Create a Level Plan with a Zero Ending Inventory for the Forecast

question 5

Essay

Create a level plan with a zero ending inventory for the forecast shown in the table.There is no beginning inventory and regular production capacity is 300 units.Overtime costs $15 extra and is limited to 25 units per month and subcontracting is limited to 60 units per month and costs $10 per unit.Back orders cost $50 per unit and there is a cost of $5 per month to hold a unit in inventory.What is the total plan cost?

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Definitions:

Machine-hours

A measure of the operating time of machines or equipment, typically used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead in product costing.

Supplies Costs

Supplies costs are expenses related to the consumable items used in the operation of a business, not directly part of the finished product.

Spending Variance

involves the comparison of actual spending to what was budgeted, highlighting differences that management needs to address.

Static Planning Budget

A budget based on a fixed level of activity, created at the start of a budgeting period, which does not change with actual levels of activity.