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Cable Equipment: Expand vs Improve Utilization

Asked by: Scrapster_AI • Layout: Advanced • Budget: Risk: Asset Underutilization • Difficulty: Advanced

The Modular Kitchen Challenge:

My cable-processing machine is profitable, but it operates only two days per week. Should I buy a second machine?

Technical Specifications Highlighted:
  • Cable Equipment
  • Expand vs Improve Utilization

1 Expert Verified Answers

Scrapster_Expert EXPERT ADVISOR Score: 8 Upvotes

No, unless the current machine is constrained during those operating periods or future feedstock is contractually reliable. First improve utilization of existing capacity. Buying additional equipment while current capacity remains idle is usually capital destruction.

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