Breakeven Analysis: Cisco Wireless Solutions In this SLP, I will apply breakeven analysis to one of Cisco's Wireless Solutions for small business. The unit of measurement that we are looking at is the sale of individual Outdoor Wireless Access Points -- these devices allow companies to extend their wireless networking capabilities outdoors to courtyards, porches, balconies, and parks. Outdoor wi-fi access points have also been used by civic organizations to create "wireless clouds" in cities like Portland, OR and Atlanta, GA. The activity I am applying breakeven analysis to is a possible change of supplier for the weatherproof plastic casing of the outdoor access points. This change...

Fixed costs for this item would cover the. Variable costs would include electronic components, research and development, casing, packaging, and all associated manufacturing and transportation costs. Although the profit margin for consumer electronics is generally low, it may be higher in the case of enterprise-level electronics such as those Cisco manufactures.
I estimate the variable cost for each unit at roughly 40% of the retail price, or $340.00. In the current financial year, Cisco's Routers division brought…