Assignment task: I need an explanation and understanding on the following:
(Operation Management Dependent vs. Independent Demand)
Big Town Dairy produces 15,000 gallons of ice cream each week. They produce their own milk, milk fat, and milk protein/whey supply. They purchase sugar, all flavoring or additives, and packaging from other vendors.
Respond to the following:
1. Choose any flavor of ice cream - identify which flavor you chose.
2. Break down the product (don't forget the packaging) - what do you need to produce a complete product?
3. Identify the dependent and independent demand items. Explain your rationale for each variable (why is it independent or dependent?).
4. What other products could have a dependent demand relationship to ice cream?