MAC3701 Assignment
2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2
2024 - DUE 9
September 2024 ;
100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted
solutions and
explanations.
ADMIN
[COMPANY NAME]
, MAC3701 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 9 September 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
Company information Pinatech (Pty) Ltd (“Pina”), based in
Isando, Gauteng, has a male-dominated executive team and
manufactures two types of premium laptop models: 14-inch
Deluxe and 16-inch Elite laptops (one laptop is equal to one
unit) for professionals and gamers. Their products are known for
superior performance and quality; hence, their laptops carry an
above-industry four-year warranty. The company has a strong
brand reputation and a loyal customer base. The company has a
December financial year end, uses an absorption costing system,
and values all its inventories using the first-in-first-out (FIFO)
method. Pina’s operations occur in two production stages, firstly
the enclosure stage and then the assembly stage. Enclosure stage
Using advanced machinery and semi-skilled labour, this stage
combines aluminium and magnesium alloys to mould and
produce high-end, durable laptop casings. Assembly stage
During this stage, highly skilled technical labourers carefully
install the main circuit board and advanced component sets into
the enclosure. Both production stages are complex and time-
consuming and are managed by only one factory supervisor who
monitors both operations and reports back to the production
head. The company operates at only 75% production capacity
and has opportunities to sell laptop casings as an additional
product line. The company has been facing challenges from
intense competition in a saturated market. Additionally, Pina
relies on a global supply chain to source its critical raw