Lewis Auto Company manufactures a part for use in its production of automobiles.  When 1,000 items are produced, the costs per unit are:   Direct Materials $ 12   Direct manufacturing Labor 60   Variable manufacturing Overhead 24    Fixed Manufacturing Overhead 32            Total $ 128 Monty Company has offered to sell Lewis Auto Company 1,000 units of the part for $120 per unit.  The plant facilities could be used to manufacture another part at a savings of $22,000 if Lewis auto accepts the supplier's offer.  In addition, $20 per unit of fixed manufacturing overhead on the original part would be eliminated. Using a Make versus Buy analysis, what alternative is best for Lewis Auto Company?  Type your work below and clearly indicate whether the firm should Make or Buy the part.  By how much better off will the firm be using your decision?

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Lewis Auto Company manufactures a part for use in its production of automobiles.  When 1,000 items are produced, the costs per unit are:

  Direct Materials

$ 12
  Direct manufacturing Labor 60
  Variable manufacturing Overhead 24
   Fixed Manufacturing Overhead 32
           Total $ 128

Monty Company has offered to sell Lewis Auto Company 1,000 units of the part for $120 per unit.  The plant facilities could be used to manufacture another part at a savings of $22,000 if Lewis auto accepts the supplier's offer.  In addition, $20 per unit of fixed manufacturing overhead on the original part would be eliminated.

Using a Make versus Buy analysis, what alternative is best for Lewis Auto Company?  Type your work below and clearly indicate whether the firm should Make or Buy the part.  By how much better off will the firm be using your decision?

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