Albatross Anchors competitiveness, discussion help
ViewVideo Link a Bottom First:Question 1 Based on the information presented in thescenario/case study discuss Albatross Anchors competitiveness in relation to: (a) Cost (i.e., consider cost of production, economiesof scale in material purchasing, cost of raw materials, and finished goodssitting idle in the warehouse). (b) Speed of manufacturing process from order tofinished product. (c) Flexibility in filling order(s) (d) Technology (e) Capacity and facilities. The current floor plan isinefficient. Please tell what about the current floor plan makes it inefficientand give recommendations for improvement. What type of factory would be bestfor mixed model manufacturing? (f) Service to customers (what types of services wouldan anchor company provide to marine wholesalers?) Be sure to address all items in the list(above) and provide support for your conclusions. Question 2 There are many ways that mushroom/bell anchors may bemanufactured. Albatross Anchor is considering two new manufacturing processes(Process A and Process B) to reduce costs. From the available information belowdetermine which process has the lowest breakeven point (this validates theprocess is more cost effective) and report your analysis and supportingconclusion.http://extmedia.kaplan.edu/business/Media/MT435/MT435_1601B/MEDIAASSET_tEpIjEnsd9NFRYtenIIXxw/player.htm
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