Task step by step write up

1. Identified product categories.

2. Created a separate spreadsheet for each category.
3. Besides provided information, calculated how many cartons will fit in a 40' HQ
Container. The assumption (in reality it would be checked and confirmed) is that all
product will be in cartons. Thus, even where it says, for instance, that a 40' HQ
Container fits 2500 units, but a carton has 75 units (2500:75=33.33), it is clear that a
container can only fit 33 full cartons, thus only 2475 actual units per container.
4. Calculated the total cost for container based on total number of cartons rather
than units.
5. For prices indicated in RMB, calculated USD price using current exchange rate.
6. I would contact the sourcing specialist or suppliers to get information on the
missing data such as number of units per carton or container. Otherwise, it could
also be calculated/estimated if carton/product specifications are known. For the
purpose of this assignment all missing data is highlighted and calculations are based
on available parameters.
7. Furthermore, in some cases such as with snowballs and paper airplanes, there
seems to be a large discrepancy in terms of price as well as number of units per
container. The information suggests that there may be a significant product size
difference, explaining why products from one supplier are half of the price of the
other and fit a significantly higher number of units into a 40' HQ Container. This
information should be provided by the supplier to help you make a decision on
which product to purchase.