Certo Health Products Was Formed Two Years Ago to Produce

Certo Health Products was formed two years ago to produce and distribute a newly-patented protein supplement. Two variations of the original supplement have since been developed and introduced for general sale. The three products are processed in essentially the same way, but Ann Marshall, the owner of Certo, anticipates that a half-dozen new products will be developed for sale in the next two years. These products will not be variations of the patented supplement, and will require a different production process other than the one currently used. Ann has asked you to review the current use of a single volume-based rate and explain the arguments for using departmental rates with activity-based drivers.