Play Around Toys Inc. has decided to open a small distribution center to expand
ID: 473180 • Letter: P
Question
Play Around Toys Inc. has decided to open a small distribution center to expand its online shopping business. This center will need 20 computers and software licenses. The center will also need five black and white and five color printers.
Task:
Research the Internet to obtain prices of the required products.
Complete the spreadsheet to determine which vendors will provide the best cost per worker.
Prices ComputerItem Minimum
Specs Vendor 1 Vendor 2 Vendor 3 Model No. Processor 2GHz Hard Drive 80GB RAM 512MB CD-ROM 48 speed Monitor 17 inches Cost/Unit x 20 Units Color Printer
Item Minimum
Specs Vendor 1 Vendor 2 Vendor 3 Model No. Print Speed 25 ppm Print Quality 600 x 600 dpi Network Ready? Yes Memory 128 MB Maximum
Price/Unit $1,000 Cost/Unit x 5 Units Black and White Printer Item Minimum
Specs Vendor 1 Vendor 2 Vendor 3 Model No. Print Speed 12 ppm Print Quality 600 x 600 dpi Network Ready? Yes Maximum
Price/Unit $500 Cost/Unit x 5 Units Software Vendor 1 Vendor 2 Vendor 3 Software Version Cost/Unit x 20 Units Best Choice Hardware/Software Vendor Name Cost/Unit Computer Color Printer Blank and White
Printer Office Productivity
Software
Explanation / Answer
Play Around Toys Inc. has decided to open a small distribution center to expand