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Worlducation is a social start up that manufactures tablet computers for primary school students. They
not only focus on the hardware, but they also have a competitive team creating software, content and
activities to better engage and educate the students.
Worlducation aims to change the way children learn at school by implementing artificial intelligence
technology that can follow up on each child’s progress and adjust to their needs as they learn,
creating the optimal path learning experience.
So far, Worlducation only sells their tablet computers business to business (B2B) as they realised that
their content and hardware proved most effective when a whole classroom was using it, and a teacher
was coordinating the activities. Also, this helped the sales team focus on larger sales, and minimised
the potential number of problems that could arise from individual customers. However, the long-term
plan is to also tackle a business to consumer strategy (B2C).
What makes Worlducation completely different from their competition is that they envision a world in
which every child learns how to read and write – a world without illiteracy. Given this vision, for every
classroom that buys their products, they donate and train a classroom somewhere around the world
that can’t afford the same technology. Furthermore, they connect the two classrooms (those who
bought the products and services and those who received the donation) so that they can grow
together and collaborate throughout their learning cycle.
Worlducation was founded in 2016, and by the end of 2019 they had sold over 35,000 tablets to over
550 schools in 23 countries, generating revenue in hardware sales and software subscriptions.
Worlducation headquarters are in Sydney’s CBD but they have a development team in Bulgaria, a
manufacturing team in Hong Kong, and operation and sales/marketing staff in Colombia, Egypt,
Iceland, Russia and the Philippines.
Worlducation has a complex supply chain that begins when a sale is made usually via a sales
representative or through and online enquiry that is handled by the sales team. Sales are recorded in
an internal Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP System) which notifies the operations team
that an order needs to be delivered. The operations team verify the sales order and authorise the
delivery of a manufacturing request to the factory in Hong Kong. Manufacturing team in Hong Kong
notes the order specifications and delivery details and incorporates this within its production schedule.
The order is manufactured and the operations team arrange freight and shipping directly to the
customer.
Worlducation started 2020 with a huge sale to a school in Portugal. Although it was a great start, the
context for the rest of the quarter was highly uncertain due to COVID-19. Surprisingly the pandemic
brought hundreds of new leads and that led to an unprecedented growth that brought alongside
dozens of operation and production problems.
The factory in Hong Kong closed down for 1 month due to government restrictions limiting supply, the
sales team was overwhelmed with sale meetings over ZOOM, the tech-support team had to re-adapt
the software to remote learning for many of the schools, and the founders had to start thinking on how
education was going to change after this worldwide event.
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Since COVID-19 and the closure of the factory due to government restrictions, of the 2000 tablets due
to be shipped by April, only 500 were completed on schedule. Furthermore, the rising tension
between mainland China and Hong Kong has added to the uncertainty.
In 2019, Worlducation generated a revenue of $35 million, a net profit of $7 million and net cashflow
of $4 million. They budgeted revenue of $45 million for 2020, net profit of $9 million and net cashflow
of $5 million. However, following the unprecedented growth in demand and disruptions to the supply
chain, management now projects 2020 revenue will amount to $55 million, net profit of $5 million and
net cashflow of negative $3 million. The decrease in profit was a result of the disruption to the
manufacturing process and the associated solutions implemented by Management.
The projected growth in revenue is expected to require a significant investment in working capital
(both inventory and debtors) and this combined with an expected decline in profit margin is projected
to result in significant cash flow pressure in the latter half of 2020. Management is considering its
options to fund this investment.
In the past, senior executives met to brainstorm and provide cost estimates for future business
models. Options included establishing a second manufacturing facility (estimated cost $5 million),
outsourcing manufacturing to a third party (lost margin of $200 per unit sold or $2 million per year
assuming 10 000 units are sold), developing a cloud based solution where customers can access the
software remotely on their own devices (estimated cost of $2 million), purchasing off the shelf tablets
(lost margin of $300 per unit sold or $3 million per year) or repurposing used tablets ($100 per unit
sold or $1 million).
Information relevant to this assessment:
At a recent board meeting, the Board of Directors approved the development of a cloud-based
solution where customers can access the software remotely on their own devices. This decision aims
to address the cashflow and current manufacturing limitations.
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Welcome
Welcome to the Strategic Plan for Worlducation.
This document sets out our vision for the next two years and how we hope to achieve it.
We hope you enjoy reading this document.
Lucas Lopez
CEO
Worlducation
Executive Summary
Founded in 2016, Worlducation is a social startup that manufactures tablet computers for primary
school students. Our focus is not only on the hardware, but also creating software, content and
activities to better engage and educate primary school students.
Worlducation aims to change the way children learn at school by implementing artificial intelligence
technology that can follow up on each child’s progress and adjust to their needs as they learn,
creating the optimal path learning experience. Worlducation envisions a world in which every child
learns how to read and write – a world without illiteracy. This is why, for each classroom that buys our
product, we donate and train a classroom somewhere around the world that can’t afford the same
technology. We then connect the classrooms together so that they can grow and collaborate
throughout their learning cycle.
Vision Statement
To see a world without illiteracy.
Mission Statement
To be the change and facilitate a world without illiteracy by changing the way children learn at school
and the number of schools that have access to technology.
Ethical principles
Innovation
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Collaboration.
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Strategic Priorities
To be well led, high performing, profitable and accountable.
Ensure that all financial operations, performance indicators and results support the strategic
policies
Identify new and expand existing sources of revenue and ways to help more classrooms in need.
The Market
The technology market is a growing and ever-changing industry due to the rapid rate that technology
is being updated. Emerging technologies include artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IOT).
There is an increasing focus on cyber security.
Due to the global pandemic, the issues with the manufacturing industry have impacted on the supply
of hardware components.
The trend for consumer spending during the pandemic has taken a downturn but this has not affected
the ICT industry as due to more people working form home, consumer appetite for tablets has
increased.
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Situation Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Opportunities Threats
Marketing Strategies
Our marketing strategies aim to:
Continually improving communication channels with all our stakeholders, ensuring a flow of
timely and accurate information to facilitate effective planning and decision making
Targeting identified growth markets with planned, market appropriate campaigns employing a
variety of promotional strategies and advertising mediums
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Continually improving the skills, knowledge and effectiveness of our team through our
commitment to training and development
Regularly reviewing the effectiveness of all our operations and making improvements when and
where necessary
Worlducation aims to enhance and streamline communications (internal and external) to reinforce the
vision and strategic priorities. As such, we will continue to develop and trial new communication
platforms, channels, and tools to improve information sharing and collaboration between all staff
members.
This policy is to be implemented in a way that ensures compliance with relevant legislative
requirements and standards of best practice.
Worlducation expects that staff will use the channels and for business purposes only and comply with
all relevant policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct.
Communication channels
Worlducation has a number of internal communication channels available, including:
Channel Purpose
Staff bulletin This contains Information from the executive to staff which is important and
relevant to their interests, including training, employment vacancies and
important announcements.
Contributions for the Staff Bulletin must be approved in advance by the
contributor’s relevant manager before being sent to the communications
officer for review and inclusion.
Staff surveys These are used to gather information and feedback from all staff members.
Surveys should be sent to staff via email link.
Worlducation intranet The intranet provides important information for staff in an easily accessible
location.
The intranet is to be used for conveying information which is important and
relevant from the executive team to staff. It is the responsibility of the
person contributing the content to ensure the content is factually correct. All
contributions must be approved in advance by the contributor’s relevant
manager.
Enterprise social These may be used by groups of staff to collaborate and communicate on
networks (e.g. projects online (e.g. to share and comment on work-related ideas, news
Yammer, Facebook) and activities). Personal use of these platforms may not be used during
work hours. Use of these networks must comply with the Social Media
Policy.
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Channel Purpose
All Staff emails Emails are used for messages to and between staff. Staff are required to
read all their work-related emails.
Email distribution Email distribution lists may only be used by the executive team and should
lists adhere to the Privacy policy.
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This policy is adheres to national laws and regulations where Worlducation does business. It applies
to any information that is material and proprietary. Information is material if it is likely to have an
impact on the financial performance Information is proprietary, if it provides Worlducation with a
competitive advantage.
This includes annual and quarterly reports, news releases, verbal communication (with external
people such as analysts, investors, and the media), senior management presentations and
information on the web site and intranet.
Employees must not discuss material, non-public matters or developments with outsiders (including
family members, relatives or friends).
Spokespersons
There are three main groups of designated spokespersons for Worlducation Corporation:
National and international media The Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Office
Any news release being issued to the media or public must be approved by Worlducation's executive
management team. This includes (but not limited to) blogs, newspapers, magazines, adverts, social
media and press statements.
Emergency communication
Crisis and emergency situations that may affect Worlducation and its employees include items such
as fires, explosions, accidents, floods, hazardous material emissions, acts of violence or terrorism and
many others. In the event of a crisis, safety should be your immediate concern. Employees should
notify their direct manager and/or facilities manager, who will in turn notify the executive team as soon
as possible. When dealing with the media during a crisis make sure you are available for comment
and:
show empathy - express concern for employees and the community as appropriate
Say "I need to confirm that information first" if you are unsure.
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All employees are required to use Worlducation’s templates for all workplace documentation.
Documents should be named [Department_Type_Detail_Version]
Documents are to be saved using Worlducation’s cloud-based storage system.
In-built software review functionality should be used, and all comments recorded in a feedback
register. Feedback register should contain the date, project number, name of reviewer, person
receiving feedback, comments and action required.
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Procedures
Location of Supplier:
Are the suppliers’ representatives knowledgeable of the products/ services and industry?
Is there an alternative to this supplier, has the alternative supplier been considered?
Has a credit check been undertaken for the supplier? (attach to this checklist)
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Has the supplier been trade checked? (attach this to this checklist)
insert relevant additional information to assist in the decision of appointing a new supplier
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Appointment of Supplier
The appointment of a new supplier will be authorised by the Business Manager.
The Business Manager will independently verify the bank account or other payment details of the
supplier to ensure payments made are to the correct supplier
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Scope
This privacy policy outlines how Worlducation protects and handles personal information in
accordance with its obligations under the National Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy
Act 1988.
1. Collection of information
1.1 Worlducation collects personal information relating to individual creators, publishers,
licensees and IT professionals as part of the normal course of its business.
1.2 Where possible, Worlducation collects personal information directly from the individuals
themselves.
1.3 Third party collection: Worlducation may also collect personal information from third parties
in accordance with the requirements of the APPs, including:
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Australia. By using our website, users consent to the processing of data about them in the
manner and for the purposes set out above.
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2. Anonymity
2.1 We provide the option for individuals to not identify themselves, or of using a pseudonym
when dealing with us. In some circumstances, if a choice is made not to provide the
information requested we may not be able to provide certain services.
2.2 We do not provide this option in circumstances where it is impracticable to do so or where
Worlducation is legally required to deal with identified individuals only.
4. Marketing material
4.1 Worlducation may use personal information, from time to time, to send to marketing material
that we consider will be useful, or other material about our activities.
4.2 Worlducation will only do this if we collected the information and one would reasonably
expect us to use or disclose the information for that purpose, or if consent has been given to
receiving such communications.
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6. Digital security
6.1 Input devices such as thumb drives or other external memory devices should only be used if
they come from a trustworthy source.
6.2 Before opening a thumb drive folder, ensure that a malware scan is run on it.
6.3 Files that are to be modified should first be saved to the computer’s desktop and the thumb
drive ejected before beginning work on the files.
6.4 All files should be saved to the relevant folder, and not left on the desktop.
6.5 Back up of data should be performed at the end of every week. The data should be backed
up onto an external memory device, which will be stored in the security cupboard in the
Administration office.
7. Internet security
7.1 A mailbox should be created for each email sender so they can be accessed efficiently.
7.2 Before logging off from your inbox, ensure that it is empty. All emails should be placed in their
sender’s mailbox.
7.3 Suspicious or potentially dangerous emails should be deleted immediately. Attachments
should not be opened.
7.4 Personal emails should not be opened at work, or on Worlducation’s computers. If an email
of a personal nature is received on a Worlducation’s email address, forward it immediately to
a private email address, and open it outside work. Delete the original email from the inbox
once it has been forwarded.
7.5 Returned email should be examined to ensure that the address in correct. If in doubt as to
the correct address, contact the source of the address and ask for verification.
7.6 Email attachments should only be opened if they come from a trusted source. Attachments
are to be stored and sent only as pdf, Word, PowerPoint or Excel files. If trustworthy emails
are received in other formats, they should be converted before filing.
7.7 New staff must be assessed on their email competence by their manager before they are
given access to their company email address and access to company files. This assessment
is to be carried out on an external email account.
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Purpose
To ensure that all employees and their supervisors are aware of the expectations and opportunities
available for planning, managing, reviewing, recognising and improving individual employee
performance.
Scope
This policy and procedure applies to all permanent employees.
Procedures
assist employees to be fully aware of their responsibilities and duties and the effect these have
on Worlducation’s operations.
identify employees where performance is of concern and may require remedial action.
The performance review process is to be conducted in accordance with the principles of procedural
fairness and transparency.
Employees may be assisted by a representative at any stage of the performance review process.
Managers will arrange a meeting time with the employee for the performance review.
Managers will meet with the employee who is the subject of the review and discuss past performance
and future goal setting and development plans.
In rating the overall performance of an employee, Managers will assess the Employee against the
following performance ratings:
exceeds expectations
meets expectations
development encouraged
improvement required; or
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unsatisfactory performance.
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Managers may consult other employees whose judgements they believe may be helpful in completing
the review.
Employees are encouraged to provide relevant information on their performance and take an active
role in appraisal and planning.
The Manager and employee will complete the review using the performance review template.
Managers and employees will also identify required professional development for the year.
The employee must be given the opportunity to read, comment on and acknowledge the documented
review.
Where an employee is not satisfied with the overall assessment recorded in the review they should
initially discuss these concerns with their Manager.
Where the Manager and the Employee are unable to resolve the concerns, the Employee can request
that the matter be referred to the Managing Director for a review of the overall assessment.
The Managing Director may seek further information from the Manager and employee and consider all
documentation and make a final decision.
Once the Supervisor has completed the review, it will be stored confidentially in the staff members’
files.
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