Charlie Corporation is considering buying a new donut maker. This machine will replace an old donut maker that still has a useful life of 6 years. The new machine will cost $3,750 a year to operate, as opposed to the old machine, which costs $4,175 per year to operate. Also, because of increased capacity, an additional 21,500 donuts a year can be produced. The company makes a contribution margin of $0.10 per donut. The old machine can be sold for $8,500 and the new machine costs $31,500. The incremental annual net cash inflows provided by the new machine would be:

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.