Question: Roedel Electronics produces tablet computer accessories, including integrated keyboard tablet stands that connect a keyboard to a tablet device and holds the device at a
Roedel Electronics produces tablet computer accessories, including integrated keyboard tablet stands that connect a keyboard to a tablet device and holds the device at a preferred angle for easy viewing and typing. Roedel produces two sizes of integrated keyboard tablet stands, small and large. Each size uses the same keyboard attachment, but the stand consists of two different pieces, a top flap and a vertical stand that differ by size. Thus, a completed integrated keyboard tablet stand consists of three subassemblies that are manufactured by Roedel: a keyboard, a top flap, and a vertical stand.
Roedel's sales forecast indicates that small integrated keyboard tablet stands and large integrated keyboard tablet stands will be needed to satisfy demand during the upcoming Christmas season. Because only hours of inhouse manufacturing time are available, Roedel is considering purchasing some, or all, of the subassemblies from outside suppliers. If Roedel manufactures a subassembly inhouse, it incurs a fixed setup cost as well as a variable manufacturing cost. The following table shows the setup cost, the manufacturing time per subassembly, the manufacturing cost per subassembly, and the cost to purchase each of the subassemblies from an outside supplier.
tableSubassemblytableSetupCost $tableManufacturingTime per Unit mintableManufacturingCost per Unit $tablePurchase Costper Unit $KeyboardSmall top flap,Large top flap,Small vertical stand,Large vertical stand,
a Determine how many units of each subassembly Roedel should manufacture and how many units of each subassembly Roedel should purchase. Let ; be the number of subassemblies i manufactured by Roedel, and let be the number subassemblies i purchased from outside suppliers, for dots,
What is the total manufacturing and purchase cost in dollars associated with your recommendation?
$
b Suppose Roedel is considering purchasing new machinery to produce large top flaps. For the new machinery, the setup cost is $; the manufacturing time is minutes per unit, and the manufacturing cost is $ per unit. Assuming that the new machinery is purchased, determine how many units of each subassembly Roedel should manufacture and how many units of each subassembly Roedel should purchase. Let be the number of subassemblies i manufactured by Roedel, and let be the number subassemblies i purchased from outside suppliers, for dots,
What is the total manufacturing and purchase cost in dollars associated with your recommendation?
$ Please solve the questions
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