The Constraint at Vrana Inc

question 135

Essay

The constraint at Vrana Inc. is an expensive milling machine. The three products listed below use this constrained resource. Required:
a. Rank the products in order of their current profitability from the most profitable to the least profitable. In other words, rank the products in the order in which they should be emphasized. Show your work!
b. Assume that sufficient constraint time is available to satisfy demand for all but the least profitable product. Up to how much should the company be willing to pay to acquire more of the constrained resource?

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Definitions:

Risk-Averse

A descriptive term for an individual or entity that prefers to avoid risk and chooses certainty over uncertainty when making investment or financial decisions.

Insurance Premium

The amount of money that individuals or businesses must pay for an insurance policy, providing coverage against specific risks.

Expected Claims

An estimation of the amount and frequency of claims a company might expect within a certain period, often used in insurance and risk management.

Marginal Utility

is the additional satisfaction or utility a consumer receives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.