In: Operations Management
Break-even analysis and customer lifetime value
Based on the information show below:
Costs |
Make Option |
Buy Option |
Fixed Cost |
$100,000 |
$10,000 |
Variable Cost |
$10 |
$20 |
At the breakeven point, Total cost for Make option = Total cost for Buy option
(Fixed Cost + Variable cost * X) for Make option = (Fixed Cost + Variable cost * X) for Buy option where X is the breakeven point
100,000 + 10*X = 10,000 + 20*X
X = 9000 units
If the quantity is higher than 9000 units, the option with lesser variable cost is preferable and cost effective i.e. for quantity > 9000, Make option is cost effective.
Similarly, If the quantity is lower than 9000 units, the option with lesser Fixed cost is preferable and cost-effective i.e. for quantity < 9000, Make option is cost-effective.
Since Q = 15000, which is more than 9000 units, Make option is cost-effective.
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