Analyze the following statement: Modernize the equipment without restructuring the line. This would keep one line in the traditional mode. Since we have modernized our other lines, this is currently our "oldest" line. It has the largest incidence of equipment problems. At an installed cost of $250,000 for new equipment, we can reduce our annual maintenance costs by $35,000. More importantly, productivity should increase by 5% without any increase in operating costs. The line produces nearly 800,000 units per year with a direct manufacturing cost of $5.40 (excluding materials). Although this revamping will extend the life of the line for only ten years, it is unlikely that we can put it off for more than 2 years.
Analyze the following statement: Modernize the equipment without restructuring the line. This would keep one line in the traditional mode. Since we have modernized our other lines, this is currently our "oldest" line. It has the largest incidence of equipment problems. At an installed cost of $250,000 for new equipment, we can reduce our annual maintenance costs by $35,000. More importantly, productivity should increase by 5% without any increase in operating costs. The line produces nearly 800,000 units per year with a direct manufacturing cost of $5.40 (excluding materials). Although this revamping will extend the life of the line for only ten years, it is unlikely that we can put it off for more than 2 years.
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