Reference no: EM132201377
Background Info:
Scheduled production per 8-hour shift = 24,000 units
Labor Cost per 8-hour shift = $1800
Benefits per 8-hour shift = 39.2% of labor cost
Annual Production Forecast = 6,240,000 units
We are looking to purchase a piece of equipment that our Engineering Department has recommended. Engineering estimates the proposed equipment will reduce labor and benefit expenses by 7.5%. The additional, annual operating cost for the proposed equipment, including depreciation, energy consumption, and maintenance, is estimated to be $85,000.
Using the background information and assumptions above, calculate the operating cost per year for the existing equipment and the proposed.
Cost of existing equipment for 1 year =
Cost of proposed equipment for 1 year =
What decision would you make? Get the new or keep the old?
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