The Type of Manufacturing That Is Designed for Short Runs

question 28

Multiple Choice

The type of manufacturing that is designed for short runs is

• A) job shops
• B) project manufacturing
• C) repetetive manufacturing
• D) flexible manufacturing

Understand how the average collection period and credit sales impact the firm's receivables balance.

Comprehend the effects of granting credit on a firm's total revenues, costs, and cash cycle.

Identify the factors influencing credit policy decisions, including the cost of sales and the operational impacts of offering credit.

Analyze the relationship between credit policy and firm financing needs.

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Definitions:

Sales Volume

The total number of units of product sold in a particular period.

Contribution Format

An income statement layout that segregates fixed costs from variable costs, thus highlighting the contribution margin.

Net Operating Income

The total profit of a company after operating expenses are subtracted from gross profit but before taxes and interest costs are deducted.

Sold Units

The total number of units of a product that have been sold within a specific time period.