Discussion 1:
1. How would your business work in term of operations (production, inventory control, distribution, customer service, research and development, etc.)
2. 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
2. Production process: how will you produce the product
3. Inventory control- how much inventory you will have
4. Distribution- how will you distribute the product
5. Customer service- how will you handle customers and returns
6. Research and Development- how will you improve the product and how will you continue to search for new combinations/ flavors
Check out Chapter 11- operations for information, worksheets, and a sample plan for ideas
Technology
1. What do you use technology for and how? (database management, inventory system, phones, cloud)
2. Discuss technology in the production process, or operations overall
3. Discuss technology in other areas of business (administration, R&D)
4. Hardware, software, telecommunications
Check Chapter 12-technology plan for information and page 222 for an illustration of all the areas you can use technology.
Discussion 2:
Financial Options and Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Determine two to three 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.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.