Suppose that a manufacturer can produce a part for ​$11.00 with a fixed cost of ​$6,000. ​Alternately, the manufacturer could contract with a supplier in Asia to purchase the part at a cost of ​$12.00​, which includes transportation. a. If the anticipated production volume is 1,400 ​units, compute the total cost of manufacturing and the total cost of outsourcing. b. What is the best​ decision?

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Suppose that a manufacturer can produce a part for
​$11.00
with a fixed cost of
​$6,000.
​Alternately, the manufacturer could contract with a supplier in Asia to purchase the part at a cost of
​$12.00​,
which includes transportation.
a. If the anticipated production volume is
1,400
​units, compute the total cost of manufacturing and the total cost of outsourcing.
b. What is the best​ decision?
 
 
 

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a. The total cost of manufacturing is
 
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