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A Corporation Is Considering Expanding Operations to Meet Growing Demand

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A corporation is considering expanding operations to meet growing demand. With the capital expansion, the current accounts are expected to change. Management expects cash to increase by $20,000, accounts receivable by $40,000, and inventories by $60,000. At the same time accounts payable will increase by $50,000, accruals by $10,000, and long-term debt by $100,000. The change in net working capital is

Recognize different types of demand forecasting and scheduling in manufacturing operations.

Understand the importance and process of updating a Bill of Materials (BOM) and its impact on production.

Gain insights into master production scheduling and its expression in different operation types.

Differentiate between various bills of materials and their application in production planning.

Definitions:

Indirect Costs

Costs that are not directly traceable to a specific project, product, or activity, typically including overheads like administration and utilities.

Research and Development

Activities undertaken by a business to develop new products or processes, or to improve existing ones, typically involving innovation and technological advancements.

Preproduction Prototypes

Early versions of a product made prior to full-scale production, used for testing and validation.

Capitalized

Costs that are added to the cost basis of an asset on the balance sheet rather than being expensed immediately.