a) Based on the projected annual demand, the best alternative available is to use the

A. Intermittent B. Continuous C. Mass Customization D. Repetitive process.

b) The value of annual profit using this method is $ .

(Enter your response as an integer.)

Metters Cabinets, Inc., needs to choose a production method for its new office shelf, the Maxistand. To help accomplish this, the firm has gathered the following production cost data: Process Type Mass Customization Intermittent Repetitive Continuous Annualized Fixed Cost of Plant & Equipment $1,260,000 $1,000,000 $1,600,000 $2,000,000 Variable Costs (per unit) ($) Labor Material Energy 30 18 12 24 26 20 28 15 12 25 15 10 Metters Cabinets projects an annual demand of 24,000 units for the Maxistand. The selling price for the Maxistand is $120 per unit