Southwestern Company needs 1,000 motors in its manufacture of automobiles. It can buy the motors from Jinx Motors for $1,250 each. Southwestern's plant can manufacture the motors for the following costs per unit:

If Southwestern buys the motors from Jinx, 30% of the fixed manufacturing overhead applied will be avoided.
Required:
a. Should the company make or buy the motors?
b. What additional qualitative factors should Southwestern consider in deciding whether or not to make or buy the motors?

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Southwestern Company needs 1,000 motors in its manufacture of automobiles. It can buy the motors from Jinx Motors for $1,250 each. Southwestern's plant can manufacture the motors for the following costs per unit:

If Southwestern buys the motors from Jinx, 30% of the fixed manufacturing overhead applied will be avoided.
Required:
a. Should the company make or buy the motors?
b. What additional qualitative factors should Southwestern consider in deciding whether or not to make or buy the motors?

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The Answer of Southwestern Company needs 1,000 motors in its manufacture of automobiles. It can buy the motors from Jinx Motors for $1,250 each. Southwestern's plant can manufacture the motors for the following costs per unit:

If Southwestern buys the motors from Jinx, 30% of the fixed manufacturing overhead applied will be avoided.
Required:
a. Should the company make or buy the motors?
b. What additional qualitative factors should Southwestern consider in deciding whether or not to make or buy the motors?

Southwestern Company Needs 1,000 Motors in Its Manufacture of Automobiles