Target cost management
The targets for cost
reductions in mechanical and plant
engineering we encounter in our briefs
lie between 30% and 50% (related to the
previous machines and plants). At the
same time, strict schedules have to be
maintained and the technical and quality
specifications are usually much higher
as well. In the automotive development
process, these targets in the
development of defined subassemblies lie
between -5% and -15% (related to the
current state of development).
We have not only achieved
these targets, but also exceeded them in
many cases. Our successes can be
essentially explained by two aspects:
Cost
transparency
All members of the
development and design team must be
aware of the current level of total
production costs of the product or plant
to be developed at all times during the
project. We guarantee this unconditional
request with the ProWerk Cost Navigator.
Cost
calculations
We help your developers
and designers, in close cooperation with
your cost accounting, when estimating
the cost of the component or subassembly
developed by each member of the team.
These early cost calculations form the
basis for the targeted technical design
of the components. The bottom line is
that we supply your purchasing
department with best-case calculations
for sound price negotiations.