The Production Planner for Fine Coffees,Inc

question 3

Multiple Choice

The production planner for Fine Coffees,Inc.produces two coffee blends: American (A) and British (B) .Two of his resources are constrained: Columbia beans,of which he can get at most 300 pounds (4,800 ounces) per week; and Dominican beans,of which he can get at most 200 pounds (3,200 ounces) per week.Each pound of American blend coffee requires 12 ounces of Colombian beans and 4 ounces of Dominican beans; while a pound of British blend coffee uses 8 ounces of each type of bean.Profits for the American blend are $2.00 per pound,and profits for the British blend are $1.00 per pound.Which of the following is not a feasible production combination?

• A)0 A & 0 B
• B)0 A & 400 B
• C)200 A & 300 B
• D)400 A & 0 B
• E)400 A & 400 B

Understand the factors affecting production lead time and efficiency in production processes.

Identify different levels of activities and costs associated with supplier and customer management.

Recognize the concept of time management in cost control and production efficiency.

Calculate and interpret supplier performance indexes.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Borrowings

Loans or debt obligations with repayment schedules extending beyond one year, used to finance more permanent or significant investments.

Working Capital

The measure of a company's short-term financial health and operational efficiency, calculated as current assets minus current liabilities.

External Financing

The process of obtaining capital from outside sources, such as banks, investors, or financial markets to fund operations, growth, and expansion projects.

Cash Sooner

A financial strategy aimed at accelerating cash inflows or reducing the time it takes to receive payments or revenues.