Telling the Customer When They Will Receive an Item Is

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Telling the customer when they will receive an item is known as available to promise (ATP).

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Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with the level of production or sales, such as rent and salaries.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable costs are deducted, indicating the capability of covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Manufacturing Costs

Costs that vary in total directly and proportionately with changes in the production volume, including direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead.

Selling Commission

A fee paid to a salesperson or agent for facilitating a sale, typically a percentage of the sale price.