IHG R&M Strategy: Savings & Sustainability

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Prepare a short 8-slide presentation for IHG management titled 'IHG Hotel – Repair & Maintenance Strategy Discussion'. Slide 1: Introduction – Purpose of meeting: review current R&M strategy, explore cost-saving methods, and propose sustainable investments. Slide 2: Key Hotel Assets – Table listing 4 main assets: Building Structure (Tangible, 2% depreciation), Guest Room Furniture & Fittings (Tangible, 10%), HVAC Systems (Tangible, 8%), and Hotel Management Software (Intangible, 20%). Slide 3: Possible R&M Strategies – Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Outsourcing specialized services, Energy audits, and Digital asset tracking. Slide 4: Impact of a Good R&M Plan – On Profit (lower repair costs, efficient operations), Accreditation (improves compliance and sustainability), Growth (enhanced reputation, reinvestment potential). Slide 5: Sustainable/Green Assets & Practices – Recommend Solar Panels, LED Lighting, Water Recycling Systems, and Energy-efficient HVAC. Provide reasoning: cost savings, sustainability compliance, and long-term environmental benefits. Slide 6: Recommended Maintenance Schedule – Building: quarterly; Vehicles: monthly and annual safety check; Furniture & Fittings: bi-annual review. Slide 7: Assets Requiring Replacement – Barista Machine (La Marzocco Linea PB, 2 units, $12,000 each) and Dishwasher (Hobart LXe Base, 3 units, $6,500 each). Justify with end-of-life and efficiency benefits. Slide 8: Summary & Next Steps – Approve replacements, implement maintenance programs, invest in green assets, and schedule quarterly review. Tone: professional, concise, sustainability-focused. Design: clean corporate layout with subtle green accents.

9-slide deck reviews IHG hotel's R&M strategy, key assets, cost-saving methods, green practices, maintenance schedules, replacement needs, and next steps for approvals and quarterly reviews. (147 char

December 28, 20259 slides
Slide 1 of 9

Slide 1 - IHG Hotel Repair & Maintenance Strategy

This title slide introduces the IHG Hotel Repair & Maintenance Strategy Discussion. The subtitle highlights a review of strategies focused on cost savings and sustainability.

IHG Hotel

Repair & Maintenance Strategy Discussion

Reviewing Strategies for Cost Savings and Sustainability

Speaker Notes
Introduction slide for IHG management meeting: review current R&M strategy, explore cost-saving methods, and propose sustainable investments.
Slide 1 - IHG Hotel Repair & Maintenance Strategy
Slide 2 of 9

Slide 2 - Introduction

This introductory slide reviews the current Repair & Maintenance (R&M) strategy. It explores effective cost-saving methods and proposes sustainable investment opportunities.

Introduction

  • Review current Repair & Maintenance (R&M) strategy
  • Explore effective cost-saving methods
  • Propose sustainable investment opportunities

Source: IHG Hotel – Repair & Maintenance Strategy Discussion

Speaker Notes
Set the stage for the discussion: reviewing strategy, cost savings, sustainable investments.
Slide 2 - Introduction
Slide 3 of 9

Slide 3 - Key Hotel Assets

The slide "Key Hotel Assets" lists major assets including Building Structure (Tangible, 2% depreciation), Guest Room Furniture & Fittings (Tangible, 10%), HVAC Systems (Tangible, 8%), and Hotel Mgmt Software (Intangible, 20%). It categorizes each by type and annual depreciation rate.

Key Hotel Assets

AssetTypeDepreciation
Building StructureTangible2%
Guest Room Furniture & FittingsTangible10%
HVAC SystemsTangible8%
Hotel Mgmt SoftwareIntangible20%
Speaker Notes
Highlights primary assets with depreciation rates for strategic R&M focus.
Slide 3 - Key Hotel Assets
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Slide 4 - Possible R&M Strategies

Possible R&M strategies include preventive maintenance schedules, predictive maintenance techniques, and outsourcing specialized services. Additional approaches are conducting energy audits and digital asset tracking.

Possible R&M Strategies

  • Preventive maintenance schedules
  • Predictive maintenance techniques
  • Outsourcing specialized services
  • Conducting energy audits
  • Digital asset tracking

Source: IHG Hotel – Repair & Maintenance Strategy Discussion

Speaker Notes
Highlight these strategies for reducing costs and enhancing sustainability in hotel operations.
Slide 4 - Possible R&M Strategies
Slide 5 of 9

Slide 5 - Impact of a Good R&M Plan

A good R&M plan boosts profit by reducing repair costs via proactive maintenance, minimizing downtime, and optimizing resources. It also supports accreditation and growth by ensuring compliance, enhancing sustainability credentials, reputation, and enabling reinvestment.

Impact of a Good R&M Plan

ProfitAccreditation & Growth
Reduces repair costs through proactive maintenance. Enables efficient operations, minimizing downtime and optimizing resource use for higher profitability.Ensures compliance with standards and boosts sustainability credentials. Enhances reputation, attracting guests and enabling reinvestment in growth initiatives.

Source: IHG Hotel – Repair & Maintenance Strategy Discussion

Speaker Notes
Highlight how a robust R&M plan drives financial, regulatory, and growth benefits, aligning with IHG's sustainability goals.
Slide 5 - Impact of a Good R&M Plan
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Slide 6 - Sustainable/Green Assets & Practices

The slide showcases sustainable green assets and practices through a feature grid, highlighting solar panels for renewable energy and cost reduction, LED lighting that cuts energy use by 75%, water recycling for resource conservation, and energy-efficient HVAC for optimized climate control. These features emphasize compliance with environmental regulations, lower bills, and support for green certifications.

Sustainable/Green Assets & Practices

Source: IHG Hotel – Repair & Maintenance Strategy Discussion

Speaker Notes
Highlight cost savings, compliance, and environmental benefits of these green investments for long-term value.
Slide 6 - Sustainable/Green Assets & Practices
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Slide 7 - Recommended Maintenance Schedule

The slide outlines a recommended maintenance schedule for key assets. It specifies quarterly structural inspections for buildings, monthly plus annual safety checks for vehicles, and bi-annual reviews and repairs for furniture and fittings.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

AssetFrequencyDetails
BuildingQuarterlyStructural inspections
VehiclesMonthly + AnnualSafety checks
Furniture & FittingsBi-annualReview and repairs
Speaker Notes
Highlight the frequency of maintenance for key assets to ensure longevity and efficiency.
Slide 7 - Recommended Maintenance Schedule
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Slide 8 - Assets Requiring Replacement

The slide lists assets requiring replacement: two La Marzocco Linea PB barista machines at $12k each due to end-of-life and efficiency gains. It also includes three Hobart LXe Base dishwashers at $6.5k each for end-of-life issues and operational improvements.

Assets Requiring Replacement

  • Barista Machines (La Marzocco Linea PB, 2 units, $12k ea): End-of-life, efficiency gains
  • Dishwashers (Hobart LXe Base, 3 units, $6.5k ea): End-of-life, operational improvements

Source: IHG Hotel – Repair & Maintenance Strategy Discussion

Speaker Notes
Highlight end-of-life status and efficiency gains from replacements; total investment ~$51,000 for sustainability and performance.
Slide 8 - Assets Requiring Replacement
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Slide 9 - Summary & Next Steps

Approve asset replacements for barista machines and dishwashers, implement comprehensive maintenance programs, invest in green assets like solar, LED, and water recycling, and schedule quarterly strategy reviews. Sustainable success starts now—approve these actions today for long-term savings and compliance.

Summary & Next Steps

<ul> <li>Approve asset replacements (Barista Machines & Dishwashers)</li> <li>Implement comprehensive maintenance programs</li> <li>Invest in green assets (Solar, LED, Water Recycling)</li> <li>Schedule quarterly strategy reviews</li> </ul>

Closing Message: Sustainable success starts now.

Call-to-Action: Approve actions today for long-term savings and compliance.

Source: IHG Hotel – Repair & Maintenance Strategy Discussion

Speaker Notes
Summarize key actions: approve replacements for barista machines and dishwashers, roll out recommended maintenance programs, invest in green assets like solar panels and LED lighting, and establish quarterly reviews to track progress and sustainability goals.
Slide 9 - Summary & Next Steps

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