Emery Products Is Deciding Whether to Outsource the Production of a Certain

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Emery Products is deciding whether to outsource the production of a certain component that is included in all of its products.It currently costs Emery Products $1.20 to make each component in-house.If Emery Products outsources,it can buy the component ready-made for $0.90 each and can shut down the production facilities it is currently using to manufacture the component and save $20,000 a year in fixed costs.Annual requirement for the component is 12,000 units.What is the effect of outsourcing?

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Definitions:

Administrative Expenses

Overheads and expenses associated with the general operation of a business.

Client-Visits

Refers to the occasions on which a service provider or salesperson visits clients at their location to build relationships, offer support, or close sales.

Planning Budget

A budget designed for a particular level of activity, often used for planning and forecasting purposes.

Direct Labor

Factory labor costs that can be easily traced to individual units of product. Also called touch labor.