Chic Soap Distribution Channels

1- The total unit cost = Total Variable Cost + Production Fixed Expenses + Advertising Expense + Selling and Administrative Expense = 3.23 + 1.20 + 0.30 + 0.19 = 4.92.

The most suitable costing method Yeltin should adopt is the practical capacity in order to remove the factor of uncertain budgeted sales figure. For this approach and the practical capacity of 65000-22000 units, then the revised overhead costs come out to be $30. With the inclusion of material and labor costs, the cost of the cartridge stand at $52 and the additional royalty expense of $10 raises the overall per unit cost to $62. The selling price of the cartridge is fixed at $150. With this selling price, the gross margin is equal to $88. The gross margin percentage is equal to 59%. In comparison to the budgeted volume, the gross margin has increased by 14%. See below

1. For financial accounting purposes, what is the total amount of product costs incurred to make 10,000 units?

Second recommendation is to collaborate with other brands. In order to increase sales and expand not only premium market, but also mass market without undermining brand value, there are two options to target different consumers. One is to collaborate with Superdry, which is a young and fashionable brand with great reputation. Consumers are able to smell the partner perfume in Superdry’s shop and make purchase if they are interested in. Another is to collaborate with five-star hotels. There are many kinds of bath

One of the major benefits of expansion is the reduction of fixed cost (fixed and selling). The cost is absorbed by 85,000 units instead of 80,000 units resulting in saving of $0.42 per unit.

Lotion is something almost all of us use. It is as much a part of our daily routines as brushing our teeth. Most people don’t take into account the aesthetic value of the lotion bottle. They are just concerned about the product on the inside of the bottle but not what the bottle says about the product itself. Whether you realize it or not, the manufacturers of lotion bottles tell us a lot about the product by the shape, personality and the way it suggests how it wants to be used. My two subjects are a bottle of Jergens Ultra Healing lotion and Gold Bond Ultimate Men’s Lotion.

Consider a product line with 50% gross margins (after subtracting volume-related expenses from prices). The cost for handling an individual customer order is SEK 750, and the extra cost to handle a production order for a non-stocked item is SEK 2,250.

The fragrance market is the major part of the care market. During the 90’s, this market has known a considerable growth. Currently, it might be entering a maturity phase. The perfume market is highly competitive and there are a lot of fragrance houses which are competing for sales. The total global market is over 25 billion Dollars.

Is there a way to estimate the cost of services and product to customers such that Stuart’s Branded Foods can be competitive in their market? Use the illustrations of the two customers to demonstrate your approach. What would be the selling price per kit or per cup for each customer?

According to Vivian Guo (2012), Cost-plus pricing is the simplest and oldest method of determining price and provide the basis for doing business. For calculating this price we need add together the direct labour cost, direct material cost, selling and administrative costs, and overhead costs for a product. Then we need to add to it a markup percentage (AccountingTools, 2016). The pricing formula is:

7. Though numbers given in the cost data can not be contested, I would definitely contest the way total cost has been computed. The item 345 department operates within a large manufacturing facility that churns out number of other products too. Hence judging the profitability of item 345 on the basis of total cost is not practical.

Businesses – from manufacturing, merchandising and service industries alike – take careful considerations for their costing systems. Setting-up competitive prices in the market can be a result of proper costing methods. Misallocation of costs may lead to incorrect price estimates, continuous production of unprofitable products, and ineffective processing schedules. In this case study, we will discuss the costing methods Zauner Ornaments are currently using and upon conclusion, it will enable us to distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of each costing method.

INTRODUCTION Businesses – from manufacturing, merchandising and service industries alike – take careful consideration in the analysis of their costing systems in order to be able to set up competitive prices in the market. Misallocation of costs may lead to incorrect price estimates, continuous production of unprofitable products, and ineffective processing schedules. In this case study, we will discuss the costing methods which Zauner Ornaments have used or is currently using and, in conclusion, be able to distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of each costing method. CASE CONTEXT The case seeks to assist Zauner’s comptroller, Yu Chia-yi, in determining the best costing method for their overhead costs. In addition we also aim to

Figure 5: Lush has a large variety of soap, one of its many product line

Consider a product line with 50% gross margins (after subtracting volume-related expenses from prices). The cost for handling an individual customer order is SEK 750, and the extra cost to handle a production order for a non-stocked item is SEK 2,250.