Automated Production Increasing Production Four options to increase production are: Buy new state-of-the-art equipment. Do something with existing equipment. Buy refurbished equipment. Hire a contract packager. Factors that will influence this choice are as follows: Availability of in-plant equipment Market demand for the productAutomated Production Increasing Production Four options to increase production are: Buy new state-of-the-art equipment. Do something with existing equipment. Buy refurbished equipment. Hire a contract packager. Factors that will influence this choice are as follows: Availability of in-plant equipment Market demand for the product