Suppose that a two-level supply chain consisting of a consumer
electronics manufacturer and a retailer are...
Suppose that a two-level supply chain consisting of a consumer
electronics manufacturer and a retailer are in the business of
selling noise cancelling headphones. These headphones are in high
demand now, especially, since a lot of people plan to fly to their
vacation destinations during the summer. As you may agree, noise
cancelling headphones are a blessing on long-haul flights.
For the manufacturer, noise cancelling
headphones is a high margin product. However, given the randomness
in demand it is not...
Discontinue a product
or segment
French Hyros (pronounced Hero’s) is chain or fast food
restaurant specializing...
Discontinue a product
or segment
French Hyros (pronounced Hero’s) is chain or fast food
restaurant specializing in gyros with a French flavor profile. The
three following are the most popular gyros sold. Below is an
average store for one year.
Bellanger Depardieu Zidane Total
Sales $720,000 $2,330,000 $950,000 $4,000,000
Cost of gyros
Variable $520,000 $1,200,000 $360,000 $2,080,000
Fixed $120,000 $140,000 $160,000 $420,000
Total
COGS $640,000 $1,340,000 $520,000 $2,500,000
Gross
Margin $80,000 $990,000 $430,000 $1,500,000
Expenses
Variable $80,000 $90,000 $30,000
$200,000
Fixed $75,000 $150,000 $50,000
$275,000
Total
Expenses $155,000 $240,000 $80,000
$475,000
Income from
operations -$75,000 $750,000 $350,000 $1,025,000
Since the Bellanger
gyro is losing money should French Hyros discontinue the
Bellanger?
Write an essay discussing why...
Pricing and Delivery at KAR Foods
Carlos Ramos, head of supply chain at KAR Foods, wondered...
Pricing and Delivery at KAR Foods
Carlos Ramos, head of supply chain at KAR Foods, wondered why
his inventories had not declined despite the significant
improvement his team had made in its ability to handle mixed-load
and small lot orders from customers. He felt that the problem was
the discounting scheme offered by the sales team that encouraged
customers to place large orders. Carlos arranged for a meeting with
Vanessa Rebelo, head of sales and marketing, to discuss future
plans....