A manufacturing plant averaged $740 of raw materials, $230 of work-in-process inventory, and $1030 of finished goods inventory during the month. If the cost of goods sold this month amounted to $10,000, what is the inventory turnover for the month? {Ans: Monthly cost of goods sold / Inventory Investment = $10,000 / ($740 + $230 + $1030) = 5}A restaurant runs a special promotion on lobster and plans to sell twice as many lobsters as usual. When this large order is sent to the distributor, the distributor assumes the large size is a trend, not a one-time event. The distributor therefore places an even larger order with the lobsterman. This behavior is the result of which of the following? {Ans: B) the bullwhip effect}Provide an example of the postponement strategy for improving service productivity. {Ans: The postponement strategy refers to customizing the product at delivery, not at production. Examples will vary, but a home builder might leave some tasks unfinished until the house is sold, so that the buyer can make those final decisions. Carpeting, paint colors, cabinet doors, and some appliance choices might be good examples. Another example would be cars or vans.}Costs of dissatisfaction, repair