Investing $$1,500,000$ in TQM$\text{'}$s Channel Support Systems initiative will at a minimum increase demand for your products $1\mathrm{.}7\%$ in this and in all future rounds. $($Refer to the TQM Initiative worksheet in the CompXM Decisions menu.$)$ Looking at the Round $0$ Inquirer for Andrews, last year's sales were $$163,189,230.$ Assuming similar sales next year, the $1\mathrm{.}7\%$ increase in demand will provide $$2,774,217$ of additional revenue. With the overall contribution margin of $34\mathrm{.}1\%,$ after direct costs this revenue will add $$946,008$ to the bottom line. For simplicity, assume that the demand increase and margins will remain at last year's levels. How long will it take to achieve payback on the initial $$1,500,000$ TQM investment, rounded to the nearest month?

$13$ months

TQM investment will not have a significant financial impact

$19$ months

$6$ months