Principles of Cost Accounting
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Author: Edward J. Vanderbeck, Maria R. Mitchell
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Chapter 2, Problem 1MC
Financial and Nonfinancial Aspects of Changing to JIT
IntelliTalk manufactures smart phones. It is considering the implementation of a JIT system. Costs to reconfigure the production line will amount to $200,000 annually. Estimated benefits from the change to JIT are as follows:
- The quality advantages of JIT should reduce current rework cost of $300,000 by 25%.
- Materials storage, handling, and insurance costs of $250,000 would be reduced by an estimated 40%.
- Average inventory is expected to decline by 300,000 units, and the carrying cost per unit is $.35.
Required:
- 1. What is the estimated financial advantage or disadvantage of changing to a JIT system?
- 2. Are there any nonfinancial advantages or disadvantages of changing to a JIT system?
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