Describe the Differences Between Level,chase,and Mixed Production Plans

question 50

Essay

Describe the differences between level,chase,and mixed production plans.Use the forecast in the table to show the differences by creating a plan of each type.There is no beginning inventory and regular production capacity is 350 units.Overtime costs $10 extra and is limited to 50 units per month.Subcontracting is limited to 100 units per month and costs $15 per unit.Back orders cost $40 per unit and there is a cost of $5 per month to hold a unit in inventory.There is room for only 100 units in inventory.

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Definitions:

Units Produced

The total quantity of finished goods manufactured by a company during a specific period.

Incremental Manufacturing Cost

The additional costs incurred when manufacturing one additional unit of a product, essential for decision-making in production and pricing.

Units Produced

The total number of complete units that are manufactured during a specific period.

Indirect Manufacturing Cost

Costs related to production that cannot be directly attributed to specific products, such as maintenance, utilities, and supervision.