How to Reduce Manufacturing Costs When Energy and Oil Prices Fluctuate
Introduction Professional procurement does not focus only on unit price. Instead, it focuses on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). TCO includes raw materials, logistics, inventory, risk, and payment terms. Therefore, buyers must look at the whole supply chain when they want to reduce manufacturing cost. Energy and oil prices can change quickly. As a result, many factories face unstable production costs. Raw materials, plastics, transportation, and electricity may all become more expensive. However, companies can...
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