This is to certify that Mr. Tejas Jagtap has submitted a Live project report conducted at “DECATHLON” to MIT-ADT University, Pune for the partial fulfillment of Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.)
We further certify that to the best of our knowledge and belief, the matter presented in this project has not been submitted to any other Degree or Diploma course.
Prof. …………………….. Dr. Sunita Karad
Director, Dean Management
MITCOM
Dr. Vijaya Gondane (Shinde)
PG Head External Examiner
Declaration
I undersigned hereby declares that, the live project conducted at “DECATHLON
WAGHOLI”is executed as per the course requirement of two year full time MBA
program of MIT-ADT University, Pune. This report has not submitted by me or
any other person to any other University or Institution for a degree or diploma course. This is my own and original work.
Place : MITCOM, PUNE MR. TEJAS JAGTAP
Date: 20/10/2023
(MBA MM - 2023-25) INDEX
Sr. No. Particular Page No.
1. Introduction of company 5-6
2. Objective Of Report 7
3. Daily Report 8
4. Daily work Assigned 9
5. Certificate Copy 10
6. Learning/ Major Takeaways 11
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10. COMPANY PROFILE * HISTORY OF THE COMPANY
Decathlon was founded in 1976 by Michel Leclercq in Lille, France. Since then, the company has experienced remarkable growth and expansion, with stores now operating in numerous countries worldwide. Decathlon follows a unique business model that combines in-house product development, production, and retail operations, allowing them to offer affordable sports gear without compromising on quality.
*PRODUCT PROFILE Decathlon SA (Decathlon) designs, manufactures, distributes and retails sports goods. Its product portfolio includes mountain sports equipment, water sports equipment, sports bikes, sleeping beds, swim wear, mountaineering gear, tents, sporting apparels, footwear, sports electronics gadgets, sunglasses, accessories and fishing equipments. The company markets cycling products under Aptonia, Decathlon Assurance Sports, Btwin, Van Rysel, Decathlon, Elops, Giro, Oxelo, Riverside, Rockrider, Tacx, Tarmak and Triban brand names. Decathlon also offers various services such as click and collect, membership cards for individuals, schools and business organizations, B2B gifts and e- cards, rental and insurance services . OBJECTIVE OF LIVE PROJECT In a live project, during their studies, students work with a company in a real-time environment for a certain period. Live projects are primarily aimed at improving students’ job skills and providing industry experience and insights. Applying their management knowledge in a real-time environment is the most practical way for MBA graduates. And, it also enables them to realize how their jobs are going to be once they finish their curriculum.
At the end of a live project, the major takeaways for the students are learning to be a team player, coordinating with stakeholders, taking and implementing instructions of company Mentor, understanding and aligning with the project and the cultural values of the company
Acquire hands-on experience: Apply classroom knowledge to solve real
problems.
Develop skills: Enhance technical, interpersonal, and project
management skills.
Learn teamwork: Collaborate with others in a professional setting.
Build a portfolio: Create tangible work examples for future
opportunities.
Gain industry exposure: Understand industry practices and trends.
Solve real problems: Address real challenges faced by organizations.
Evaluate career interests: Determine if the field aligns with personal
goals.
Network: Connect with professionals in the industry.
DAILY REPORT DAY 1
Went to visit where the production team work. What type of work they do and where the all meetings take place. Where the product have been manufactured and the raw material used. The storage of the products was also shown.
DAY 2
We were assigned in the basketball Cort and we got the interacted by the peoples and make them play
DAY 3
As were assigned in basket ball court we get to know how to sale how to interact people so that they buy our products
DAY 4
I started making interaction with the people and make our product sold i make sale of shoes basketball etc
DAY 5 and DAY 6
We were assigned to work on registration process which was interesting
because of customers interaction and overall the best experience we got.
DAY 8 On the final day we were told to cross check our work done and later we submitted the work to the department head. The department head also gave us additional information about the pros and cons of the business. LEARNING FOR A LIVE PROJECT
In my 8 days working on a live project , I had the
opportunity to gain valuable insights and experiences that have contributed significantly to my personal and professional growth.
Working on a live project provided me with a hands-on
understanding of the intricacies of the manufacturing industry.
During this brief period, I had the opportunity to
contribute to the team's efforts, taking on tasks that had a positive impact on the project. This experience not only boosted my confidence but also highlighted my ability to adapt and learn quickly in a dynamic work environment.
I established professional contacts that may prove valuable
in the future, whether for potential collaborations or career opportunities.
On a personal level, this experience allowed me to assess
my own strengths and weaknesses and reaffirmed my interest in the manufacturing industry as a potential career path.
