Question

Redbud Company uses a certain part in its manufacturing process that it buys from an outside supplier for $44 per part plus another $6 for shipping and other purchasing-related costs. The company will need 10,000 of these parts in the next year and is considering making the part internally. After performing a capacity analysis, Redbud determined that it has sufficient unused capacity to manufacture the 10,000 parts but would need to hire a manager at an annual salary of $40,000 to oversee this production activity. Estimated production costs are determined to be:
Direct material $ 28
Direct labor 12
Variable overhead 6
Fixed overhead (includes manager at $4 per unit) 10
Total unit cost $ 56
A) Identify the relevant costs to make this part internally. (Select all that apply)
A) Historical cost
B) Direct labor
C) Direct material
D) Variable overhead
E) Fixed overhead
F) New manager's salary
B) Should Redbud produce the part or continue to buy it from the outside supplier? (Select the right answer)
A) Redbud should produce the part.
B) Redbud is indifferent about the decision.
C) Redbud should continue to buy it from the outside supplier.
C.What are the other factors that Redbud Company should consider in deciding to make the part internally? (Select all that apply.)
A) Total sales quantity.
B) The potential for improved control over the availability of the parts by having it when needed and the potential for improved quality of the parts.
C) Since Redbud Company is considering the use of currently available capacity, it should evaluate any relevant opportunity costs of using this capacity for more profitable activities.

Answer 1

Answer:

Redbud Company

A) Relevant costs:

B) Direct labor

C) Direct material

D) Variable overhead  

F) New manager's salary

B) B) Redbud is indifferent about the decision.

C. Other factors to consider:

B) The potential for improved control over the availability of the parts by having it when needed and the potential for improved quality of the parts.

C) Since Redbud Company is considering the use of currently available capacity, it should evaluate any relevant opportunity costs of using this capacity for more profitable activities.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Cost of buying parts from outside supplier = $50 per part

Units required in the next year = 10,000

Costs required to produce internally:

Supervisor's salaries $40,000

Direct material             $ 28

Direct labor                      12

Variable overhead            6

Fixed overhead (includes

manager at $4 per unit) 10

Total unit cost              $ 56

Relevant costs:

Direct material             $ 28

Direct labor                      12

Variable overhead            6

Fixed overhead (includes

manager at $4 per unit)  4

Total unit cost              $50