VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME

VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME

Volume, volume, volume! I recently participated in an online discussion on LinkedIn as to the impact of volume on cost.  To be honest, this is one of my favorites, although controversial topics. A LinkedIn user was listing all the typical cost drivers for a product,...
Channeling Your Inner Picasso

Channeling Your Inner Picasso

Cost Engineering is often described as part science and part art. The science aspect is easily observed. We all understand the importance of collecting, normalizing, and analyzing historical data to support estimating a future program. We can all proficiently navigate...
CFOs – Are They Vanguards or Villains?

CFOs – Are They Vanguards or Villains?

CFOs – Are They Vanguards or Villains? I continue to get mixed signals regarding how advanced CFOs are with their journey to become the “strategic advisor” that is so frequently mentioned in finance and accounting magazines. But I am unsure how much the evidence...
Triple Limited Demand

Triple Limited Demand

Triple Limited Demand And he writhed inside at what seemed the cruelty and unfairness of the demand – C.L. Lewis. Many products sink due to scarce sales. Uninspected, market boundaries seem murky. Pilatus makes the PC-12. It’s the best-selling business...