Metropolitan bus company purchases diesel fuel from american petroleum supply. american petroleum supply charges $250.00 to cover delivery expenses. the lead time for a new shipment from american petroleum is 10 days and the cost of holding a gallon of fuel in storage is $0.04 per month or $0.48 per year and annual fuel usage is 150,000 gallons. mbc operates 300 days a year. what is the optimal order quantity for mbc? how frequently should mbc order to replenish the gasoline supply? the mbc storage tanks have a capacity of 150,00 gallons. should mbc consider expanding the capacity of its storage tanks? what is the reorder point?

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u.s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.