Electronics Manufacturing Cost Analysis

Data:

• Fixed Manufacturing Costs: $40,000,000
• Variable Manufacturing Costs per Device: $300
• Devices Produced: 300,000
• R&D Costs per Device: $100

Requirements:

1. Calculate the total manufacturing costs, including R&D costs.
2. Determine the cost per device.
3. Analyze the effect of producing 50,000 more devices on total and per-device costs.
4. Discuss the importance of managing R&D costs.
5. Recommend strategies for optimizing electronics manufacturing efficiency.
6. Evaluate the potential cost savings from using automated assembly lines.
7. Assess the impact of cost control measures on the company's innovation capacity and market share.