You are working as a consultant for a local landscape supply company. One of the possibilities that has consistently come up in conversation with the owners is making your own mulch instead of continuing to buy mulch in bulk from the distributer. As part of your presentation, you have been asked to do the research and make a recommendation to the company as to whether or not this course of action is financially prudent. The pertinent data is listed below. What should they do? What other information do you need in order to help this company? You should utilize outside research where appropriate in your response. Prepare a report, complete with charts and graphs, that you will present to the owners as your formal consulting recommendation.
Currently purchase mulch from a wholesaler for $17/yard.
We sell mulch for $35/yard with a $30 delivery fee.