U.S. Airfilter has hired you as a supply chain consultant. The company makes air filters for residential heating and air-conditioning systems. These filters are made in a single plant located in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. They are distributed to retailers through wholesale centers in 100 locations in the United States, Canada, and Europe. You have collected the following data relating to the value of inventory in the U.S. Airfilter supply chain: QUARTER 1 (JANUARY QUARTER 2 (APRIL. THROUGH MARCH) THROUGH JUNE) SEPTEMBER) QUARTER 3 QUARTER 4 (JULY THROUGH (OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER) Sales (total quarter): United States 300 350 405 375 Canada 75 30 60 33 75 20 70 15 Europe Cost of goods 280 295 340 350

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