Answer the fоllоwing questiоn in аccordаnce with the concepts аnd terminology found in Chapter 11 of the text.A hardware retailer orders extra snow shovels in October because winter storms usually create a predictable spike in demand. Which inventory role is being emphasized?
TRANSCRIPT: Speаker A (00:00) Tоdаy is June 27th, 2026. I'm with Cаssandra Bullen, my family friend, and we're meeting at her hоuse in Hamiltоn, Alabama. Speaker A (00:12) Okay, where did you grow up and what was it like growing up there? Cassandra Bullen (00:16) I grew up in Toledo, Ohio. To me it was always just normal, I guess. Cassandra Bullen (00:25) It was a rough side of town. I would probably say in poverty, but it was all I knew and it was good, so I enjoyed it. Cassandra Bullen (00:44) You're my siblings a lot of the times. How did you get your name? Cassandra Bullen (00:51) My mom told me that she named me after a woman on a soap opera. Speaker A (00:55) How do you spell it? C-A-S-S-A-N-D-R-A. Cassandra Bullen (01:03) And how do you spell the place that you were born or grew up? I was actually born in Adrian, Michigan, which is A-D-R-I-A-N. Cassandra Bullen (01:15) What was your first job like? What's funny is that I got my first job in my 10th grade year. Cassandra Bullen (01:26) It was going to be Tropical Smoothie at the mall in Toledo, Ohio. And I was super excited because I loved the strawberry banana smoothies. Cassandra Bullen (01:34) And then my mom sent me to work with my dad, so I needed to work there. So it turned into working at Super Value. Cassandra Bullen (01:42) And that was here. And if I think back to where I was obviously 15 years ago, that was my favorite job. Cassandra Bullen (02:01) Just scanning groceries, no care in the world. Where did you go to school, college, etc. Cassandra Bullen (02:09) in a while? I graduated and never went to college until now. Cassandra Bullen (02:25) At 35 years old. Taking online classes at Bevill. Cassandra Bullen (02:29) What was the name of your high school? Whitmer High School. Speaker A (02:34) And what's making you go to college now? Cassandra Bullen (02:38) Well, I didn't feel like fulfilled. See what I would do next. Cassandra Bullen (02:57) Why would you choose your favorite? Well, the one that I've had for 15 years just come by me by chance. Cassandra Bullen (03:05) After my first son was born, I stayed home for two years. And then I was like, oh my gosh, I've got to get out of this house. Cassandra Bullen (03:13) So his dad said, I'll go apply for Sightel because they hire everybody. And here I am 15 years later. Cassandra Bullen (03:23) So I did not choose it because I wanted it. It just fell into my lap and I've been there perfectly. Speaker A (03:41) Who's had the biggest influence on your life in a while? Cassandra Bullen (03:53) Probably say my grandfather. He's like, I'm from West By God, Virginia. Cassandra Bullen (04:05) We didn't have anything power, but he always worked hard. Made something of himself. Cassandra Bullen (04:18) Still enjoyed life. Like at this prime age of 80-ish. Cassandra Bullen (04:23) It's all about just living his life. Like he paid his dues. Cassandra Bullen (04:27) He did the same thing. What are some goals you still have to achieve? Cassandra Bullen (04:39) I would like to finish my little stint for community college. My ACT is in two weeks. Cassandra Bullen (04:51) I'd like to... How would your friends and family describe you? Cassandra Bullen (05:00) I don't know. I'd like... Cassandra Bullen (05:14) Hard to say... Speaker A (05:47) What's been the most important lesson you've learned? Cassandra Bullen (05:50) The grass is not always... Speaker A (05:58) What are some obstacles you have had to overcome? Cassandra Bullen (06:01) The obstacles, it's depending on... Reasoning, so that was probably different. Speaker A (06:50) What motivates you to keep working towards your goals? My boys. Speaker A (06:57) Uh... What's been your greatest success? Cassandra Bullen (07:10) As in what? Like, what am I most proud of? Cassandra Bullen (07:13) It would be my kids. What am I most proud of doing? Cassandra Bullen (07:17) My biggest disappointment and my joy. Speaker A (08:00) How would your friends and family describe you? Speaker C (08:06) Uh... Speaker A (08:07) What... I can't talk now. What qualities do you think have helped you succeed? Cassandra Bullen (08:32) Super resilient. Did go through a lot of things growing up. Speaker A (08:48) Some of your favorite hobbies or interests. Cassandra Bullen (08:53) Grade. What was the hardest part about moving? Being away from my family. Cassandra Bullen (09:22) Obviously my father's family lives here, but... The family that I grew up with is 700 miles away. Cassandra Bullen (09:33) What are your favorite memories from your childhood? Probably my godfather is also my Uncle Bob. Cassandra Bullen (09:46) Taking me to my very first concert. Putting me on his shoulders so I could watch Britney Spears perform. Speaker A (09:55) What are your favorite things about living here? Cassandra Bullen (10:25) That people are just truly kind, I would say. Like, in comparison to living in Ohio, like, people are not very kind. Cassandra Bullen (10:34) The goodness of the Southern mentality. Speaker A (10:40) What are some important values you live by? Cassandra Bullen (10:43) Some of the important values that I was by? Work hard. Cassandra Bullen (10:46) Don't give up. People the way you want to be treated.
Dаnni xxxxxxxx: Tоdаy is June 21, 2026. This is Dаnni xxxxxxxx, and I am with my high schооl cheer coach, Tyner Bowling. We are meeting in her home in Berry, Alabama. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. Tyner Bowling: Thank you for having me. Danni: To start, can you tell me a little about yourself? Tyner: My name is Tyner Elizabeth Bowling, but everyone calls me Tyner. Growing up, I was called Tyner Beth and about a hundred other nicknames. I was actually named Tyner because it was my mom's maiden name. It's always been something special to me because it connects me to my family. Danni: Where did you grow up, and what was it like? Tyner: I grew up in Berry, Alabama. It's a very small town, and growing up there was exactly what most people imagine when they think of small-town life. Everybody knows everybody. Not only that, they know what your grandmother is having for dinner that night. Sometimes that can be difficult because everyone knows your business, but it also creates a strong sense of community. The people here truly care about one another. Looking back, I wouldn't trade growing up in Berry for anything. Danni: What are some of your favorite memories from growing up? Tyner: I loved being involved in sports and cheerleading. In a small town, everybody participates in everything. I played sports, cheered, spent time with friends, and was always surrounded by family. Some of my best memories are from Friday night football games and community events where everyone came together. Danni: Who had the biggest influence on your life growing up? Tyner: Definitely my family. My parents taught me the value of hard work and treating people with kindness. My grandparents were also huge influences on me. They taught me the importance of faith, family, and community. Those lessons still guide me every day. Danni: What was your first job? Tyner: Well, technically my family's syrup company was my first job. I've been helping there since I was about ten years old. If you count babysitting, though, babysitting was my first real source of spending money, and I loved it. My first official W-2 job was at a golf club where I worked as a waitress by the pool. It was such a fun summer job and it happened to be in my college town, so it was really convenient. Danni: Where did you go to college, and why did you choose that school? Tyner: I went to Auburn University. Honestly, Auburn was always part of my family's story. My grandparents met there, my great-grandfather attended Auburn, my parents met there, and both of my older brothers were students there when I applied. It felt like home before I even got there. I only applied to Auburn and one other nearby school because Auburn was where I truly wanted to be. Danni: What did you study while you were there? Tyner: I studied public relations. At the time, I wasn't planning to come back home and work in the family business, so it seemed like the right choice. Looking back, a business degree may have been helpful, but I don't regret my major. Public relations taught me communication skills that I use every day. Danni: You mentioned that you never planned to move back home. What changed? Tyner: That's probably one of the funniest parts of my story. For years I swore I would never move back to Berry and never work for the family business. I thought I wanted to do something completely different. But after college, I started looking at the opportunity differently. Golden Eagle Syrup is nearly one hundred years old. It's American-made, family-owned, and family-operated. Businesses like that are rare these days. I realized what a special opportunity it was and didn't want to let it pass by. Danni: Tell me about your role at Golden Eagle. Tyner: I've been helping run the company for about three years now. When we say family-owned and operated, we really mean it. My mom makes the syrup, and I help sell and promote it. Every family member plays a role. I love being part of preserving a business that has been important to our family and community for generations. Danni: What has been the biggest challenge in running a family business? Tyner: Learning as I go. There isn't a class called "How to Run a Syrup Company 101." Every day presents a new challenge. I've had to learn business management, marketing, leadership, and problem-solving. Thankfully, I have a great family supporting me through it all. Danni: What accomplishment are you most proud of? Tyner: I'm proud that our family business continues to grow while staying true to its values. I'm also proud that I've been able to come back to my hometown and contribute to the community that helped raise me. Danni: You're also the cheer coach at Berry High School. What inspired you to do that? Tyner: Cheerleading was a huge part of my life growing up. When the opportunity came to coach at my alma mater, I couldn't pass it up. I wanted to give back to the program and help young women build confidence, leadership skills, and friendships. Danni: What do you hope your athletes learn from you? Tyner: I hope they learn that who they are matters more than what they accomplish. Success is great, but character is what lasts. I want them to be kind, hardworking, and confident in who they are. If they leave my program better people than when they entered it, then I've done my job. Danni: How has your faith influenced your life? Tyner: My faith is the foundation of everything I do. It influences how I treat people, how I lead, and how I make decisions. There have been difficult seasons in my life, and my relationship with God has always helped guide me through them. It reminds me to trust His plan even when I don't understand it. Danni: Looking back, what advice would you give your younger self? Tyner: I would tell myself not to worry so much about having every detail figured out. Life doesn't always go according to your plans, and sometimes that's a good thing. The things I once said I'd never do ended up becoming some of the biggest blessings in my life. Danni: What do you hope people remember about you? Tyner: I hope people remember that I cared about them. At the end of the day, relationships are what matter most. I want people to know that I loved my family, my community, my faith, and the people around me. Danni: Is there anything else you'd like to add? Tyner: Just that I'm grateful. I'm grateful for where I come from, grateful for the opportunities I've had, and grateful for the people who have supported me throughout my life. Berry will always be home, and I feel lucky to be able to give back to the place that gave so much to me.