Costing
I can explain how a range of factors affect product costing in industry.
Costing
I can explain how a range of factors affect product costing in industry.
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Key learning points
- Product costs go beyond materials - they include labour, overhead, and other expenses.
- Costs are influenced by internal factors and external factors.
- Businesses set prices by managing expenses.
Keywords
Economies of scale - as production increases, the cost per unit decreases
Overhead - the ongoing cost of running a business
Automation - use of technology to perform tasks
Common misconception
The cost of a product only concerns raw materials.
Other factors like labour, overhead, distribution, and economies of scale affect the cost of a product.
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