Determine what other factors should be considered when deciding the following: When to centralize manufacturing

July 11, 2016 by joyce

Which is the lead cost alternative in Years 1, 5, and 10?
How much would the variable cost per unit have to be in Year 5 for the automated alternative to justify the additional annual fixed cost of the automated alternative over the manual alternative?
Determine what other factors should be considered when deciding the following:
- When to centralize manufacturing
- When to opt for higher technology options