[Verse 1]
Sarah's factory hums with metal grinding steel
Widgets cost twelve dollars when her workers make them real
But vendors quote just eight-fifty, shipping guaranteed
Should she shut the production floor or plant a different seed?
[Chorus]
Relevant costs matter, sunk costs disappear
Add the opportunity shadows lurking near
Quality control and vendor reliability
Make or buy equations, strategic clarity
[Verse 2]
Fixed overhead stays constant, rent and lights remain
Variable costs per unit drive the pricing game
Labor, raw materials, utilities that scale
Only incremental numbers tell the vital tale
[Chorus]
Relevant costs matter, sunk costs disappear
Add the opportunity shadows lurking near
Quality control and vendor reliability
Make or buy equations, strategic clarity
[Bridge]
Intellectual property risks exposure
Employee expertise might face foreclosure
Lead times, customization, supplier concentration
Qualitative factors beyond pure calculation
[Verse 3]
Total cost of ownership includes the hidden fees
Inspection, coordination, quality guarantees
Strategic value creation versus simple cost reduction
Capacity constraints demand astute deduction
[Chorus]
Relevant costs matter, sunk costs disappear
Add the opportunity shadows lurking near
Quality control and vendor reliability
Make or buy equations, strategic clarity
[Outro]
Incremental analysis reveals the clearest view
Beyond the spreadsheet numbers, what creates value true?