Manufacturing Cost of a Disposable Camera UW Consumer Electronics University of Washington Consumer Electronics Manufacturing Cost Analysis of a Disposable Camera Glenn Klute Introduction Engineers often develop models in order to understand physical phenomena. The complexity of these models can range from exceedingly simple to extraordinarily complicated. Cost models are no different. A simple cost model may use only the cost of the components and an estimate of the labor involved in assembling it, while a complex model may include wafer yields, tooling depreciation, offshore manufacturing, and fluctuations in international monetary exchange rates.
Manufacturing cost is only one part of the cost of a product.
Other, very signficant costs include, marketing and advertising, warehousing and distribution, and warranty returns. Comparing different designs meeting the same performance specifications. Analyzing the sensitivity of a product to variations in individual component prices. Deciding whether to Make or buy a product, component, or sub-system. Objective This portion of the Disposable Camera lab will focus on estimating the cost of the flash bulb electronic circuit found on many disposable cameras.