Reference no: EM132425802

Problem 1:

• How would your business work in term of operations (production, inventory control, distribution, customer service, research and development, etc.)

• Discuss the implications of technology in your company's operations.

• Consider the areas below as you address these questions. Condense the key information in two solid paragraphs focusing on the specific information pertaining to your NAB Company.

Operations:

• Describe the day-to-day functions of your company. How will you run your business? Consider the following areas:

1. Facilities

• Production process: how will you produce the product

• Inventory control- how much inventory you will have

• Distribution- how will you distribute the product

• Customer service- how will you handle customers and returns

• Research and Development- how will you improve the product and how will you continue to search for new combinations/ flavors

         2. Technology

• What do you use technology for and how? (database management, inventory system, phones, cloud)

• Discuss technology in the production process, or operations overall

• Discuss technology in other areas of business (administration, R&D)

• Hardware, software, telecommunications

Problem 2:

• Financial Options and Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

• Determine two to three (2-3) methods of using stocks and options to create a risk-free hedge portfolio can be created. Support your answer with examples of these methods being used to create a risk-free hedge portfolio.

•  From the scenario, create a unique hypothetical weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and rate of return. Recommend whether or not the company should expand, and defend your position.