Module K: Material Demand Aggregation – Harvesting Low-Hanging Fruit of the Material Side of the Total Product Cost Equation
The Impact of Outsourcing on Finished Part BOM Cost and Service
The Problem of “Data Dislocation” Material Cost and Service Degradation
The Two Drivers of Total Product Cost
The Material Demand Aggregation Model
How OEM’s Can Use Material Aggregation to Reduce Finished Part Bill of Material Costs and Improve Service (sheet, bar, plate, consumables, fasteners, etc.)
The Crucial Role of Managing Finished Part BOM for Outsourced Parts