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    Organizational Anlysis of Coca-Cola

    Choose an organization that sells goods of some sort. Discuss: - History and background of the organization, also including the types of goods sold and industry in which the organization operates. - The organization's supply chain characteristics -- type of supply chain, negotiations strategies, performance of the supply c

    Production Plan for manufacturing electric fans at Riordan

    Riordan Manufacturing case study is attached. I need help discussing strategic capacity planning and lean production for the new process design and supply chain process for manufacturing electric fans at Riordan. In 950 - 1,050-word paper that should be posted as a Word attachment and should adhere to APA formatting.

    Lean Production, Absorption Costing for Rayco, Inc.

    See attached file for full problem. 'These statements can't be right' said Ben Yoder, president of Rayco, Inc. 'Our sales in the second quarter were up by 25% over the first quarter, yet these income statements show a precipitous drop in net operating income for the second quarter. Those accounting people have fouled somethin

    Varible and Absorption Costing

    See the attached file. Essex Company applies fixed manufacturing overhead costs to its only product on the basis of each year's production. Thus, a new fixed manufacturing overhead rate is computed each year. Required: 1. Compute the unit product cost for each year under: a. absorption costing b. variable costing

    SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies)

    How does the service (setup and changeover) procedures used for racing cars differ from that of regular auto servicing? Is there anything that can be learned from the difference? What does this query have to do with SMED?

    Identify at least three direct and specific long-term and three direct and specific short-term operations changes and issues that Albatross Anchor must make to gain a clear and sustainable competitive advantage.

    Unit six Project Questions Identify at least three direct and specific long-term and three direct and specific short-term operations changes that Albatross Anchor must make to gain a clear and sustainable competitive advantage. Provide supporting information to validate and substantiate each recommended change (be deta

    Allocation of Fixed Costs

    Based on the articles attached... Describe the process of allocation of IT costs. Do you agree with the approach? Why or why not? What is the purpose of the allocation? What are the benefits of the allocation? Compare and contrast ABC Costing and Lean Manufacturing. How is the decision making in this organizat

    Lean System

    1- What potential problems must the operations manager deal with in developing and scheduling lean production? 2- When is it necessary to utilize a real-time information system in scheduling a lean system? Why?

    Manufacturing vs. Service Delivery Organizations

    Identify and explain the key differences between a manufacturing and service-delivery organization. As a minimum, a comparison of various business or operating models, key functions, and core processes should be included in the discussion. Approx. 700 words. If you use sources to support your discussion, please cite your

    Lean Management Practices

    Web Circuits is a Malaysian based custom manufacturer for high technology companies. Senior management wants to introduce lean management practices to reduce production costs and remain competitive. A consultant has recommended that the company start with a pilot project in one department and, when successful, diffuse these prac

    Overhead costs explained in this answer

    Birch Company normally produces and sells 30,000 units of RG-6 each month. RG-6 is a small electrical relay used as a component part in the automotive industry. The selling price is $22 per unit, variable costs are $14 per unit, fixed manufacturing overhead costs total $150,000 per month, and fixed selling costs total $30,000

    Crown Cork and Seal

    See the article 'Crown Cork and Seal Company, Inc.' by Richard G. Hamermesh, Karen Gordon, and John P. Reed. Please analyze the case by addressing this main question: What are the most important elements of Crown's Strategy and how they have been implemented?

    About Lean Production.

    Riordan: Discussion of lean production for the new process design and supply chain process.

    Analysis of Financial Statements

    What are some potential problems and limitations to financial analysis? What are some qualitative factors analysts should consider when evaluating a company's likely future financial performance.

    Strategic Management: Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence Systems

    Corporate strategy essentially focuses on achieving the highest top line (profit), reducing the bottom line (expense), increasing margins, differentiating products to match the VoC (Voice of the Customer), and incorporating best practices such as lean manufacturing and zero inventory to gain competitive advantage. You want to

    Lean production

    Reduction of inventory without consideration to current operations has been criticized and some finance and accounting departments make inventory and purchasing decisions without really understanding operations. Should lean production be eliminated? If not, how should lean production be modified to gain the best result? What w

    Relevant Costs for Decision Making

    Pritker Devices normally produces and sells 40,000 units of RG-6 each month. RG-6 is a small electrical relay used as a component part in the automotive industry. The selling price is $26 per unit, variable costs are $22 per unit, fixed manufacturing overhead costs total $300,000 per month, and fixed selling costs total $66,000