Make vs Buy Calculator
Compare In-House Manufacturing Against Outsourcing
Enter your production volume, in-house costs, and vendor pricing to see which option is cheaper. Includes break-even volume and per-unit cost breakdown.
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Recommendation
Make
Save $30,000 (15.4%) annually
Total Make Cost
$165,000
$16.00 / unit
Total Buy Cost
$195,000
$19.50 / unit
Break-Even Volume
1,429
units / year
Annual Savings
$30,000
15.4% reduction
Cost Comparison
Make In-House$165,000
Buy from Vendor$195,000
Make$165,000
Buy$195,000
Unit Cost Breakdown
Material$5.00
Labor$8.00
Overhead$3.00
Setup (amortized)$0.50
Make Total / Unit$16.50
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