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The line that pays twice

Make or buy · Fictional case

The situation

A fictional manufacturer needs 20,000 parts. In-house avoidable cost is ₹71 per part. A qualified supplier quotes ₹76. Outsourcing frees the line for a signed order with ₹140,000 contribution. Unavoidable overhead and quality are unchanged.

The decision

Which alternative produces more incremental contribution?

Study make or buy a component