Vulcan Mold-Maker will need to be approved by the board of directors. Having already been rejected three times for a similar type of mold maker by the board and most recently as late as 1999 this will not be an easy task. Further more Fonderia di Torino is running at 90% capacity the addition of an extra 30% capacity would currently go unused. 2) Worker’s Union: The current collective bargaining agreement between the worker’s union and management is prohibitive. Cost cutting in the form of human
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BMGT440 - Midterm Individual Case Fonderia di Torino‚ S.p.A Question 1 There are many benefits of acquiring the Vulcan Mold-Maker. In terms of purely economic benefits‚ this machine is less labor intensive‚ requiring only one worker per shift whereas the old machines required 12 workers per shift and 3 workers for maintenance. The new machine also provides a higher depreciation tax shield and cost savings in other areas of the foundry. Other benefits include improvements in quality‚ lower
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Case Introduction Fonderia di Torino S.P.A‚ founded in 1912 by Benito Cerini‚ was a manufacturing company which produced metal castings using semi-automated molding machines. The company’s main line of business was the production of precision metal castings for use in automotive‚ aerospace‚ and construction equipment. The company excelled at this and was awarded because of the quality of its products. The mainly European customers of Fonderia di Torino were original-equipment manufacturers (OEM)
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considered before the project is accepted or rejected. Question 1: What is the basic nature of the problem in this case? Answer: The basic nature of the problem in this case is all about capital budgeting issue that was being faced by Fonderia di Torino S.p.A. in decided to have some resources investments in order to manage their production throughputs. Managing director of this specialty foundry must decide whether to approve a major investment to automate part of her plant ’s production process
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Fonderia di Torino‚ S.p.A Midterm Individual Case Fonderia di Torino‚ S.p.A is a manufacturing company who produces metal castings using six semi-automated molding machines. However‚ they are currently considering purchasing a Vulcan Mold-Maker machine to replace the six machines currently in place. The firm needs to consider all costs in deciding whether to keep the current machines or purchase the Vulcan Mold-Maker. Buying the Vulcan machine will result in year 0 outflows of 1.01 million
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Company Analysis Gran Tierra has grown exponentially since commencing operations in 2005. By following a strategy of acquiring and capitalizing on undervalued assets in South America the company has managed to secure a steady revenue stream to fund growth. In five years‚ from 2008-2012 the company has increased in value by 63% (Appendix B). Additionally the company has an impressive debt to total assets ratio of 0.25 and a current ratio of 2.16 (Appendix C). Moreover‚ the company has been able to
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Finance Case Study: Fonderia di Torino S.p.A. Case Overview: Company considering purchase of Vulcan Mold-Maker automated molding machine. Machine prepares sand molds into molten iron using iron castings‚ automates manual intensive process. Questions: 1. Assess the economic benefits of acquiring the Vulcan Mold-Maker machine. What is the initial outlay? What are the benefits over time? What is an appropriate discount rate? Does the net present value (NPV) warrant the investment in the
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The movie “GranTorino” demonstrates that the casualties of war are not just those on the front line. Nearly all of the characters have experiences the impact of war even though most of the have never been near the front line. This essay will explore the way that war has impact on different character. Walt Kowalski’s family directly experience the negative ways of war. When Walk the main character comes back from was he’s a changed person who doesn’t really like other people and finds it really
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David Kahen Professor Fernandez Hispanic Film in English Translation 12/24/2015 Finding meaning in "El turismo es un gran invento" El Turismo es un Gran Invento (Tourism is a Great Invention) is a Spanish film that came out in 1968. The film was directed by Pedro Lazaga alongside Pedro Maso as the primary producer. The shots of villages and beaches were done in Torrelaguna and Marbella‚ as well as their surroundings‚ respectively. The tourism market is always full of luxury‚ comfort‚ and enjoyment
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MM 5007 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FONDERIA DI TORINO YP 52 A – Syndicate 2 Lupita Thanaya Putri – 29114322 Andika Fadhli – 29114358 Grace Alonia Sitepu – 29114403 Wildan Rachman – 29114416 Gwendy Dale Henry – 29114954 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI BANDUNG 2015 FONDERIA DI TORINO Case Background Fonderia di Torino specialized in tlie production of precision metal castings for use in automotive. aerospace. and constluction equipment. In
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