MANAGEMENT
Contingency Plans.
We have developed contingency plans that could be implemented if an extraordinary situation occurs and affects directly to the production of the final product.
Lack of Raw Material
If a lack of raw material occurs, specifically shrimp shell, we have some emergency suppliers in Jalisco that could deliver to us the raw material in an easy and fast way. These suppliers are restaurants in the city that often throw the shells as a waste. We have an agreement with them in order to obtain the shells easily and at the time we need.
Chitosan does not have the quality needed.
If the final chitosan does not achieve the quality desired (deacetylation, molecular weight and purity), the product will repeat the production' steps needed until it demonstrates that have the required quality for the client.
Failure in equipment.
In case that a failure of any equipment occurs, we have develop a strategic alliance with the University of Tec de Monterrey, Campus Guadalajara in order to use the necessary equipment for a brief period of time and be capable of finish the product on time. Also we are looking for the alliance with certain companies that could rent the equipment per hour or day in case that the equipment cannot be used in a long time.
Accidental liberation of a Genetically Modified Organism (G.M.O)
If an accidental liberation of a G.M.O occurs, we will have to notify the Healthcare Commission in our country about the accident and the possible risks in: health, environment and biological diversity. The Healthcare Commission will inform to other commissions about the event and risks and they will decide the safety measures that will be implemented in order to avoid global disasters (for more information see the legal section of the wiki).
Some of the ideas mentioned above are included in the risk analysis section, with its likelihood of occurrence and additional strategies for each one.
Organization 
Each of the founding members of Biophrame has a specific role according to their experience, skills and interest, in order to use the full potential of each of them, increase the commitment in the activities and allow not only the workforce development, but also the personal.
The complete duties and responsibilities of each position will be in their job description document. The following is a brief summary of the primary tasks for each position included in Biophrame organizational chart.
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Chief Executtive Officer (C.E.O.)
Our Chief Executive Officer is Lizeth Sánchez. Their primary tasks will be to lead the main path of the company, to make the important decisions, to manage the changes and to identify new areas of income.
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Chief Operating Officer (C.O.O.)
Our Chief Operating Officer is Rodolfo Valdes. Their primary tasks will be to manage the daily operations, to ensure that quality controls are implemented and to execute fast changes in the production line.
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Chief Information Officer (C.I.O.)
Our Chief Information Officer is Sofía Arreola. Their primary tasks will be to manage the information technology and computer systems, to ensure that there is an effective flow of information between each of the company’s areas and to contribute in the formulation of strategic goals.
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Chief Technology Officer (C.T.O.)
Our Chief Technology Officer is Daniel Flores. Their primary task will be to develop new technologies in order to create products that fulfill the needs of the clients.
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Chief Science Officer (C.S.O)
Our Chief Science Officer is Lizette Reyes. Their primary tasks will be to coordinate the research and development activities, to improve the research capabilities and to be in contact with the scientific and customer communities in order to look for new possible products.
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Chief Financial Officer (C.F.O.)
Our Chief Financial Officer is Carolina Salazar. Their primary tasks will be to be responsible for the financial planning, and to assist the other departments in activities related with the budget management, cost benefit analysis and forecasting needs.
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Chief Legal Officer (C.L.O.)
Our Chief Legal Officer is Itzel Milanés. Their primary tasks will be to be in charge of every legal aspect of the company, to analyze any changes in the laws and the way it could affect the business and to make sure that the company is in compliance with regulatory codes.
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Chief Human Resources (C.H.R)
Our Chief Human Resources Officer is Itzel Milanés. Their primary tasks will be to be in charge of the work force and the labor environment, prepare the job descriptions for each position, performance evaluation, and design the appropriate compensation and benefit package for the company, as well as promoting team work and organize special events.
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Chief Creative Officer (C.C.O.)
Our Chief Creative Officer is Sergio Nuñez. Their primary tasks will be to manage the company’s creative teams, to develop the overall look of branding and to set a standard for quality work, client interaction; etc.
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Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Our Chief Marketing Officer is Jorge Parra. Their primary tasks will be to make market research, to design advertising and promotions, and to lead the sales management product development.
Organizational Chart
The type of organizational chart for Biophram Technologies during the first years of operations will be “functional”, this because at the beginning the company will be small, not too many personnel is required, just two products (medium-low purity quitosan and high purity quitosan) will be processed in the plant for the short-term and both have quite similar needs, also the production and sales will be done mostly at the national level (export plans after de second year).
Two main benefits we will have with this organization type are the specialization (each worker will focus on the main activities in which he/she is involved so better results could be obtained thanks to all the experience and expertise of each); and productivity (because they have a wide knowledge in a particular area and they could do their tasks in less time, increasing results speed).
Something really important for us is the teamwork; this is why a primary task for our administrative assistants will be to promote collaboration and communication between departments during office hours and after them, such as organizing special recreational activities (sports, arts, lunch time, etc.)
For the medium and long term, probably the best way to organize the company will be through a “project management organizational chart”, this because as time goes by and thanks to the research and development activities of the company, different products/projects will be developed, each one with its own particularities.
The following document is an example of the job description for the Chief Financial Officer position. This document is needed whenever a new employee occupies the position, as well for the current CFO worker is important because by this means he/she will have clear the duties and tasks that have to be done, what is expected from the job and the aspects considered for evaluating and compensating the position.
Profile of the jobs based on skills.
Job Information
Summary
Expected results and duties
Relationships with other departments
Equipment required for the position
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