McAdd Industries Is Considering Whether to Continue Making Part MPG

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Essay

McAdd Industries is considering whether to continue making part MPG 411 or buying the part from a supplier. The supplier can sell the needed number of parts (47,000 projected)to McAdd for an amount that is above the company's current cost to manufacture it. If McAdd decides to purchase the parts from its supplier, it will be able to reconfigure the manufacturing floor in order to allow increased production of 50 of its product for an increased contribution margin of $17,000 for the year. The old machine has a book value of $39,000, and can be sold for $4,000.
Discuss this situation. What are the considerations?

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Definitions:

Depreciated

The reduction in the value of an asset over time due to wear and tear or obsolescence.

Ordinary Maintenance

Routine upkeep and repair of equipment and facilities to keep them in their original condition without significantly enhancing their value or extending their life.

Book Value

The net asset value of a company calculated by total assets minus intangible assets (patents, goodwill) and liabilities.

Market Value

The existing rate at which an asset or service can be sold or acquired.