Short Case Scenario 7-1

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Short Case Scenario 7-1
Alan Jackson is the founder and owner of Sky Scooters, a small manufacturing company located in San Jose, California. For years, Alan toyed with ideas for a motorized scooter. Seeing the success of the Segway scooter, Alan decided to act. Although his design, the Sky Cruiser, is not as well known as the Segway, it incorporates many of the same benefits. Adding to its appeal, the Sky Cruiser sells for almost $1,000 less than the Segway. Virtually all Sky Cruisers are sold through direct appeals on the QVC shopping network. Overwhelmed by recent demand, Alan has hired his sister, Colette. Colette, a recent business school graduate, has suggested that Alan consider a just-in-time production system. Alan wonders if this would be in his best interest.
-What type of operations process would be most efficient for the production of Sky Scooters?

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Definitions:

Right of Survivorship

A legal principle where, upon the death of one joint owner, the deceased's share automatically transfers to the surviving co-owner(s), bypassing probate.

Partnership Agreement

A contract between business partners detailing the business structure, distribution of profits and losses, and operational rules.

Deceased Partner

Refers to a partner in a partnership who has passed away, impacting the management and operations of the business.

Accounting

A review and listing of all partnership assets and/or profit.