A manager must make a decision on shipping. There are two shippers: A and B. Both offer a two-day rate: A for $514, and B for $527. In addition, A offers a three-day rate of $472 and a nine-day rate of $407, and B offers a four-day rate of $458 and a seven-day rate of $424. Annual holding costs are 31 percent of unit price. Three hundred and sixty boxes are to be shipped, and each box has a price of $146. Which shipping alternative would you recommend

Panera bread is a chain of cafes serving sandwiches, soups, and freshly baked breads. the company began in 1981 with stores primarily located along the east coast of the united states. since then, the firm has expanded to over 1,300 locations throughout the united states and canada. the firm has strong earnings and has been designated by business week as a "significant growth company." panera bread executives are considering the idea of expanding globally by opening cafes in asia through a franchising strategy. which of the following, if true, supports the argument that panera bread should expand into asia through franchising? a: the panera bread menu changes rapidly, and each cafe's artisan bread bakers receive regular training on new recipes. b: panera bread executives want fast access to the asian market without a significant investment of capital. c: panera bread executives want to test the asian market with a short-term commitment that allows them to make quick profits. d: the panera bread mission is to make excellent bread available to customers around the world.

Sally is buying a home and the closing date is set for april 20th. the annual property taxes are $1,234.00 and have not been paid yet. using actual days, how much will the buyer be credited and the seller be debited

Which two tasks does an industry safety and health engineer perform?