Based on the interviews and data in the case estimate:

a$.$ The cost of processing cartons through the facility

b$.$ The cost of entering electronic and manual customer orders

c$.$ The cost of shipping cartons on commercial carriers

$2)$ Using this cost driver information, calculate the cost and profitability of the

five orders in Exhibit $2.$ Compare these costs and profitability to those

Calculated by MidWest$$s existing cost system?

$3)$ Explain the difference in profitability of the five orders calculated by the ABC

system and the company's existing costing system

$4)$ Based on your analysis above, what actions should John Malone take to

improve MidWest$$s Profitability

$5)$ What additional knowledge does this case add to your understanding of ABC?