• Background information: Kal Tire has developed a Gravity Assist System (GAS) that greatly improves the efficiency and overall safety for technicians while replacing tires from mining trucks. Prior to the development of the GAS, this was a very tiring and dangerous process given the weight of the equipment involved. The GAS eliminates mistakes due to fatigue or general errors and improves efficiency. However, the GAS is only available for use within a service bay. Therefore, the mining trucks must be driven into the service bay in order for this system to be utilized. This forces technicians to use the more dangerous hand-held equipment if a mining truck breaks down in a mine pit.
• Question: Estimate money saved through heightened productivity: Productivity (the client claims GAS is double as fast), use statistics that will be provided by the client about the amount of tires changed per year. Try to find statistics about costs saved with heightened productivity.