“Airvent Fans Co” Case Study 2 Assignment Solution

To do the Case Study 2 assignment:

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  • ➢ Read the case study and answer the following questions:
    Case study questions:
    1- How does Airvent Fans Co.’s inventory management strategy contribute
    to or detract from its ability to meet fluctuating demand in the ceiling
    fan market?
    2- Considering the various types of inventories maintained by Airvent Fans
    Co., including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, how
    does the company balance the costs associated with carrying excess
    inventory against the risk of stockouts and lost sales?
    3- What factors should Airvent Fans Co. consider when determining the
    appropriate level of safety stock for its key components, such as stators,
    rotors, and blades, given the lead times and variability in demand?
    4- How can Airvent Fans Co. optimize its inventory turnover ratio to
    improve cash flow and operational efficiency, particularly in light of the
    forecasted increase in demand for ceiling fans?
    5- In what ways can inventory forecasting techniques, such as time-series
    analysis or demand sensing, help Airvent Fans Co. anticipate future
    demand more accurately and thereby reduce excess inventory and
    stockouts?
    6- Discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of implementing a
    just-in-time (JIT) inventory system at Airvent Fans Co. How might such a
    system impact the company’s production processes and supply chain
    relationships?
    7- Considering the variety of fan models manufactured by Airvent Fans Co.,
    how can the company implement product segmentation strategies to
    optimize inventory management and ensure that the right products are
    available to meet customer demand?
    8- Could Airvent Fans Co. have met the demand of 2017 given its current
    capacity, without any changes?
    9- Can Airvent Fans Co. meet the forecasted production targets for 2018
    and 2019 without any addition to its capacity?
    10- With projected demand expected to reach 1.2 million fans annually
    by 2020, how can Airvent Fans Co. restructure itself to meet this capacity
    requirement? What should be the capacity they should plan?

Instructions and Rubric:

  1. Introduction (10%)
  • Provide a brief overview of the case study topic and its relevance.
  • Include a concise thesis statement highlighting the case study’s main purpose.
  1. Answering Questions (70%)
  • All questions (above) must be included in the text without screenshots and answered
    properly with data analysis if needed.
  1. Conclusion (10%)
  • Summarize the main findings and their implications.
  1. References and organization (APA style) (10%)
  • Compile a list of all sources used in the case study.
  • Cite the references according to the APA (American Psychological Association) style
    guidelines.
    Note: It is essential to adhere to academic integrity and avoid plagiarism. You may seek assistance from AI platforms but ensure that your work reflects your own analysis and interpretation. High similarity
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