P&G is considering investing in robotic automation for its manufacturing facilities. Fixed investment costs are $100 million, and variable maintenance costs are estimated at $15 million annually. P&G expects the automation to reduce production costs by $30 million annually.

Requirements:

• Calculate the total investment and annual maintenance costs for the robotic automation.
• Determine the ROI and payback period for the investment.
• Analyze the expected cost savings and operational efficiencies from automation.
• Discuss the strategic advantages of robotics in improving manufacturing capabilities.
• Evaluate the financial implications of automation on P&G's income statement.
• Recommend operational strategies to integrate robotics effectively into P&G's production processes.