Division S sells its product to unrelated parties at a price of $20 per unit. It incurs variable costs of $7 per unit and has fixed costs of $50,000 per month. Monthly production is generally 10,000 units.
Division B uses Division S's product in its operations. It can purchase the units from Division S at $20 per unit, but must pay a $1.50 per unit in shipping costs. Alternatively, Division B can buy from Division S's competition at a delivered price of $21 per unit.
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Internal transfer or external supply
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From the company's perspective, should Division B purchase the units internally or externally? Assume Division S has ample capacity to handle all of Division B's needs.
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Would your answer change if Division S can sell everything it produces to outside customers?
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