A distribution company is considering two locations for the construction of a new automated warehouse: Chicago and Dallas.  Two types of automation are also being considered: bar coding and RF/ID (radio-frequency identification).  The annual operating costs for each type of automation at the two locations are:   Bar Coding RF/ID Location Fixed Cost Variable Cost per 1,000 units Fixed Cost Variable Cost per 1,000 units Chicago $1,800,000 $12.30 $2,700,000 $9.70 Dallas 1,500,000 13.10 2,300,000 9.40   For what range of annual product volume handled would each location and type of automation be preferred?

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A distribution company is considering two locations for the construction of a new automated warehouse: Chicago and Dallas.  Two types of automation are also being considered: bar coding and RF/ID (radio-frequency identification).  The annual operating costs for each type of automation at the two locations are:

 

Bar Coding

RF/ID

Location

Fixed Cost

Variable Cost per 1,000 units

Fixed Cost

Variable Cost per 1,000 units

Chicago

$1,800,000

$12.30

$2,700,000

$9.70

Dallas

1,500,000

13.10

2,300,000

9.40

 

For what range of annual product volume handled would each location and type of automation be preferred?

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