Assume the sales budget for April and May is 41,000 units and 43,000 units, respectively. The production budget for the same two months is 38,000 units and 39,000 units, respectively. Each unit of finished goods required 3 pounds of raw materials. The company always maintains raw materials inventory equal to 25% of the following months production needs. If the company pays $2.50 per pound of raw material, then what is the estimated cost of raw material purchases for April

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u. s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.