Production Budget

Assume that Stillwater Designs produces two automotive subwoofers: S12L7 and S12L5. The S12L7 sells for $475, and the S12L5 sells for $300. Projected sales (number of speakers) for the coming five quarters are as follows:

S12L7 S12L5
First quarter, 20X1 1,120 1,820
Second quarter, 20X1 3,080 1,960
Third quarter, 20X1 7,840 7,420
Fourth quarter, 20X1 6,440 5,460
First quarter, 20X2 1,260 1,680
The vice president of sales believes that the projected sales are realistic and can be achieved by the company.

Stillwater Designs needs a production budget for each product (representing the amount that must be outsourced to manufacturers located in Asia). Beginning inventory of S12L7 for the first quarter of 20X1 was 340 boxes. The company's policy is to have 20% of the next quarter's sales of S12L7 in ending inventory. Beginning inventory of S12L5 was 170 boxes. The company's policy is to have 30% of the next quarter's sales of S12L5 in ending inventory.

Required:

a. Prepare a production budget for each quarter for 20X1 and for the year in total.

Stillwater Designs
Production Budget for S12L7
For the Year Ended December 31, 20X1
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Year
Sales
Desired ending inventory
Total needs
Less: Beginning inventory
Units produced

b. Prepare a production budget for each quarter for 20X1 and for the year in total. If required, round your answers to nearest whole value.

Stillwater Designs
Production Budget for S12L5
For the Year Ended December 31, 20X1
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Year
Sales
Desired ending inventory
Total needs
Less: Beginning inventory
Units produced

Stillwater Designs

Production Budget for S12L7

For the Year Ended December 31, 20X1

                                                     1st Qtr.       2nd Qtr.      3rd Qtr.      4th Qtr.

Sales                                              1,120           3,080         7,840          6,440

Desired ending inventory              616            1,568          1,228            252

Total needs                                   1,736           4,648         9,068          6,692

Less: Beginning inventory             (340)          (616)          (1,568)         (1,228)

Units produced                           1,396            4,032        7,500           5,464

Stillwater Designs

Production Budget for S12L5

For the Year Ended December 31, 20X1

1,680

                                                    1st Qtr.         2nd Qtr.      3rd Qtr.       4th Qtr.

Sales                                              1,820            1,960          7,420           5,460

Desired ending inventory               588           2,220           1,638              504  

Total needs                                   2,408           4,180            9,058          5,964

Less: Beginning inventory              (170)              (588)          (2,220)        (1,638)

Units produced                            2,238           3,592            6,838         4,326

Explanation:

Production Budget shows the quantities of finished goods that must be produced to meet expected sells plus any increase of inventory levels that might be required.

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.