Topics of Training:

I.Cost Controlling
i.Cost optimization process within the product development process
ii. Customer quoting and change management

II.Cost Estimating
i.Types of cost estimates, types of cost, cost categories
ii. Business case, Total Cost of Ownership, cost distribution methods
iii. Estimating for various manufacturing processes

III.Cost Optimization
i.Supply chain cost optimization, cost-based negotiation, the gap closure process
ii. VA/VE, TRIZ, cost reduction workshop, benchmarking, Lean, DFMA

IV.Cost Engineering Organization
i. Organizational structure, culture, employee development, collaboration focus, software, code of ethics

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