HRM (Assignment 1)

HRM (Assignment 1)

Experience can be described as the best way of learning. Definitely! We’ve learned much on our experiences. There are many things that we can never find in the four corners of our house and classrooms. This is what we are practicing in our two subjects this semester. Explore outside the class with regards to Human Resource Management and Management Information System, we are going to update ourselves from posted information through sites online.

In this connection, our first assignment in both subjects is to look for local organizations and discus their best practices in their MIS and HRM Department. We have to propose companies and wait the approval of our professor before we can conduct an ambush interview in their department. Luckily, my proposed company has been approved last July 3, 2009. For the HRM requirement, I have chosen the ANSUICO, Inc. (Red Bull Express) as my proponent.

HISTORY

Our trucking company started in 1953 when IRINEO S. ANSALDO and his brother in-law PEDRO C. SUICO bought the first truck with a price of one peso (Php 1.00) to Smith Bell & Co. Ltd, which was their former employer. The truck was partially damaged by a fire and it was being rebuilt and completed with conglomeration of American and Japanese parts assembly. Our first client was the former owner of the truck itself (Smith Bell & Co., Ltd) at Daliao, Toril, Davao City.

Barely a year we acquired the third unit a heavier capacity model which was equipped with a Buda Diesel Engine (which was later replaced with Cummins Engine). With only one unit delegated to Coca-Cola Bottling to deliver their products to Cotabato area, we observed that our operation was not to be as promising, than if we operate more bigger units. A decision was made to acquire those Army surplus International K-11 model prime movers and semi-hi-bed trailers.

At present, we are operating with more than 100 prime movers, more than 150 reefer vans, more than 200 chassis, more than 100 generator sets and other heavy equipment.

We are serving all major exporters of bananas and pineapples here in Mindanao. Some of our major customers we are currently serving are; American President Lines, California Manufacturing Corp., Ching Bee Trading Corp., Dateline Cargo Express International, Inc., Davao Agricultural Ventures Corp., Davao Central Chemical Corp., Davao Corrugated Carton Corporation, Davao Light and Power Co. Inc., Del Monte Fresh Produce, Inc. Del Monte Philippines, Franklin Baker Co. of the Philippines, Global Fruits Corporation, Maersk-Sealand Filipinas, Inc., Marsman Drydale Corporation, Metro Combine Logistics, Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Development Corp., Mt. Kitanglad Agri-Ventures, Inc., National Power Corporation, National Transmission Corp. (Transco), Nestle Philippines, Unifrutti Philippines, Inc., Uniliver Philippines (PRC), Inc., and others.

With over 50 years in the business, you can count ANSUICO on its specialized driver, the right equipment and safe, timely truck arrivals. We can move anytime just about anything, heavy lift equipments, fruits for export, imported goods and more because we own our trailers, reefers and trucks, in the quantities that meets our customers’ requirements.

Our support staff is empowered with complete knowledge of the trucking industry.

ANSUICO, INCORPORATED is a family owned business with reputation and a corporate priority for a high quality service. OUR VISION

ANSUICO, Inc. continues on with its efforts to be the leading logistics provider to key companies in the Philippines who value and afford high quality and innovative services. OUR MISSION Ansuico, Inc.'s founding principle is based on assisting clients and business partners in achieving their service and profit goals by rendering efficient logistics, characterized by a defined economic edge through prompt, safe and reliable services.

This is achieved by utilizing the full effectiveness of its organization, equipment and transport units, expertise and experience, financial and other resources.


During the interview last July 06, 2009, the HR officer-in-charge wasn’t able to entertain our presence due to busy schedules. Anyway, it was mentioned that the personnel manager newly resigned last month. The one who accommodate our concerns was their school administrator. Ops! What’s the connection? He is one of the arms of the HR Department since Training Department is connected to Human Resource. He’s the one who handles the trainings for the future employees of the company. He mentioned about the trainings that the company itself has to provide with their employees. The company has been practicing in house development. Since ANSUICO, Inc. is more on trucking services, the company provides trainings to their truck drivers, 6 months training in driving lessons, preventive maintenance and etc. to ensure that drivers are well-equipped when they’ll be put into the field.

1.) What are the best practices in Human Resource (HR) management in their company?

They’re living on the International Standard Organization (ISO) principles called 5 S in their daily routine according to the interviewee.

THE 5 S practice:

a.) Sorting of Materials
Each has to make sure those materials needed have been prepared.

b.)Systematized
They must have a good system regarding to their work.

c.) Sanitized
They truly practice to be more clean and neat people inside their company.

d.) Self-discipline
Their employee must have self-discipline to themselves regarding this 5 S daily routine.

e.) Swift


2.) What are the advantages of their Human Resource management in the company?

They provide trainings for their employees to make sure they would be well-equipped when put into their respective fields. Like say for example, their truck drivers. As I’ve mentioned above, the company provides 6 months training in driving lessons and preventive maintenance.


3.) What are the disadvantages?

The disadvantage is that the practical reality. Some of well-trained men would simply go out to seek another pasture instead of staying in Ansuico, Inc. because according to the interviewee, not to flaunt, but men coming from their ground are very much welcome to other company who rendered like their services.

4.) Do you think, you won't come this far without this Human Resource (HR) department?

It was answered that having a Human Resource (HR) department in the company is a big advantage to meet their goals. It simply means that it is important to have a Human Resource (HR) department in the company.

Those are the main questions that we are able to ask during the interview. Though we weren't able to discuss it with the main concern but we have learned a lot of their HR practices. And we are very thankful for their kindness to accept our presence and of answering our questions.

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