Theory of constraints, contribution margin, sensitivity analysis. Damon Furniture (DF) produces fiberglass doors in two processes: molding and finishing. DF is currently producing two models: Masoline and Aldernite. Production in the molding department is limited by the amount of materials available. Production in the finishing department is limited by the amount of trained labor available. The only variable costs are materials in the molding department and labor in the finishing department. Following are the re- quirements and limitations by model and department: Molding Materials 30 pounds per door 3 hours per door 45 pounds per door 540,000 pounds $3 per pound Selling Price $235 per door $305 per door Finishing Time Masoline Aldernite Materials/Labor Available Cost of materials and labor 4 hours per door 102,000 hours $15 per hour
Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
Cost Volume Profit (CVP) analysis is a cost accounting method that analyses the effect of fluctuating cost and volume on the operating profit. Also known as break-even analysis, CVP determines the break-even point for varying volumes of sales and cost structures. This information helps the managers make economic decisions on a short-term basis. CVP analysis is based on many assumptions. Sales price, variable costs, and fixed costs per unit are assumed to be constant. The analysis also assumes that all units produced are sold and costs get impacted due to changes in activities. All costs incurred by the company like administrative, manufacturing, and selling costs are identified as either fixed or variable.
Marginal Costing
Marginal cost is defined as the change in the total cost which takes place when one additional unit of a product is manufactured. The marginal cost is influenced only by the variations which generally occur in the variable costs because the fixed costs remain the same irrespective of the output produced. The concept of marginal cost is used for product pricing when the customers want the lowest possible price for a certain number of orders. There is no accounting entry for marginal cost and it is only used by the management for taking effective decisions.
If DF sells three Masoline for each Aldernite, how much would production and contribution margin increase if the assembly department could get 780 more labor hours at $15 per hour?
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