Carlton Electronics Manufactures Three Cell Phone Models, General, Premium, and Deluxe

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Essay

Carlton Electronics manufactures three cell phone models, General, Premium, and Deluxe, which differ in the components included. Production takes place in two departments, Assembly and Special Packaging. Batches of General phones are made to service government military contracts. Premium model phones are specific to corporate contracts. Deluxe model phones are sold commercially through big-box stores. Explain why operation costing might be a consideration for Carlton.

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