For this case study, we will continue following Coos Bay Organic Products, Inc. Please read Case $5\mathrm{.}2,$ located on page $176$ of your text. Then answer the questions on the attachment, thoroughly explaining your answers.

Given the fact that Coos Bay is largelya seasonal business, Charles Brooks $($Coos Bay manager$)$ had to make decisions regarding his cash management and liventory control.

a$)$ How should Brooks structure his liventory during the winter months? Explain your ideas, Should he keep inventory through the winter, since he has found some really good bass for maintaining the compost? Or should he lay off his staff and just rehire and work long hours when the season restarts?