With limited capital for this project, the factory considered purchasing a refurbished system directly from the manufacturer or utilizing shared imaging’s DI revolution solution over a 60 month period.

Using NPV(Net Present Value) comparative cost analysis, analyze both procurement options to determine which option was the most profitable over the asset’s lifespan. The hospital determined the required rate of return for this project was 3,25 %.

Purchasing a refurbished system directly from the manufacturer cost (60 months)
description	cost
MR system maintenance (monthly)	12500$
yearly software/coil enhancement	50000$
1.5 OEM factory refurbed wide-bore MRI system	1000000$

Utilizing shared imaging's DI revolution solution (60 month)
description	cost
share image monthly FS charge	28000$