Businesses · Investment decisions

Buy, lease or keep outsourcing?

Three options over seven years: production volume changes the investment decision.

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3options compared
7 yearscomparison horizon
≈ 1,435panels per year at the threshold
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What the case demonstrates

Under this example’s assumptions, volume is decisive: below roughly 1,435 panels per year, outsourcing remains less expensive.

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The scenario explained

A fictional furniture manufacturer compares buying a CNC router, leasing it and outsourcing over seven years.

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