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COST CONTROL AND COST REDUCTION.

Cost control . Table of contents:


Meaning. Aspects of cost control. Advantages of cost control. Main areas of cost control. Tools of cost control.

COST CONTROL FOCUSES ON:


The

minimization of wastage. Minimization of cost through new production process. Improved plant layout. Scientific material handling etc.

ASPECTS OF COST CONTROL.


Cost control involves various steps and also covers various aspects of management like: Planning. Communication. Motivation. Appraisal. Decision making.

ADVANTAGES OF COST CONTROL:


To improve its profitability and competitiveness. It is indispensable for achieving greater productivity. Reduce the cost and thus reduce the prices. Stable and reasonable price of the product. Higher sales. Employment of work force.

MAIN AREAS OF COST CONTROL.


Labour. Material. Sales. Overheads. Energy.

TOOLS OF COST CONTROL.


External. Internal:

Budgetary control. Standard control.

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