A mechanical engineer is considering building automated material-handling equipment for a production line. On one hand, the equipment would substantially reduce the manual labour currently required to move items from one part of the production process to the next. On the other hand, the equipment would consume energy, require insurance, and need periodic maintenance. Manual Labors: Yearly labour costs are $9200. Automated material-handling equipment. expected service life of 10 years. Power First cost Labour $15,000 Maintenance Taxes & Insurance $300/yr $3,300/yr $400/yr $2,400/yr If the MARR is 9%, Use a PW to make the decision (automate or not).

A mechanical engineer is considering building automated material-handling equipment for a production line. On one hand, the equipment would substantially reduce the manual labour currently required to move items from one part of the production process to the next. On the other hand, the equipment would consume energy, require insurance, and need periodic maintenance. Manual Labors: Yearly labour costs are $9200. Automated material-handling equipment. expected service life of 10 years. Power First cost Labour $15,000 Maintenance Taxes & Insurance $300/yr $3,300/yr $400/yr $2,400/yr If the MARR is 9%, Use a PW to make the decision (automate or not).

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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