Company.

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CONCLUSION It can be concluded that :

3.1

The price from Bosch Malaysia is cheaper than the price from Milwaukee Company because the company is already establish and has one of the biggest share in the business.

3.2

The Bosch Company provides warranty for their cordless impact wrench while no warranty is provided from Milwaukee Company because the Bosch Company has the best customer service.

3.3

The weight of cordless impact wrench from Bosch Company is lighter compare to the cordless from Milwaukee Company because Bosch wants to make sure that the customer can carry the cordless impact wrench easily.

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RECOMMENDATION It is suggested that:

4.1

The management should buy the product from the Bosch Company because the price is cheaper and the company is already established.

4.2

Since the product from Bosch Company has a warranty, it would be better to buy the cordless impact wrench from the company.

4.3

The cordless impact wrench from Bosch Company is easier to be carried out, so will enable our workers to carry it and do their job easily. It would be best to but the product from the Bosch Company.

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Price Quotation from Bosch Company

Brand

BOSCH 24614-01

Serial Number :

Description 14.4V Impactor 1/2 Inch Cordless Impact Wrench (2 Fat Pack Batteries) Voltage : 14.4V Impact Rate : 0-3,200 No Load RPM : 0-2,800 Max Torque (in. lbs.) : 1,400 (14.4V) Up to 25% Lighter - 25% (1.5 lb) Lighter than MW V18 Impact Wrench Highest BPM in Category - Over 3, 200 BPM Package included : (2) 14.4V Litheon FatPack Batteries (1) 30-minute Litheon Battery Charger Double-sided Philips bit Belt Clip and Case 3-year warranty on tool and 1-year warranty on battery & charger

Price : RM 367.85 Delivery Time : 2 weeks after confirmation

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Price Quotation from Milwaukee Company

Brand

MILWAUKEE 24618-01

Serial Number :

Description 18V Impactor 1/2 Inch Cordless Impact Wrench (1 Fat Pack Batteries) 52% Off List plus free CFL180 18 Volt Cordless Litheon Flashlight $60.00 Voltage: 18V, Impact Rate: 0-3,200 No Load RPM: 0-2,800 Max Torque (in. lbs.): 1,600 (18V) Up to 25% Lighter - 25% (1.5 lb) Lighter than MW V18 Impact Wrench Highest BPM in Category - Over 3, 200 BPM Package included (1) 18V Litheo Fat Pack Batteries (1) 30-minute Litheon Battery Charger Double-sided Philips bit Belt Clip and Case Free 18V Slim Pack Battery Or Flashlight By Mail in rebate

Price : RM 408.90 Delivery Time : a month after confirmation