Ford Motor Company is evaluating whether to continue producing a component in-house or purchase it from an external supplier. The following information is provided:
•In-house production cost: $30 per unit (direct materials $10, direct labor $8, variable overhead $7, fixed overhead $5)
•Purchase price from supplier: $28 per unit
Required:
1.Calculate the total relevant costs for making and buying the component.
2.Determine the decision based on cost considerations.
3.Discuss non-financial factors that Ford should consider in the make-or-buy decision.