MTEC $4140$ Engineering Economics

Final Case

OVERALL ASSIGNMENT

Read the Dumbarton Bearing Supply case

Based on the information provided, what would you recommend? Why?

Prepare a professional quality recommendation for what you think Dumbarton should do $($this means compare alternatives$).$ A computer generated solution$/$report is preferable but not a necessity. Suggested format:

I. Executive Summary $($a position overview on what you recommend and why$)$; this is typically about a half page to a full page in length

II$.$ Quantitative Analysis $($the numbers$)$

III. Additional Qualitative Discussion $($as required$)$

Is it better to refit or build a new facility? Your recommendation.

CONSIDERATIONS

This is a comprehensive assignment which is measuring your effectiveness in a strategic decision making situation. In other words, make sure that you cover all necessary areas, such as:

What assumptions you have made

Financial concerns

Risks $($as you see them$)$

Other internal or external factors

A FEW FINAL WORDS

Do not summarize the case for me $q,$ I have read it

Along the same line, do not include erroneous information $q,$ NO FLUFF $($and don't write a book$)$

Name your file$($s$)$ using your last name, a dash, then FinalAlso, please format your work so it prints out on as few pages as possible and put your name somewhere $($preferably in the header$)$ on each sheet.Make sure that you have formatted your report to print out efficiently; it is easier for me to grade your work from a hard copy.Send your analysis, along with an explanation of what you recommend and why, to me no later than Monday, July $22,2024$ A$.$D$.($you cannot be late, I am turning in grades very soon after that$).$Note that BB may not be available after July $21,$ if you are turning in on $($i$.$e$.$ procrastinating until$)$ July $22,$ please e$-$mail me directly at Bradley Mingels@uml.eduDon't panic, this is not difficult....simply apply what you have $($hopefully$)$ learned and enjoy the final result; feel free to call or e$-$mail me directly with any questions you have.