Map the cost base
Reconcile material, labour, overhead and capacity assumptions to the available records. Identify information gaps before building the model.
MANUFACTURING & RECYCLING
Understand what each product really costs.
Sales are growing, but the margin story is unclear. Connect production activity, overheads and pricing to see where to investigate.
01 / THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE
The starting point.
A manufacturer sells several products and allocates overheads using one broad percentage. Management cannot easily distinguish changes in material cost, production efficiency, product mix and selling price. A new production line makes the investment decision more pressing.
02 / HOW WE COULD HELP
Make the work
specific.
Test the economics
Compare product contribution under different volume, yield, input-price and utilisation assumptions. Separate observed costs from estimates.
Turn analysis into a routine
Define a costing view, the owner of each input and a review cycle that management can maintain.
03 / PRACTICAL DELIVERABLES
What the business
can work with.
- A documented product-costing model
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis
- A short list of pricing and operational questions
04 / THE BUSINESS VALUE
A more informed
decision.
A clearer basis for discussing pricing, product mix and capacity investment—with the assumptions visible before a commitment is made.
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