Week 2 Assignment

1. What key concept or technique from the week’s readings were you able to utilize in the

quarter’s decisions?

2. Using the Pre-Tax Net Income (Plan vs Actual + SRO) Walk Chart, analyze the Growth

and Market Share variances and explain the key drivers. Provide data to support your

analysis.

3. Using the Cash Flow Walk Chart, identify two large sources/uses of cash and explain the

key drivers. Provide data to support your explanations.

4. What was the biggest issue in developing your budget and why?

5. What was your most beneficial role play?

6. What learning can you take from the quarter that would benefit your career? How will

you apply that learning to your current and/or future role?

7. What additional information would you like to share about your factory’s supply chain

performance. Focus on the people, productivity, material, or inspection decisions.