Recommendations: Thicketwood should purchase the new CNC router offered by High Tech Inc. Company’s manufacturing should be adjusted according to the increasing demand and the new capacity.
Short/Medium Term – Immediately to One Month
1) Thicketwood should purchase the router from High Tech. This machine offers a reduction of expenditures on line workers and maintenance. The price difference with the router from TDL Products Co. will be covered within the life span of the High Tech’s machine. Moreover, longer life of the High Tech’s router and a service warranty reduce the uncertainty of future operations. 2) Adjust Thicketwood’s staffing. Reallocate three current line workers ...