The contract is a SALE OR RETURN CONTRACT. The sale or return contract is a type of arrangement between the supplier and the retailer, whereby the retailer is permitted to return unsold goods to the supplier after a specify number of days.
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My recommended sourcing strategy is that Pacific Systems should single source their DVD drives and they should establish a good relationship with their suppliers. Having a single supplier and having a long term contract with that supplier will be advantageous for the company. Further it should implement a just in time inventory management practice.
A quantitative analysis is provided in the attached file
To reduce any risk associated with my sourcing decision I will have to trust my supplier and try and create synergies together by building a symbiotic relationship with the supplier. Cross functional risk planning will also be useful here.
2. Not all sourcing decisions require the same quantum of commitments in terms of time and efforts. This is because a variety of suppliers are available both locally as well as globally. As a company analysis will have to be done with regards to suppliers if they are financially competent to supply, on a consistent basis, high quality materials. The type of sourcing that does not justify the level of effort and analysis are fasteners for the computers and poly bags that are used to protect products from dust.
3. The issue of supplier capacity is important in this case. This is because the market is booming and demand is about to rapidly increase due to a revival of the economy. The company should look out for a supplier that has the ability, wherewithal and capacity to cater to spikes in demands besides being able to take on new projects. A supplier should be stable enough to absorb increase in demand and having such suppliers will ensure that the company does not lose out on potential customers.
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Advantages of single sourcing – It helps in optimizing the company’s supply chain. Further it helps the company by lowering its production costs and provides and creates a better and incremental value for the shareholders.
Disadvantages of single sourcing – It can be detrimental to the company in the long run as greater power is provided to the suppliers. Secondly failure of a supplier may cause a total shutdown for the company.
Advantages of multiple sourcing – As competition increases among the suppliers it drives down prices in the long run. Secondly failure of a single supplier will no longer disrupt the company’s operations.
Disadvantages of multiple sourcing – Managing different suppliers can become complex as each of the suppliers will have to be managed and monitored. Secondly as there are many suppliers they will not eb able to leverage the advantages of economies of scale.
Explanation:
Answer:
A 15-year mortgage monthly payments is: $1,496.5
A 30-year mortgage monthly payments is: $1,060.1
=> The difference of monthly payment between the two options is: $436.4 ( $1,496.5 - $1,060.1) where the monthly payment of the option of 15-year mortgage is higher.
Explanation:
The borrowed amount in both options is : $250,000 * 80% = $200,000;
* A 15-year mortgage monthly payments is:
We have (1+APR) = ( 1 + Monthly Interest rate)^12 <=> 1.0425 = ( 1 + Monthly Interest rate)^12 <=> Monthly Interest rate = 0.3475%;
Amount of payment periods = 15 * 12 = 180
=> Monthly payment = (200,000 * 0.3475%) / [ 1 - 1.003475^(-180) ] = $1,496.5
* A 30-year mortgage monthly payments is:
We have (1+APR) = ( 1 + Monthly Interest rate)^12 <=> 1.05 = ( 1 + Monthly Interest rate)^12 <=> Monthly Interest rate = 0.4074%;
Amount of payment periods = 30 * 12 = 360
=> Monthly payment = (200,000 * 0.4074%) / [ 1 - 1.004074^(-360) ] = $1,060.1
Answer:
D. specific performance.
Explanation:
Specific performance -
It is the act or the order by the court , in order to solve an any conflict for the law of contract .
This is basically used to solve any issue related to land , property or any goods or services , this practice is used in case of any personal service .
It helps the people to against any form of injustice or malpractice .
It is a form of forced action , which helps with some previous transaction , and is one of the best remedy for the problem .
Answer:
1. Why is it important for a restaurant to identify a specific target market?
- Restaurants operate on a monopolistically competitive market, that means that a lot suppliers offer differentiated products to a lot of consumers. Therefore, it is important to identify your target market in order to know who you are going to cater in your menus, and marketing activities.
2. How has the Internet made restaurant marketing cheaper and more convenient?
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Before restaurants used to print fliers and advertise on newspapers or other mass media outlets which is really expensive. Now with the internet, marketing activities (e.g. emails) are much cheaper and faster to carry out.
3. Why are specials and promotions such effective marketing tools in today's economy?
- Competition has increased a lot in the past in every single industry, including restaurants, since people worry more about how they spend there money and more information is available about the different prices of restaurant menus.
4. Explain the difference between primary market research and secondary market research.
- Primary market data is information a company obtains by itself through some type of research study, e.g. surveys, focus groups, etc. While secondary data is information obtained by other sources, e.g. census, world atlas, etc.
5. Explain why a public relations campaign is necessary.
- Public relations campaigns are necessary in order to keep a positive and high reputation, so that the restaurant gets positive press. Bad things go viral instantly now, and it is really hard to deal with them.
