Question: GreenTech Solar Solutions, Inc. which has a 1 - year contract to produce 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 solar panels for a new

GreenTech Solar Solutions, Inc. which has a 1-year contract to produce 100,000 solar panels for a new sustainable housing project. The owner, Dr. Elena Green, is optimistic that the contract will be renewed with an increased order volume next year. Dr. Green has evaluated costs associated with three manufacturing technologies: Traditional Assembly Line (TAL), Modular Construction System (MCS), and High-Efficiency Automated Assembly (HEAA). The cost data for these options are as follows:
Traditioanl Assembly Line(TAL)
Modular Construction System(MCS)
High Efficiency Automated Assembly Line(HEAA)
Annual contracted units
100,000
100,000
100,000
Annual fixed cost
$80,000
$160,000
$400,000
Per unit variable cost
$20.00
$18.00
$15.00
a.(6 points) Solve for the crossover points. Show all work
b.(3 points) The option TAL is best when the contracted volume is between ______________and _____________ units
units (enter your response as a whole number).
The option MCS is best when the contracted volume is between ____________ and __________ units
.
The option HEAA is best when the contracted volume is over ________ units
c.(2 points) What is the cost to make 100,000 units using the cheapest process.

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