Answer:
C, producer to agent to retailer
Explanation:
For a small manufacturer that cannot afford its own sales force, the best channel or chain of distribution is for the manufacturer to send his products to an agent then the agent sells the retailers. 
The agent in this case has the sales force to distribute products which the manufacturer can't afford. This means that the manufacturer is most likely going to cut a deal with the agent as to how much will be remmited or how much the products would be sold to him and then he can pass it on to retailers for an added price. 
All of these helps both the manufacturer, agent and retailer make profitsas well as ensure smooth and continuos distribution of products.
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Answer:
The amount of overhead that Lowden should be recorded in the current period = 165% * $74,000  =   $122,100
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Answer:
B. Automation
Explanation:
Option A is incorrect as a human resource cannot be a material handling robot. 
Option C is wrong as statistical quality control cannot do the same task as a material handling robot can. Statistical quality control can ensure quality by minimizing risk.
Options D and E are incorrect, respectively, as flexible manufacturing cannot improve the raw materials, and fixed layouts cannot be the element of the raw material process.
Option B is correct as a material handling robot is a machine. Therefore, automation is necessary to improve the raw materials handling process.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
C) starting a snow cone business
Explanation:
An entrepreneur is someone who decides to start his own business, usually a small business. Only option C refers to starting a new business. 
Option A and B refer to positions where you are employed by the government (being a government employee is the opposite of being an entrepreneur). 
Option D refers to painting your kitchen not opening a new business.