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Revenue increases calculated at $25 per can vs recommended price of $20 per can

Baby formula
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
Anonymous A asked on Sep 29, 2023
In this question, we are asked to calculate the total new revenues for the WIP program.  We are told that the cost of cans under the WIP program are set fo $20.  However, in the calculations, we take the non-WIP can sal ... (read entire question)
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Additional revenue through market share increase

Baby formula
Most recent answer on Aug 18, 2023
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Hi there, I would be happy to provide the solution: Given that BabyformulaCo will be provided more shelf space, their market share increases from 30% to 33%. However, out of those 5.16m additional cans of baby formula, ... (read entire answer)
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Why is the increase in revenues (as a result of market share increase) calculated the way it is? As opposed to simple calcs?

Baby formula
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Hi there, I would be happy to provide the solution: Given that BabyformulaCo will be provided more shelf space, their market share increases from 30% to 33%. However, out of those 5.16m additional cans of baby formula, ... (read entire answer)
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How would you structure this Baby formula case?

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Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2021
Anonymous A asked on Jun 22, 2021
Hello everyone! I would like to know everyone opinion on this case structuring, based on the case Baby Formula, which says: Problem Definition Our client is a producer & distributor of baby formula. They sell ... (read entire question)
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Im not certain why cost is deducted from revenue for the entirety of the contract bid.

Baby formula
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Hi Ukasha, If I understand your question correctly, the answer is embedded in the case here: Typically, the client calculates profitability by deducting COGS & Overhead from the retail price. In such a scena ... (read entire answer)
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