Wesco Incorporated’s only product is a combination fertilizer/weedkiller called
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Wesco Incorporated’s only product is a combination fertilizer/weedkiller called GrowNWeed. GrowNWeed is sold nationwide to retail nurseries and garden stores.
Zwinger Nursery plans to sell a similar fertilizer/weedkiller compound through its regional nursery chain under its own private label. Zwinger does not have manufacturing facilities of its own, so it has asked Wesco (and several other companies) to submit a bid for manufacturing and delivering a 30,000-pound order of the private brand compound to Zwinger. While the chemical composition of the Zwinger compound differs from that of GrowNWeed, the manufacturing processes are very similar.
The Zwinger compound would be produced in 1,000-pound lots. Each lot would require 39 direct labor-hours and the following chemicals:
The first three chemicals (AG-5, KL-2, and CW-7) are all used in the production of GrowNWeed. DF-6 was used in another compound that Wesco discontinued several months ago. The supply of DF-6 that Wesco had on hand when the other compound was discontinued was not discarded. Wesco could sell its supply of DF-6 at the prevailing market price less $0.08 per pound selling and handling expenses.
Wesco also has on hand a chemical called BH-3, which was manufactured for use in another product that is no longer produced. BH-3, which cannot be used in GrowNWeed, can be substituted for AG-5 on a one-for-one basis without affecting the quality of the Zwinger compound. The BH-3 in inventory has a salvage value of $440.
Inventory and cost data for the chemicals that can be used to produce the Zwinger compound are shown below:
The current direct labor wage rate is $14 per hour. The predetermined overhead rate is based on direct labor-hours (DLH). The predetermined overhead rate for the current year, based on a two-shift capacity with no overtime, is as follows:
Wesco’s production manager reports that the present equipment and facilities are adequate to manufacture the Zwinger compound. Therefore, the order would have no effect on total fixed manufacturing overhead costs. However, Wesco is within 360 hours of its two-shift capacity this month. Any additional hours beyond the 360 hours must be done in overtime. If need be, the Zwinger compound could be produced on regular time by shifting a portion of GrowNWeed production to overtime. Wesco’s direct labor wage rate for overtime is $21 per hour. There is no allowance for any overtime premium in the predetermined overhead rate.
Wesco has decided to submit a bid for the 30,000 pound order of Zwinger’s new compound. The order must be delivered by the end of the current month. Zwinger has indicated that this is a one-time order that will not be repeated. Calculate the lowest price that Wesco could bid for the order without reducing its net operating income. (Round intermediate calculations and final answer to 2 decimal places.)
Refer to the original data. Assume that Zwinger Nursery plans to place regular orders for 30,000-pound lots of the new compound. Wesco expects the demand for GrowNWeed to remain strong. Therefore, the recurring orders from Zwinger would put Wesco over its two-shift capacity. However, production could be scheduled so that 60% of each Zwinger order could be completed during regular hours. As another option, some GrowNWeed production could be shifted temporarily to overtime so that the Zwinger orders could be produced on regular time. Current market prices are the best available estimates of future market prices.
Wesco’s standard markup policy for new products is 40% of the full manufacturing cost, including fixed manufacturing overhead. Calculate the price that Wesco, Inc., would quote Zwinger Nursery for each 30,000 pound lot of the new compound, assuming that it is to be treated as a new product and this pricing policy is followed. Hint: Calculate the price considering the possibility of this order being regular. (Round intermediate calculations and final answer to 2 decimal places.)
Selling price (30000 pound bid)
Wesco Incorporated’s only product is a combination fertilizer/weedkiller called GrowNWeed. GrowNWeed is sold nationwide to retail nurseries and garden stores.
Zwinger Nursery plans to sell a similar fertilizer/weedkiller compound through its regional nursery chain under its own private label. Zwinger does not have manufacturing facilities of its own, so it has asked Wesco (and several other companies) to submit a bid for manufacturing and delivering a 30,000-pound order of the private brand compound to Zwinger. While the chemical composition of the Zwinger compound differs from that of GrowNWeed, the manufacturing processes are very similar.
The Zwinger compound would be produced in 1,000-pound lots. Each lot would require 39 direct labor-hours and the following chemicals:
Explanation / Answer
30000
pounds
Wesco Only product GrowNWeed Bid for Zwinger Nursery's Order30000
New assumptions: Regular time 60% Overtime 40% Revised labour cost Hours 1170 Two-shift capacity 702 Overtime hours required 468 Regular time rate per hour 14 Overtime rate per hour 21 Labour cost (regular time) 9828 Labour cost (overtime) 9828 Total labour cost 19656 Change in bid (reduction) 2394pounds
Calculation of lowest price Each lot of 1000 pounds Chemical AG-5 380 pounds Required for bid AG-5 5400 pounds 0.63 3402 KL-2 270 pounds BH-3 (salvage) 6000 pounds 440 CW-7 130 pounds 11400 DF-6 220 pounds Total 1000 pounds Labour cost Current labour rate/hr Direct Labour Hours 39 14 Variable manufacturing overhead 4.9 per DLH Inventory and cost data Pounds Actual Current in purchase market Inventory price/pound price Raw material AG-5 19000 0.63 0.73 KL-2 4900 0.48 0.53 CW-7 8200 1.22 1.42 DF-6 5200 0.47 0.58 BH-3 6000 0.74 (salvage) Bid for 30000 pounds Material cost AG-5 3402 KL-2 3888 CW-7 4758 DF-6 3300 BH-3 (salvage value) 440 Total 15788 Labour cost Hours 1170 Two-shift capacity 360 Overtime hours required 810 Regular time rate per hour 14 Overtime rate per hour 21 Labour cost (regular time) 5040 Labour cost (overtime) 17010 Total labour cost 22050 Variable manufacturing overhead/DLH 4.9 Total variable manufacturing overhead 5733 Fixed manufacturing overhead not relevant Amount of bid before mark-up 43571 Note: All chemicals available have been used. The salvage value of BH-3 has been used BH-3 has been substituted for AG-5 Standard mark-up 40% 17428 Amount of bid 60999Related Questions
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