- can be generated by lowering the dollars paid to factory workers or by making workers more efficient
- can obtain low cost labor by unskilled labor
- decrease labor costs is to improve the efficiency of experienced labor
- eliminate the wasted steps in the process
- reduce time required to produce average unit by providing specialized training that allows employees to work at a faster pace
- to procure materials for less money
- find ways to use less material in building process
- purchase materials in large lots to drive down unit costs
- research and determine which one to purchase for production
Reduce Overhead Costs
- building, utility, supply, storage, handling, travel, supervisory and administrative cost all add to manufacturing costs
- set budgets for these support costs and review them on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis
- keep debt and interest expense as low as possible
- review and shop for the lowest employee benefit cost each year
- monitoring tooling and supply cost, keep them in a secure area to deter loss
Invest in Capital
- the way to save money is to spend money
- investing in equipment that makes the manufacturing process faster
- able to lower the production cost in the long run
- machinery that uses less material can also lover costs