Josh’s Dream Job 2

Mission Statement (Original)

At Blast from the Past Power Sports, we provide restoration of older off-road vehicles by creating the nostalgic feel of yesterday through utilization of today’s innovation and technology.

New Product & Service Line

Through much success restoring older motorcycles, Blast from the Past Power Sports (BPPS LLC) made a decision to increase their service line. In addition to off-road vehicle restoration, BPPS will now include services involving engine machining and rebuilds. Not only will this compliment the restoration facility financially but it will create a niche that is expected to bring in a much larger customer base. The new service line will also improve overall revenue by an estimated 25%.

International Expansion

BPPS has always focused on restoration of all types of off-road vehicles. Interestingly, the majority of the business’ demand has been centered around motorcycle restoration. Even more interesting, the motorcycles have been primarily Spanish makes and models (i.e. Bultaco, Derbi, and Gas Gas). Coincidently, the owner of the company is an avid soccer fan and his favorite team is Real Sociedad located in San Sebastian, Spain. Through further research and cost analysis, BPPS identified opportunities that look to be positive in this region of Spain. Plans are to expand their operation and start-up a new shop just outside of San Sebastian.

Business Merger

The owner of BPPS and some of the management team have really become integrated in the Spanish community. BPPS has made a name for itself through excellent customer service, marketing strategies, and community involvement such as sponsorships of youth organizations. Often BPPS would sponsor local soccer teams and organizations. Networking with soccer club owners and stadium representatives became a normal way of business. Matter of fact, BPPS became a major sponsor of the Real Sociedad soccer team that the owner so much admired. Motorcycles and small scooters are a typical mode of transportation throughout San Sebastian and the nearby Basque country of Spain. Even the elite soccer athletes desire motorcycles over the traditional cars and trucks that we have here in the United States.

Through the owner’s own interests, it was decided that BPPS would diversify and purchase a nearby soccer club along with all of their brand logo and player contracts. Most of the organization did not necessarily understand why or how this would benefit the mission and long-term success of BPPS. The owner’s savvy business experience and recent MBA at the University of Alaska allowed for brainstorming and thinking out of the box. The purchase of the soccer club was the beginning of a huge marketing campaign. What once use to be a mom and pop business, has now evolved into an international organization with multiple products and services.

Organizational Structure

BPPS is now challenged with creating an organizational structure that will best suit their business and geographic locations. The owner is a firm believer in maintaining a centralized hierarchy but also understands that diversified products and services may cause a knowledge gap with its traditional structure. As a result, BPPS will develop a hybrid structure that is separated by divisions (Sports Division & Restoration Division). The restoration division will maintain centralized functions (i.e. financial, marketing, and administrative) while the production functions will be divided into geographic sections (i.e. Spain & USA production facilities). Below is the hybrid organizational chart. The owner still plans to keep the original name of the business (BPPS LLC).