Better business decisions using cost modeling /

Information is power in supply chain operations, negotiations, continuous improvement programs, process improvement, and indeed in all aspects of managing an operation. Accurate and timely information can result in better decisions that translate into the improvement of bottomline results. The devel...

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Main Authors: Sower, Victor E. (Author), Sower, Christopher H. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Business Expert Press, 2015.
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Supply and operations management collection.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Constructing cost models
  • 3. Internal cost models
  • 4. Other internal cost models
  • 5. External cost models for procured materials
  • 6. External cost models for procured services
  • 7. Total cost of ownership models
  • 8. Probabilistic cost models
  • Epilogue
  • Appendix A. Data sources for cost modeling
  • Appendix B. Simulation software used to illustrate chapter 8
  • Notes
  • References
  • Index.