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please upload detailed steps, I'll give a thumb up Old Vine Vineyard produces premium wine. Its success in the industry is due to its quality.although all its customers,wine shops,and specialty grocery stores.are very cost conscious and negotiate for price cuts on all large orders.Noting that the wine industry is becoming increasingly competitive,Old Vine is looking for a way to meet the challenge.It is negotiating with Eastern Seasons,a regional specialty grocery storeregarding a large order of wine.Old Vine is currently producing at under-capacity and would like to keep its production facilities going.gaining better economies of scale by increasing production. Eastern Seasons has agreed toa large order(2.000 bottles,but only at a price of$39 per bottle.The special order can be produced in one batch with available capacity.Old Vine gathered the following information Next month's budgeted operating information based on 10.000 units/month,and a normal batch size of 1.000 bottles): Regular sales price(per bottle) $55 Per-unit costs: Variable manufacturing costs 22 Batch-level costs(incurred with each batch produced) Variable marketing costs 10 Fixed manufacturing costs 6 Fixed marketing costs 2 Special order information(order is produced in one batch of 2,000 bottles): Units(bottles) 2,000 Selling price per botte $39 No variable marketing costs would be associated with the special order,but Old Vine has spent $2.500 during the past two months trying to get Eastern Seasons to execute a deal. Required: How much will the Special order change Old Vine's total operating income? 2.List three non-financial factors that should be considered in this decision

Answer 1

Determine the impact of the special order on Old Vine's total operating income due need to compare the income from the special order with the income from regular sales. manufacturing of Income from Special Order.

Revenue from the special order: 2,000 bottles × $39 per bottle = $78,000 Variable manufacturing costs: 2,000 bottles × $22 per bottle = $44,000 Batch-level costs: No additional costs mentioned Fixed manufacturing costs: No additional costs mentioned Fixed marketing costs: No additional costs mentioned Total costs for the special order: $44,000 Income from the special order: Revenue - Total costs = $78,000 - $44,000 = $34,000 Calculation of Income from Regular Sales: Revenue from regular sales: 10,000 units × $55 per unit = $550,000 Variable manufacturing costs: 10,000 units × $22 per unit = $220,000 Batch-level costs: 10 batches × ($10 variable marketing costs + $6 fixed manufacturing costs + $2 fixed marketing costs) = $180 Fixed manufacturing costs: No additional costs mentioned Fixed marketing costs: No additional costs mentioned Total costs from regular sales: $220,000 + $180 = $220,180 Income from regular sales: Revenue - Total costs = $550,000 - $220,180 = $329,820 Calculation of the Change in Total Operating Income: Change in total operating income = Income from the special order - Income from regular sales Change in total operating income = $34,000 - $329,820 = -$295,820 The special order will result in a decrease in Old Vine's total operating income by $295,820. Three non-financial factors to consider in this decision could include: Brand reputation: Will accepting the lower price for the special order impact the perception of Old Vine's premium quality and brand image? Customer loyalty: Will accepting the special order at a lower price negatively affect the relationships with other customers who pay the regular sales price? Long-term business strategy: How does fulfilling this special order align with Old Vine's overall business strategy and goals, considering factors such as market positioning and future growth opportunities? Considering these non-financial factors along with the financial impact is essential in making a well-informed decision.