Twilight Corporation Will Evaluate a Potential Investment in an Advanced

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Multiple Choice

Twilight Corporation will evaluate a potential investment in an advanced manufacturing system by use of the net-present-value (NPV) method. Which of the following system benefits is least likely to be omitted from the NPV analysis?

• A) Savings in operating costs.
• B) Greater flexibility in the production process.
• C) Improved product quality.
• D) Shorter manufacturing cycle time.
• E) Ability to fill customer orders more quickly.

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