Operations Management, Binder Ready Version: An Integrated Approach
Operations Management, Binder Ready Version: An Integrated Approach
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ISBN: 9781118952610
Author: R. Dan Reid, Nada R. Sanders
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 4, Problem 5P

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Interpretation: Cost incurred to HFC when in house purchasing was done.

Concept Introduction: Cost is the amount incurred for purchasing a product or producing of a good. For producing good, certain amount is paid, the foresaid amount is cost.

b

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Interpretation:Last year cost of purchasing if HFC used Value-buy.

Concept Introduction: Cost is the amount incurred for purchasing a product or producing of a good. For producing good, certain amount is paid, the foresaid amount is cost.

c

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Interpretation: Indifference point for the two alternatives.

Concept Introduction: Indifference point is a point where the cost of production is equal in any alternative available.

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Interpretation: Value Buy method to be used or not if 1600 units are to be purchased.

Concept Introduction: Outsourcing is a contract in which a company give its work to another which is responsible for planning, execution and final delivery of work

e

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Interpretation: Factors to be considered while making outsourcing decision.

Concept Introduction: Outsourcing is a contract in which a company give its work to another which is responsible for planning, execution and final delivery of work

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