Write a one-page analysis according to the Business Brief Guidelines Complete sentences must be used (bullets not acceptable). Your analysis must be written using a concise writing style. Your brief should incorporate all of following instructions:
a. An opening paragraph briefly introducing the case situation.
Note: The first half of the opening paragraph is to provide a synopsis of the company. The second half of the opening paragraph is state the problem (From Step 1 of the matrix).
b. Analysis header - The analytical section should be based on your personal assessment of the financial results from the worksheet. Develop your analysis using percentages and/or relevant dollar totals/balances. This section has the highest point value and should address the following:
i. What are the relevant costs that impact the volume production decision(s) at the two locations?
ii. Based on the production split for worksheets #2 and #3, what was the contribution margin impact for each location and why?