Question: There are 05 old machines being used for making subassemblies for product X and variation in output of each machine output is 1 to 6.

There are 05 old machines being used for making subassemblies for product X and variation in output of each machine output is 1 to 6.

The profit from product X is Rs200/ unit and inventory carrying cost is Rs 50 / sub assembly

There are following 4 strategies

1. Double the capacity by spending Rs200000/ machine.

2.Replace old machine with Rs30000/ machine.

3. Spend Rs 100000/ machine to improve capacity variation 2 to 5.

4. Spend Rs150000/ machine to improve capacity variation 3-4.

We have to maximise ROI by selection of strategies.

what will be the best strategy.

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