Beverage Production and Distribution Cost Management

Data:

• Monthly Fixed Costs: $6,000,000
• Variable Costs per Unit: $1.20
• Units Produced: 7,000,000
• Distribution Costs per Unit: $0.40

Requirements:

1. Calculate the total monthly costs, including distribution costs.
2. Determine the cost per unit.
3. Analyze the impact of producing 1,500,000 additional units on total and per-unit costs.
4. Discuss the importance of managing distribution costs.
5. Recommend strategies for optimizing beverage production and distribution.
6. Evaluate the potential benefits of using data analytics for cost control.
7. Assess the impact of cost control measures on the company's global supply chain efficiency.