Ajax Manufacturing installed a new inventory tracking system in its warehouse that includes bar code scanners. Warehouse personnel must scan each item in the warehouse on a monthly basis. To properly close the books each month on a timely basis, the inventory must be scanned in a 36-hour period. The ware¬ house employs six workers who, in addition to their normal jobs, must perform the inventory count (scan). During certain months, the inventory is allowed to expand to meet seasonal demands. During these months, the inventory scan requires the warehouse personnel to work as many as 30 hours to scan all items in inventory. In addition, the scanners do not always record all inventory items due to the low operating temperatures required for Ajax’s inventory. From a recent audit, it has come to the attention of Ajax’s management that the inventory records are not always accurate.

Required Identify and explain which aspect(s) of feasibility Ajax failed to consider prior to installing the inventory tracking system.