Operational cost increases with equipment life.
Process or product changes require sizable reinvestment.
Total return on investment is low due to high operating cost.
Downtime reduces output.
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High initial cost.
Relatively low rate of assembly.
Flexible and programmable
Total return on investment is low.
Longer usable equipment life.
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Low initial cost.
Suitable for high rate, high volume applications.
Low operational cost.
Minimal cost for adapting to changes in production rates and product changes.
Longer useable equipment life.
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