What is the objective of the product decision? A. To develop and implement a product strategy that minimizes the product life cycle. B. To develop and implement a product strategy that exceeds the demands of the supply chain with a competitive advantage. C. To develop and implement a product strategy that meets the demands of the marketplace with a competitive advantage. D. To develop and implement a product strategy that positions the firm as an industry leader.

Belstone, inc. is a merchandiser of stone ornaments. it sold 15,000 units during the year. the company has provided the following information: sales revenue $ 520,000 purchases (excluding freight in) 338,500 selling and administrative expenses 32,000 freight in 15,000 beginning merchandise inventory 43,000 ending merchandise inventory 58,500 how much is the gross profit for the year?

Russell's is considering purchasing $697,400 of equipment for a four-year project. the equipment falls in the five-year macrs class with annual percentages of .2, .32, .192, .1152, .1152, and .0576 for years 1 to 6, respectively. at the end of the project the equipment can be sold for an estimated $135,000. the required return is 13.2 percent and the tax rate is 23 percent. what is the amount of the aftertax salvage value of the equipment assuming no bonus depreciation is taken

Which of the following distribution systems offers speed and reliability when emergency supplies are needed overseas? a. railroadsb. airfreightc. truckingd. pipelinese. waterways