As firms start operating on a global basis, need to manage the shipping of raw materials, components, and supplies among various manufacturing sites at the most economical and reliable rates.

Richard is one of the leading college basketball players in the state of florida. he also maintains a good academic record. looking at his talent and potential, furman university offers to bear the expenses for his college education.

Describe a real or made-up but possible example of a situation where an employee faces a conflict of interest. explain at least two things the company could do to make sure the employee won't be tempted into unethical behavior by that conflict of interest. (3.0 points)

An allergy products superstore buys 6000 of their most popular model of air filters each year. the price of the air filters is $18. the cost of ordering and receiving shipments is $12 per order. accounting estimates annual carrying costs are 20% of the price. the supplier lead time is 2 days. the store operates 240 days per year. each order is received from the supplier in a single delivery. there are no quantity discounts. what is the store’s minimum total annual cost of placing orders & carrying inventory?