How might a small bakery implement sustainable processes? Give at least one hypothetical example and describe how the implementation could benefit the bakery.
What will be an ideal response?
A successful answer will note several potential sustainability initiatives that a bakery might undertake. For example, there might be energy reduction or waste reduction initiatives. The successful answer will also mention potential improvements to profit and customer service from the initiatives.
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Dan Louis is the supervisor of the Assembly Department of Wiggerman Corporation. He has control over and is responsible for manufacturing costs traced to the department. The Assembly Department is an example of a(n):
a. cost center. b. inventory center. c. supervised work center. d. worker's center.
Which of the following are manufacturer-owned facilities that carry inventory and provide sales and services to customers?
A) sales offices B) sales branches C) manufacturers' showrooms D) manufacturers' offices E) merchandise brokerages
Which of the following is an example of an economic incentive to improve asset utilization?
a. Fixed costs are relatively easy to cover because not much capital is tied up in service facilities b. Incremental costs of extended hours may be covered by increased revenue and decreased crowding c. Advertising expenditures can be reduced because of the substantial increases in positive word-of-mouth d. Workers are relatively less expensive when they work more hours e. The cost to keep lights on and equipment running is not easily recouped by a few extra patrons.
A continuous review system ______.
A. requires stringent monitoring of inventories because they have high value B. is best suited for the C category of items under the ABC classification scheme C. is also known as the annual inventory system D. is one where inventory replenishment is done annually