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Question added by Moustafa Abouelsaad Procurement & Logistics Director Al-Kharafi Construction, Kuwait
7 years ago

How to calculate cost saving & cost avoidance considering both tangible and intangible savings which are related only to Procurement Dept. activities? ‎

Need to formulate annual measurable KPIs to measure Cost saving & Cost avoidance Considering both Tangible and Intangible Savings which are related only to Procuremen‎ ... See More

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Answer added by  emad awad, internal audit manager & cost control manager, nile sugar
11 years ago

Yes if cost reduction is made without proper study to be made to reduce risk of stock-out problems

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Answer added by  osama khalifa, sourcing manager, Toshiba
7 years ago

At first you must set target to your self by bench marking for cost saving but estimated material price for your budget then at the end of ( quarter or semester or year ) ... See More

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Answer added by  Mohammed Hussain Shah, Finance Manager, Al-Naba Contracting Co. Ltd
9 years ago

Cost Control indicates keeping the costs within the given limits determined by a budget or a plan.  Cost reduction attempts at reducing the costs by using alternative res ... See More

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Answer added by  SHIVRAM KRISHNASWAMY, Independent Consultant , Saudi electricity company
6 years ago

Cost reduction are steps taken to achieve pernament reduction in expenses by going thru the process and related activities. Cost contol is monitoring expenses by comparin ... See More

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Answer added by  Nadeem Asghar, Supply Chain Consultant/Trainer, Independent Practitioner
7 years ago

I agree with  jasmina malnar. There cannot be one fix for all and needs a detailed strategy.