Origami Box Business
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ORIGAMI BOX BUSINESS

OBJECTIVE

To make the most profit & explore Reverse Engineering

FOCUS

Teamwork, Creativity, Problem Solving

COSTS

  • Store - $1

           – Scissors, ruler, paper

  • Fines ($0.50 each)

           – Negativity, consulting, misconduct

RULES

  • Choose roles, name

BUY -> MAKE -> SELL

  • Manager/Administrator Paper work, manage, speak with CEO
  • Designer Reverse engineer, size box
  • Manufactures Buy, build & product efficiency
  • Tester/R&QA/Inspector Measure, label S, M or L &  Sell
  • Presenter/Marketer

REVENUE

(Area of box top)

  • Small box - 0 to 3 sq. in. = $3
  • Medium box - 3 to 6 sq. in. = $2
  • Large box - 6 to 9 sq. in. = $1

+/- 20% Fluctuation

OTHER

  • Q1 Demand: 2 large, 1 medium, 1 small (+/- 2 Fluctuation)
  • Graph cost,  revenue, profit by Quarter
  • 10 minute Quarters
  • Graph & present

 

Designed by: Dr. Ronald Bell, MOVES/Master Builder

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