Operations Management, Binder Ready Version: An Integrated Approach
Operations Management, Binder Ready Version: An Integrated Approach
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ISBN: 9781118952610
Author: R. Dan Reid, Nada R. Sanders
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 3, Problem 8P

(a)

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Interpretation: Suppose the selling price is fixed at $20 unit per unit, then using a graphical and algebraic method find out the number of units that have to be produced or sold for the company FM for the breakeven.

Concept Introduction: Mr. GF, owner of the FM is launching the new product line. Mr. GF has concluded several factors including the cost of raw material, new equipment, and new production process.

(b)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: FM has expected to sell about 15,000 unit, if the company sales the product at the price of $18, then the total contribution of profit will be.

Concept Introduction: Mr. GF, owner of the FM is launching the new product line. Mr. GF has concluded several factors including cost of raw material, new equipment, and new production process.

(c)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The pricing strategy that will yield a high profit, if the company FM estimates that their sell will increase about 12,000 units on selling the product at the original price of $20.

Concept Introduction: Mr. GF, owner of the FM is launching the new product line. For this purpose, Mr. GF has concluded several factors including the cost of raw material, the new equipment, and the necessity of a new production process will be required.

(d)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:

Factors that Mr. G should consider in deciding whether to produce and sell new product.

Concept Introduction:

There might be many additional factors through which Mr. G can consider while making the decision regarding the production and selling of the new product.

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