Question: A fixture is being considered to improve a manufacturing process (see current rate information, below). If it is implemented, it will reduce the cycle time

 A fixture is being considered to improve a manufacturing process (see

A fixture is being considered to improve a manufacturing process (see current rate information, below). If it is implemented, it will reduce the cycle time by 10.8 s to 43.2 s/part. It will also allow a 4.8% reduction from the current operator cost as less trained labor will be required, and it will allow the use of older machines that have already been depreciated - saving 19.20% off of the current machine rate. If the current MARR is 12% APR, compounded monthly, what is the maximum that can be spent to construct the tooling if it must meet a 2 year payback? Current Rates: Labor Rate: $18.75/hr Machine Rate: $8.04/hr Production Req'd: 640 pieces/yr

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