Reference no: EM132262597
Product Strategy Duff has always followed a level production strategy because Duff prefers not to fire and hire employees. Management is open to change if there is enough of a cost benefit for the change. In order to find the best fit for Duff you are going to try the current production plan, a chase demand strategy, and keeping a steady work force of 20 workers using overtime and sub-contracting when needed.
Month Demand Item #
Jan 782 Beginning inventory 0
Feb 887 Beginning workforce 25
Mar 900 Production Rate 38
Apr 1152 Barrels per worker/month 38
May 1152 Regular production cost 40
Jun 1331 Overtime Production cost 60
Jul 1568 Subcontracting cost 70
Aug 1567 Overtime capacity Not > Reg production
Sep 1423 Subcontracted capacity Unlimited
Oct 1111 Holding cost 8
Nov 930 Hiring cost 2000
Dec 1021 Firing cost 3000
Note: All costs are per barrel