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Target Costing Presentation
Target Costing Presentation
Presented by;
Anam Zaid
Roll No. 12
Definition
6. Life-Cycle Costs:
In specifying a product’s target cost, analysts
must be careful to incorporate all of the
product’s life-cycle costs.
Costs of product planning
Production
Concept design
Prototype testing
Distribution and customer service
Application of TC
More Effective for New Product’s Planning and Designing
stages.
Why TC is effective for new products?
It is noted through studies, 70% to 80% cost is planned and
committed at design stages. If all focus is placed on cost
cutting at design stages then cost is managed according to
the plans efficiently and Effectively.
Mostly Used in;
Manufacturing Companies specially automobile industry
like Honda & Toyota
Healthcare
Construction
Advantages
Stay competitive
Ensure success in the market
Deliver Product’s optimal value (decrease less imp.
Features)
Reduced development cycle (eliminate unnecessary
steps)
Maximum Customer satisfaction
Allow teams to work together for reducing cost
Provide cost control at all stages of pr0duct like
planning, designing, repairing and disposal/recycling.
Disadvantages
Time consuming (delay in production)
Pressure to cut cost may lead to organizational
conflicts. (teams conflicts)
Too much cost reduction may hamper smooth
functioning of departments.
Difficult to apply in service industries due to
intangibility and high level of specialties.