Kirby, Inc

question 33

Multiple Choice

Kirby, Inc., manufactures a product with the following costs:
The company uses the absorption costing approach to cost-plus pricing described in the text. The pricing calculations are based on budgeted production and sales of 19,000 units per year.
The company has invested $580,000 in this product and expects a return on investment of 14%.
The selling price based on the absorption costing approach would be closest to:

• A) $74.30
• B) $56.11
• C) $96.50
• D) $78.57

Identify the factors influencing the appropriate level of safety inventory and understand the trade-offs involved.

Understand the mechanisms of inventory review policies (e.g., continuous review, periodic review) and their impact on inventory levels and order patterns.

Appreciate the role of product fill rate and order fill rate in measuring supply chain performance.

Recognize the strategies for managing supply chain risks such as demand volatility and supply uncertainties.

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