The growth of Rhinitis

The growth of Rhinitis

1.1 Executive summary

The growth of Rhinitis in the world has been enormous. In China, the rate of people experiencing allergic rhinitis has grown from about 11.1% to 17%. The rise of the disease is responsible for the discomfort and social withdrawal of people that deal with colds across all seasons. The conditions lead to the constant cold symptoms and related respiratory challenges in the world, thus limiting the lifestyle and actions of people. The development of rhinitis termination ensures the purification of the air in every intake by humans. The intake of the breath will be cleaned using the aspect of ion sieving to allow the user to enjoy clean air free of pollen, dust, and moist air, to mention but a few, that causes the development of the disease. The rhinitis terminator will be aesthetically appealing and small in size to ensure the users are comfortable and maintain the beauty in public spaces.

2.1 Opportunity Statement

The challenge of Rhinitis is a reality that the majority of people need to deal with constantly. As experts explain in research done in 2007, “the prevalence of allergic rhinitis ranges from as low as 9% to as high as 42%. Although the prevalence of nonallergic rhinitis has not been studied definitively, it appears to be very common with an estimated prevalence in the United States of approximately 19 million” (Settipane and Charnock 23). The statistics also express that over 26 million people suffer from allergic rhinitis. The data illustrates the increased need for the product in the market. The current items in the market with a similar functionality fail to reach the needs of the users based on the reduced aesthetic aspects. Moreover, the product does not capture the needs of the users based on the sizes as the sizing is uncomfortable. The rhinitis terminator is designed to ensure the main challenges of the current devices in addressed and towards the sustainability of the consumers. The products are functional, and the market is global; hence the profit margins can be enhanced.

2.2 Business Needs

The development of rhinitis terminator is expected to make life better for people that are forced to maintain an excluded life for fear of contracting colds, for people having respiratory diseases and seasonal rhinitis. The business is focused on the development of a product that fits the following model:

• The products will be aesthetically appealing
• The products should be developed in a variety of sizes to be functional for all ages
• They should be made with transparent and light material to reduce the bulky aspect
• The project will be overseen by biological and beauty experts
• The design and completion period will be in 3months.

3.1 project overview

The rhinitis terminator is based on the reduction of the dirt and unwanted aspects in the air that leads to the advancement of the problem. According to the Mayo Clinic, the leading cause of the health issue is “Dust, smog, secondhand smoke or strong odors, such as perfumes, can trigger nonallergic rhinitis. Chemical fumes, such as those you might be exposed to in certain occupations, also may be to blame” found in the environment. Similarly, the condition can be caused by humidity in the atmosphere and other forms of unwanted moisture, causing the swelling of the nose. The rise of the challenge causes a person to experience continued running nose, itching, and sneezing, among other issues. The challenge leads to the withdrawal of a person alongside the continued use of drugs, especially in seasonal infections.

The rhinitis terminator is a form of an ionic sieve. In that, it has a small on and off button that allows the ions of the air breathed to be sieved and rhinitis-causing ions to be removed from the air breathed. The air filter will operate using the ionic balance between the positive and negative ions. It will be worn by sliding it in the noise. The device will take the shape of the current devices, as shown below. However, the material will be transparent, light, and different sizes.

Unlike the air purifier expressed above, the product will be able to fit in the nose with ease and allow the buttons used by the product to be invisible. The idea of reduced size is to ensure that the users can be comfortable in using the product in public without having certain reactions from people. Moreover, the transparent color is to ensure the products blends in with other items and clothing of a person.

The current air purifiers pose the challenge of irritability, discomfort, swelling, and whistling sounds, which will be eliminated in the production of the rhinitis terminator. The irritation of the devices results from different aspects and dysfunctional of the devices. As research conducted in Britain revealed, “Unless you clean the collection surface on a regular basis and before it is covered with charged particulates, a unit like this might release charged particulates back into the air” (Allergy Cosmos). The ionizers are also uncomfortable to wear, thus leading to different forms of discomfort. The rhinitis terminator, however, will be developed using a group of skin and design experts to ensure that the material used in the development of the product has been tested. The testing will be based on creating a device whose sizes will fit different people, thus avoiding the standard-size challenges. Moreover, the group of experts will ensure the type of plastic used is suitable for human skin and can be treated regularly to remove the electric charges without losing the functionality. The material sourcing and size will be key in ensuring the users of the products can be comfortable.

In the business aspect, the product will be made with minimal material and control buttons to ensure the value of the product. The items are expected to have a reasonably reduced price where the company makes even, and more people can afford it. The working price of the products is $2-$5. The price is reduced compared to the average of $10 of the current products. The price will require the design and production stages to be focused on reducing the cost of production through the material. Similarly, the products would be outsourced from Asia to ensure the cost of production is reduced, notably based on the size of the device.

3.2 Critical Assumptions and Constraints

The assumption in the production of the device is that the size and material used will not lead to different forms of discomfort. The choice of the sizes will be based on the various ages and sizes of noses. In that, that of the child’s nostrils will be smaller as compared to the standard size of adults. The assumption of the size will be focused on the researched data and size measurements of volunteers. Moreover, the chosen piece of plastic will be assumed to be perfect for human skin. However, the different dermatological challenges might limit the ability of all people to use the items. The assumption of size and material will limit the exceptions of different skin challenges and sizes of the nostrils.

The main constraint in the development of the product will be the sourcing of the product and the time factor. The product requires different stages of production. First, the design phase and research stages will need to be carried out to ensure that the device fits the volunteering group. The second stage will be based on ensuring the product is outsourced, to reduce the cost of production, and the right material is sourced. The process of sourcing and development is placed in one month, which might be limiting. The product needs to be tested and rectified following the response of the users in the sample in a period of one month. The time constraint and the phases of production will be the main challenge for the product.

4.1 schedule

The project is divided into three main phases. The first section will be research and design. The research process will take two weeks, where two groups of researchers will look into the current products in the market while the other half will look into the needs of people diagnosed or suffering from recurrent rhinitis. The research data will be provided to the design team who will work on the perfect design and materials to be used in the development of the product. After the design process, the next phase will be outsourcing and sourcing of material. The two-process will take place concurrently to ensure the material is given to the outsourced company within one month. The production and shipping of the first batch will take place in two weeks. The product will be tested and the necessary adjustments made in the following three weeks.

4.2 team

The design stage of the product requires the hiring of a dermatologist, physician with experience with treating rhinitis and beauty experts. The required design will be created with a group of designers making use of modern applications. The designers will be a group of five. The rest of the team will be outsourced for the production phase.

4.3 Other Resources

The other necessary resource in the development of the product is getting a stratified sample of people that suffer from allergic and nonallergic rhinitis. The development of a sample that could help in the development of a good sample was critical in ensuring the researched data contributes to the development of the product. The creation of a good sample will be aided by the physicians based on the interaction with the patients.

5.1 Benefits of the products

The product is designed to increase the life satisfaction of people that have been affected by rhinitis. The condition affects not only people of a younger age but can be a problem until people are aged. The discomfort caused by the condition limits the social interaction of someone and overall wellbeing. As experts explain, “Allergic Rhinitis symptoms result in sleep disturbance, fatigue, depressed mood and cognitive function compromise that impairs quality of life and productivity” (Varshney and Varshney 144). It is evident that the challenge of the people living the condition is enormous. However, the product allows the millions of people suffering from the condition, especially in Industrial societies such as China, to lead better lives. Moreover, the reduced price of the products allows the affected people to save more and be safer in the environments they work in.

6.1 risks

The risk of the project is the failure to get the required experts on time. Product development and design require expert input. Therefore, failure to get the people with the required skills limits the schedule and efficient production of the device. Moreover, outsourcing is a risk. Looking for a person with the same vision in the production of the product will be risky. The analysis of the impacts of outsourcing for a motor company illustrates, “The main risks of outsourcing activities are disclosure of knowledge and loss of critical skills, and consequently the supplier’s dependence. Besides, another impact raised is related to the company’s capacity to learn new technologies” (Pereira and Scur, 2017). The development of the product by an outsourced company reduces the transference of skill and requires the company to learn the new technology. The transfer of the required skills and competence of the company limits the ability of the company to give the exact device that has been designed.

7.1 Budget

The company will require a total of $500,000 for the team sourcing and overall production of the first batch. The team of 10-15 used in the research and design phases will be rewarded with a one-off payment of $10,000-20,000. The sum will depend on the role played in the design process and the skill offered. The third phase of the project that is sourcing, and the shipping is expected to take approximately 200,000. The first batch of about 100,000items is expected to be sourced at 1-1.5$ each. The remaining 100,000 will be used in the shipping prices to and from the company through the rectification process. The company is expected to cater for the second shipping from the selling of the batch. The product needs to be advertised in health facilities; thus, a sum of 50,000 will be used in the printing of advertisement products and product placement in different health facilities. The company hopes to cut down on the cost of setting up by operating an online store before the establishment of retail machines in the different health facilities across the United States, China, and South Korea based on the prevalence statistics.

Conclusion

The product proposed by the company is expected to change how rhinitis affects the lives of the people. The rhinitis terminator is developed from ionized technology to ensure reduced inhaling of dangerous items in the air. The purification/sieving process will be carried with a transparent and fashionable item that can be placed inside the nostrils. The material will be less irritable and more acquitted to different nose sizes. The product is created to resolve a current challenge, especially in industrious communities. As a result, the market is available for the product, and the ability to achieve profits in a defined period is possible.