Moustache Manufacturing Has Two Classes of Distributors: JIT Distributors and Non-JIT

question 49

Multiple Choice

Moustache Manufacturing has two classes of distributors: JIT distributors and non-JIT distributors. The JIT distributor places small, frequent orders, and the non-JIT distributor tends to place larger, less frequent orders. Both types of distributors purchase the same product. The customer activities and costs for the previous quarter are found below:
$$\begin{array} { l r r } & \text { JIT } & \text { Non-JIT } \\\text { Sales Orders } & 300 & 20 \\\text { Sales Calls } & 25 & 25 \\\text { Service Calls } & 150 & 75 \\\text { Average Order Size } & 100 & 1,000 \\\text { Manufacturing Cost/Unit } & \$ 50 & \$ 50\end{array}$$ $$\begin{array}{l}\text { Customer Costs: }\\\begin{array} { l l } \text { Processing Sales Orders } & \$ 200,000 \\\text { Selling Goods } & \$ 120,000 \\\text { Servicing Goods } & \$ 150,000 \\\text { Total } & \$ 470,000\end{array}\end{array}$$
-Refer to the Figure.What is the total customer cost for the non-JIT distributor?

• A)$12,500
• B)$50,025
• C)$78,791
• D)$122,525

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Definitions:

Indirect Costs

Costs that cannot be directly linked to the production or sale of a specific product or service, such as administration, rent, and utilities.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing beyond direct materials and direct labor, such as utilities and maintenance.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume.

Fixed Costs

Fixed expenses unaffected by production or sales volumes, like rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.