Design for logistics is ______.
A. the process of designing a product so that it can be transported easily by the customer to its place of use
B. the process of designing a product so that it can be transported easily through the supply chain
C. the process of designing a product so that it matches up well with the capabilities of a firm’s supply chain members
D. the process of designing the supply chain so that it is capable of producing inputs to the primary firm
B. the process of designing a product so that it can be transported easily through the supply chain
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Enhanced Products Division of Forrest Industries makes ceramic pots that are used to hold large decorative plants. During the current year, the division produced 10,000 pots and incurred the following costs:
*The equipment was purchased for $150,000 and has a current book value of $120,000, remaining useful life of four years, and a zero salvage value. If the company does not use the equipment, it can be leased for $8,000 per year.**Includes supervisors' salaries and rent for manufacturing plant. Required:The division is considering replacing the equipment used to manufacture its ceramic pots. Replacement equipment can be purchased at a price of
$200,000. The new equipment, which is expected to last 4 years and have a salvage value of $20,000, will reduce unit-level labor costs by 25 percent. Assuming the division desires to maintain its production and sales at 10,000 ceramic pots per year, prepare a schedule that shows the relevant cost of operating the existing equipment versus the cost of operating the new equipment. Should the existing equipment be replaced? Why or why not? What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements is true about r2?
A) It is also called the coefficient of correlation. B) It is also called the coefficient of determination. C) It represents the percent of variation in X that is explained by Y. D) It represents the percent of variation in the error that is explained by Y. E) It ranges in value from -1 to + 1.
Which of the following statements is true of the members of a distribution channel?
A. All channels have at least five channel intermediaries. B. Producers follow a single channel of distribution. C. Some distributors act as both wholesalers and retailers. D. Retailers buy products from the producer and sell themto businesses.