In a highly competitive business world, on a firm’s priority list is the subject of increasing profit and reducing cost. One might than pose the question, has this put them out of business (mom and pop store)? The answer is absolutely not, but rather, they too benefit from cheaper prices as they continue to buy in bulk and continue to operate as the name suggest, convenient
FANTASTIC MANUFACTURING FACTS To continue the good business relationships with Fantastic’s’ SUPPLIERS (in Hong Kong and Taiwan) and CREDITORS (the bank via 60 day bank draft) we must develop longer range forecasts so that our suppliers can arrange way to produce more and so that our creditors are aware of our increasing need for capital as our sales volume increases. The Business • Manufacture and market ceiling fans • Rose and Turner went abroad to find exclusive suppliers in Hong Kong and Taiwan • Initial objective was to get product on the shelves and have the small retailers advertise heavily • Consumers began to realize that ceiling fans were energy-savings devices which created greater growth potential for the industry • 2 major competitors- Hinter and Casablanca both produced domestically by Emerson Electric • 2 customers accounted for 40% of sales although Fantastic served more than 100 customers annually The Product • Fantastic held a COST advantage over competition because of outsourcing • All Fantastic fans had a 7-year warranty Accounting Factors • Commission to salesmen were paid in the same month sales were made • Customers paid 60-90 days (2-3months) after Fantastic shipped finished products PAYMENT TO SUPPLIERS • Fantastic issued letters of credit to the suppliers once the order was submitted, in turn the suppliers submitted these letters of credit for payment when they had manufactured the goods and the goods were shipped (30 after the order was placed) • Fantastic did not keep cash on hand to pay for supplies • Once the letter of credit was submitted to the bank, Fantastic typically drew a 60-day draft on the amount of the needed funds to pay for supplies • The bank would accept the draft and extend the loan for a
Week 3 Case Assignment Analyzing Managerial Decisions iTunes Music Pricing Ch.7 Torrez Moore July 22, 2013 St. Leo University: MBA 540 Analysis Apple’s sales revenue from it’s downloads will increase not just because of the pricing adjustments with their flat pricing price but also the flexibility pricing will definitely increase with the old tracks being priced at a low cost. This will supplement for fewer sales on the new or popular tracks but statics show the older tracks will definitely increase. The increase in revenue from old tracks will supplement for the shortfall on the sale of the new tracks then the less popular and old tracks will balance the load because of increased revenue. Apple’s Computer iTunes Music Store
A type A merger would increase market power which would increase market share. Increase in market share would increase profitability. A merger is also recommended because with Smithon’s positive income can offset with Johnson’s negative income and would result in reduced tax liabilities. A merger redefines the business world which allows for improve corporate business strategies and philosophies along with stronger alliances and less competition. There are many reasons for a merger but the most important is to maximize its profits.
Task 1 Tesco For this task I chose to review’s Tesco organisations because I like how they are improving their growth in low economy percentage and demand. The image of business cycle: Growth Growth Define boom and recession Boom- The boom stage is when everyone feels good. At this stage demand increased, unemployment is very low, high competition at the job places. The business confidence is high so they invest more and expand themselves. The customers feel good.
If we do not buy imported goods then they will not buy ours and without export revenue and foreign investments we would not be able to function financially. When exports increase so does the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). GDP is the dollar amount of all goods and services produced within the United States. When the GDP is high it signifies that our economy is healthy and stable. When companies can produce more due to demand they are able to hire more workers, which can lower the unemployment rate.
The first red flag would be that they are competing with huge computer companies that can have anything a customer needs readily available to ship. While Keystone seems to be doing a great job keeping up with the demand of certain products, they are forced to charge the customers more money for those products. While this has not currently affected them, it could in the future and could eventually be a problem for them. Another thing is that although business is booming right now, computers businesses do very well when the economic conditions are good. There are reports that say the economy will grow over the next few years (2010), but there is a possibility that they could be wrong and that won’t happen.
This allows CPK to weather downturns in the economy better than their competitors since their customers have more disposable income. Finally, CPK’s success overseas gives the company access to high growth overseas markets. Since they have already experienced success in the large Chinese market,
Increased government revenue is one almost immediate symptom, as the tax cut encourages people to buy more products and services, stimulating the economy and creating more jobs. Less taxes (as a percentage of earnings) going to the government coffers and more staying in the pockets of average taxpayers always has a positive effect on the overall economy and allows a vibrant free democracy to thrive and
To expand alcohol consumption, lowering the drinking age would provide a huge economic boost in multiple ways. Since the economy is not doing very well, business profits are also suffering. Once the law changes, business incomes will increase significantly because more people in this country will be legally able to purchase alcohol. For instance, it will be helpful to the music industry. There will be more individuals attending bars, concerts, and shows that are required to be the legal age.