Human Resources Task 2
To: Candy Land Toy Company CEO and Executives
From: Rodney Wright, Elementary Division Manager
Date: 09/28/2012
Re: Product Test Failure due to presence of lead
Overview:
A large shipment of our elementary toy collection is scheduled to be released and shipped at the end of the week. One of our products in this shipment has failed quality control testing for exceeding the legal limits of lead set by the federal government. This shipment is scheduled to be delivered to South African Schools. Federal regulation guidelines dictate that our toys not contain lead with more than 100 parts per million. (Gabler, 2011) The levels tested at 103 parts per million which is slightly higher than federal regulatory guidelines. The invoices affected by this failed test are 11256KJI220 – 11256KJI269, and are projected to cost $100,000 to replace the toy (whistle) and conform to federal guidelines. It is projected to take approximately 3 weeks to complete, affecting on-time distribution requirements to our customers.
Facts:
Lead is a hazardous mineral that, if it exceeds federal guidelines, causes health conditions ranging from neurological damage, attention and learning, deficiencies, hearing loss, physical and mental development. Lead gathers in the body, and when exposed, the levels of lead increase at a fast pace resulting in accelerated negative medical issues. (Agency, 2012)
Since we are dealing with children, we need to understand that they are at a higher risk than adults. Remember the saying “curiosity killed the cat?” (Martin, 2012) Cats are curious animals that like to investigate, but their curiosity can take them to places where they might get hurt. Children, like cats, are curious and like to products in their own dangerous ways. Children tend to be curious by touching items, putting them in their mouth, and sharing them with friends and family. This causes the levels of lead to rise along with the risk of lead poisoning. (Agency, 2012)
From: Rodney Wright, Elementary Division Manager
Date: 09/28/2012
Re: Product Test Failure due to presence of lead
Overview:
A large shipment of our elementary toy collection is scheduled to be released and shipped at the end of the week. One of our products in this shipment has failed quality control testing for exceeding the legal limits of lead set by the federal government. This shipment is scheduled to be delivered to South African Schools. Federal regulation guidelines dictate that our toys not contain lead with more than 100 parts per million. (Gabler, 2011) The levels tested at 103 parts per million which is slightly higher than federal regulatory guidelines. The invoices affected by this failed test are 11256KJI220 – 11256KJI269, and are projected to cost $100,000 to replace the toy (whistle) and conform to federal guidelines. It is projected to take approximately 3 weeks to complete, affecting on-time distribution requirements to our customers.
Facts:
Lead is a hazardous mineral that, if it exceeds federal guidelines, causes health conditions ranging from neurological damage, attention and learning, deficiencies, hearing loss, physical and mental development. Lead gathers in the body, and when exposed, the levels of lead increase at a fast pace resulting in accelerated negative medical issues. (Agency, 2012)
Since we are dealing with children, we need to understand that they are at a higher risk than adults. Remember the saying “curiosity killed the cat?” (Martin, 2012) Cats are curious animals that like to investigate, but their curiosity can take them to places where they might get hurt. Children, like cats, are curious and like to products in their own dangerous ways. Children tend to be curious by touching items, putting them in their mouth, and sharing them with friends and family. This causes the levels of lead to rise along with the risk of lead poisoning. (Agency, 2012)