The former calculation methodology, particularly the "machine hour rate" cost accounting, suffered from considerable shortcomings.
Inaccuracies and an insufficient basis for effective corporate performance management.
Lack of tools for competitive analyses, global performance comparisons, make-or-buy decisions, and consideration of capacity utilization as a central cost driver.
The introduction ofvalueforce 4.1
software has resolved these challenges.
1. Holistic Product Management
Supports the entire product lifecycle, encompassing planning, development, and secure quotation generation.
2. Real-time cost and performance analysis
All structural and cost modifications within the overhead sector are instantly incorporated and assessed.
All performance variations, particularly those related to the primary cost driver capacity utilization, are factored in real time.
3. Boost competitiveness
Assesses the competitive landscape of product pricing – a crucial advantage in project management and early development phases.
4. Optimize sales performance
Shows the individual profit or loss contribution of products to sales performance - of central importance for sales success.
5. Maximum transparency and flexibility
Internal cost and performance changes as well as external market and competitive developments are captured, analyzed and their potential impact on product costs is calculated at the push of a button.
The result: Enhanced competitiveness and resilience.
Preventing the 5-15% reduction in return on investment that comes with using 'machine hour rate cost allocation'.
Substantial improvement in competitiveness and enterprise resilience.
Withvalueforce4.1
, rely on an innovative calculation solution that guarantees maximum decision quality, efficiency, and competitive advantages.
