Shoals Corporation puts significant emphasis on cash flow when planning capital investments. The company chose its discount rate of 8 percent based on the rate of return it must pay its owners and creditors. Using that rate, Shoals Corporation then uses different methods to determine the most appropriate capital outlays.This year, Shoals Corporation is considering buying five new backhoes to replace the backhoes it now owns. The new backhoes are faster, cost less to run, provide for more accurate trench digging, have comfort features for the operators, and have 1-year maintenance agreements to go with them. The old backhoes are working just fine, but they do require considerable maintenance. The backhoe operators are very familiar with the old backhoes and would need to learn some new skills to use the new backhoes.The following information is available to use in deciding whether to purchase the new backhoes:Instructions1. Evaluate, discuss, and compare whether to purchase the new equipment or overhaul the old equipment. (Hint: For the old machine, the initial investment is the cost of the overhaul. For the new machine, subtract the salvage value of the old machine to determine the initial cost of the investment.)Calculate the net present value of the old backhoes and the new backhoes.Discuss the net present value of each, including what the calculations reveal about whether the company should purchase the new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes.Calculate the payback period for keeping the old backhoes and purchasing the new backhoes. (Hint: For the old machines, evaluate the payback of an overhaul.)Discuss the payback method and what the payback periods of the old backhoes and new backhoes reveal about whether the company should purchase new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes. Calculate the profitability index for keeping the old backhoes and purchasing new backhoes.Discuss the profitability index of each, including what the calculations reveal about whether the company should purchase the new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes.2. Identify and discuss any intangible benefits that might influence this decision.3. Answer the following: Should the company purchase the new backhoes or continue using the old backhoes? Explain your decision.This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Conduct research surrounding potential barriers to entry for new-comers into asset-based supply chain and logistics. Taking the vantage point of a consulting firm, write a short white paper whose audience is a client that is considering starting-up an asset-based supply chain and logistics company. The paper will provide a solution for a new-comer’s entry into asset-based supply chain and logistics.Specific sections to your white paper should include:Define the audience and their concerns;Potential barriers to entry for new-comers;Compare and contrast potential barriers for an asset-based new-comer versus non-asset based new-comer;Provide a recommended solution as to which approach (asset vs. non-asset) is best;Summarize the potential benefits and return on investment from your recommendation;Conclusion.Your posting should be at least 500 words in length.PLEASE LOOK UP WHITE PAPER FORMATHELPFUL REFERENCES FROM ASSIGNED READINGS: Cho, J. J., Ozment, J., & Sink, H. (2008). Logistics capability, logistics outsourcing and firm performance in an e-commerce market. Klie, L. (2011). Marketing dollars move to interactive. Rungtusanatham, M., Salvador, F., Forza, C., & Choi, T. Y. (2003). Supply-chain linkages and operational performance: A resource-based-view perspective.Hillman, M. (2006). Risk and reward are found in logistics, transportation, and global trade.

Scenario: You are a juvenile justice consultant creating a proposal that will be presented to the state legislature concerning the future of the juvenile justice system.Create a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation detailing your proposal for improving the efficacy of the future juvenile justice system in your area.Include the following in your proposal:A brief explanation of how community involvement, law enforcement, courts, and corrections affect the juvenile justice systemA description of how effective your state is at rehabilitating youth, providing restorative justice, and preventing recidivismSuggestions for how to improve all of the following aspects of the juvenile justice system in your state:community involvementlaw enforcementcourts and sentencingcorrectionsrehabilitationrestorative justiceprevention of recidivismJustification for your suggestions based on history, trends, causation theories, and potential for reform; use current statistics and data to support your claimsDetailed speaker notesA title slide, concluding slide, and reference slide for works cited in the presentationFormat your assignment according to APA guidelines.Submit your assignment.My area is Arizona