Concept explainers
a
Interpretation: The average annual costs of production, holding, and setup at each location is to be determined along with preferable location.
Concept introduction: The cost of producing abroad and locally may differ, and the less costly option would be more appropriate for B computer to choose as it would maximize its profits more than a high cost location.
Total cost refers to the addition of fixed and variable cost.
b
Interpretation:The value of the pipeline inventory in each case, and whether the comparison of the pipeline inventories alters the conclusion reached in part (a).
Concept introduction:The value of inventory would depend on the number of units produced the cost incurred in producing those units.
Total cost refers to the addition of fixed and variable cost.
c
Interpretation:Whether considerations other than cost favor local over overseas production are to be determined.
Concept introduction: Cost is not the only contributing factor when making the choice of where the production should take place, there are several other quantitative and qualitative factors.
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