Problem
When the CNC machine broke down, it was a wake-up call for French. The production line was dependent on both CNC machines working full time-if they slowed down or needed repair, the business suffered. French believed the key to relieving this bottleneck would be increasing capacity. It not only would prevent downtime but also would allow the company to take on new business. If capacity increased, French estimated that sales revenues would rise by at least $50,000 per month due to unmet demand and increased efficiency. The company's margins on the additional revenues were expected to be 35%. French saw three viable options to increase capacity:
Purchase a New CNC Machine with Cash 4 although it would be costly, the idea of adding a third CNC machine appealed to French. It would provide him peace of mind that if there were a breakdown, jobs would continue on schedule. French's preliminary research revealed that the cost of the new equipment would be $142,000. He also estimated that there would be increased out-of-pocket operating costs of $10,000 per month if a new machine were brought online. After five years, the machine would have a salvage value of $40,000. Although Peregrine did not have the cash readily available to make the purchase, French believed that with a small amount of cash budgeting and planning, this option would be feasible. A discount rate of 7%. Compute and compare the net present value and payback period of each option.