Two Product Features Impact Location Decisions

question 88

Multiple Choice

Two product features impact location decisions. Which of the two reduces the need for local responsiveness?

• A)The product's ability to serve universal needs
• B)The product's life cycle
• C)The product's packaging
• D)The product's flexible manufacturing technology
• E)The product's value-to-weight ratio

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Definitions:

Process Costing

An accounting method used to allocate costs to units of production in industries where the production process is continuous.

Equivalent Units

A concept in managerial accounting that adjusts the unit count of work-in-process (WIP) inventory to reflect the amount of completed units if all effort had been applied to only producing finished goods.

Conversion Costs

The sum of labor costs and overhead costs associated with transforming raw materials into finished goods.

FIFO Method

A cost flow assumption for inventory valuation where the first items acquired (First In) are the first sold or used (First Out), affecting the cost of goods sold and inventory on financial statements.