Question

Sonic Inc. manufactures two models of speakers, Rumble and Thunder. Based on the following production and sales data for June, prepare (a) a sales budget and (b) a production budget: Rumble Thunder Estimated inventory (units), June 1 260 64 Desired inventory (units), June 30 299 56 Expected sales volume (units): Midwest Region 3,650 3,200 South Region 4,900 4,250 Unit sales price $135 $210 a. Prepare a sales budget.

Answer 1

Answer:

Sonic Inc.

a) Sales Budget:

                                      Rumble            Thunder

Total units sold              8,550                7,450

Unit sales price               $135                  $210

Sales value            $1,154,250       $1,564,500

b) Production Budget:

                                                        Rumble      Thunder

Total units sold                                    8,550          7,450

Desired inventory (units), June 30       299               56

Estimated inventory (units), June 1       260               64

Units to be produced                         8,589           7,442

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

                                                           Rumble      Thunder

Total units sold                                    8,550          7,450

Desired inventory (units), June 30       299               56

Estimated inventory (units), June 1       260               64

Units Produced                                   8,589           7,442

                                              Rumble      Thunder

Expected sales volume (units):

Midwest Region                     3,650          3,200  

South Region                         4,900          4,250

Total units sold                      8,550          7,450

Unit sales price                       $135            $210

a) The Sonic Inc.'s sales budget determines the production budget.  When the quantity to be sold is obtained, then production planning can take place based on meeting customers' demand for goods or services.

b) The Production budget is a bye-product of the sales budget, though, it is critical in the whole value chain.  It is the production budget that guides production planning, including the type, design, and other features of the product.