Foundations of Business: Breakeven Analysis

Read Chapter 10.6. Review PowerPoint Presentation (linked below) and complete the breakeven assignment. Breakeven Analysis Play Kahoot! to review material. Watch video on Industrial Design. Learning Targets: I understand that breakeven analysis is a method of determining the level of sales at which the company will break even (have no profit or loss). I can define the following: fixed […]

Foundations of Business: Forecasting Demand

Read Chapter 10.5. Watch this Forecasting video and complete the Forecasting assignment in Teams. Learning Target: I can define market share. I can use a spreadsheet to forecast and evaluate trend lines.

Foundations of Business: Product Development

Watch Design Mix video and complete the worksheet. Discuss product development process from Chapter 10.7. Learning Target: I can describe the process of developing a product that meets customer needs.

Foundations of Business: Protecting Your Idea

Read Chapter 10.8. Watch video on patent application process.   Discuss 4 Types of Patents: Utility patent Provisional patent Design patent Plant patent   Discuss 3 Patent Strategies: Defensive Offensive Licensing   Learning Target: I can explain a patent and the criteria required to get one.

Foundations of Business: Operations Management in Manufacturing

Read Exploring Business Chapter 11.1 and answer the questions on your worksheet (read this article for ideas if needed). Watch mass customization definition video and this mass customization video. Explore careers in manufacturing via the Dayton Region Manufacturers Association website. Discuss with your table an interesting career from the website and determine the education or training required […]

Foundations of Business: Facility Layouts

Read Exploring Business Chapter 11.2. View the PowerPoint presentation: 11.2 Facility Layout Watch Facility Layout video at Staco Energy Products. Watch McGregor Metalworking tour. Discuss the types of facility layouts used in the videos. Learning Target: I can identify facility layout choices used by different manufacturers.