Download or read book C O S T written by Craig Theisen and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2022-03-04 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do companies exert high effort to reduce the costs of products that are production? Because they can! Because unnecessary product costs were not removed during product development. C-O-S-T, short for Cost Optimization System and Technique, details how a company’s product development teams, their supporting functions, and company leaders can optimize product costs before production starts and thereby maximize lifecycle profits. Since product development teams determine product costs imparted to new products, much of the book details how these teams optimize product costs. The book also includes ways company leaders can create and sustain company-wide engagement in optimizing product costs and keeping the resulting increased profit margins. The reader is entertained while observing a three-day workshop where executives of a fictitious company, Defender Products, Inc. are being taught the C-O-S-T system by its developers. The story flows like a business workshop with slides, dialog, and break-out sessions. The content will benefit all companies that design, develop and manufacture products.
Download or read book Cost Reduction and Optimization for Manufacturing and Industrial Companies written by Joseph Berk and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-22 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on rapid implementation of practical, real-world cost reduction solutions In today's economic climate, the need to cut costs can be the difference between success and failure. Cost Reduction and Optimization for Manufacturing and Industrial Companies covers all major cost reduction areas, providing easy to read examples and advice on steps to take. It provides the roadmap for implementing recommended actions with true and tried methods by taking a modern, all-inclusive look at manufacturing processes. Based on the author's cost reduction experience gained during 30 years of senior operations and consulting engagements with hundreds of organizations, this book includes easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement cost reduction concepts organized into five general areas --labor, material, design, process, and overhead. Each chapter: Dives into a cost reduction area and starts with the bottom line first by summarizing key points Provides proven tactics for cutting costs without a lot of extraneous data Follows a qualitative and design-oriented approach Emphasizes quick implementation and measurable cost reduction Identifies who in the organization should do the work Outlines risks and suggested risk mitigation actions Contains numerous tables, graphs, and photos to show the concepts described in the book Praise for Cost Reduction and Optimization for Manufacturing and Industrial Companies "In this introductory book, Berk not only takes a modern, all-inclusive look at manufacturing processes but also provides substantial coverage of engineering materials and production systems. It follows a more qualitative and design-oriented approach than other texts in the market, helping readers gain a better understanding of important concepts. They'll also discover how micro-economic conditions relate to the process variables in a given process as well as how to perform manufacturing science and quantitative engineering analysis of manufacturing processes." —Fred Silverman, Director Engineering of Hi-Shear Technology Corporation "Joe Berk has created a unique, practical and straightforward approach to cost reduction in manufacturing. This work provides valuable insights and concrete techniques, based on real-world experiences, to any manufacturing organization undertaking change to position itself to compete successfully in the global marketplace." —Joe Carleone, President and COO of American Pacific Corporation Check out author Joseph Berk's blog at http://manufacturingtraining.wordpress.com/
Download or read book Construction Scheduling Cost Optimization and Management written by Hojjat Adeli and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Construction Scheduling, Cost Optimization and Management presents a general mathematical formula for the scheduling of construction projects. Using this formula, repetitive and non-repetitive tasks, work continuity considerations, multiple-crew strategies, and the effects of varying job conditions on the performance of a crew can be modelled.L This book presents an entirely new approach to the construction scheduling problem. It provides a practical methodology which will be of great benefit to all those involved in construction scheduling and cost optimization, including construction engineers, highway engineers, transportation engineers, contractors and architects. It will also be useful for researchers, and graduates on courses in construction scheduling and planning.
Download or read book Cloud FinOps written by J.R. Storment and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite many uncertainties in cloud computing, one truth is evident: costs will always tend to go up unless you’re actively engaged in the process. Whether you’re new to managing cloud spend or a seasoned pro, this book will clarify the often misunderstood workings of cloud billing fundamentals and provide expert strategies on creating a culture of cloud cost management in your organization. Drawing on real-world examples of successes and failures of large-scale cloud spenders, this book outlines a road map for building a culture of FinOps in your organization. Beginning with the fundamental concepts required to understand cloud billing concepts, you’ll learn how to enable an efficient and effective FinOps machine. Learn how the cloud works when it comes to financial management Set up a FinOps team and build a framework for making spend efficiency a priority Examine the anatomy of a cloud bill and learn how to manage it Get operational recipes for maximizing cloud efficiency Understand how to motivate engineering teams to take cost-saving actions Explore the FinOps lifecycle: Inform, Optimize, and Operate Learn the DNA of a highly functional cloud FinOps culture
Download or read book Control Optimization and Smart Structures written by Hojjat Adeli and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999-05-03 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Smarte" oder "adaptive" Systeme sind die neue Generation von Konstruktionen im Bauwesen. Mit Hilfe integrierter Computersteuerungen können solche Systeme auf äußere Einflüsse wie Erdbeben und Stürme flexibel reagieren. Derartige Technologien erobern gegenwärtig die Akzeptanz der Fachleute - daher ist dieses Buch, das sich mit technischen Aspekten ebenso wie mit der Praxis der effektiven Konstruktion beschäftigt, hochaktuell. (08/99)
Download or read book Cost Reduction Analysis written by Steven M. Bragg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the tools for knowing the costs your company should cut, without impacting its ability to deliver goods and services New from Steve Bragg, this book provides the tools for determining which costs a company should cut, without impacting its ability to deliver goods and services. It explains how to use throughput analysis in order to locate bottleneck operations in a company, which in turn dictates where capital investments should (and should not) be made. Delves into process analysis, to determine where excess resources are being used in a business process Describes the total cost of ownership, showing how a single purchasing decision actually snowballs into a variety of ancillary costs Shows how to create and use a spend management system to reduce procurement costs Shows how just-in-time systems can be used to eliminate inventory costs Cost Reduction Analysis: Tools and Strategies provides examples to show how much cost can potentially be eliminated to avoid drastic action later that can imperil your corporation's direction and future.
Download or read book Jelen s Cost and Optimization Engineering written by Kenneth King Humphreys and published by McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics. This book was released on 1991 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition reflects the use of computers and their expansion into the business, engineering, and scientific community. Computer problems are now treated in areas of polynomial mathematics, differential equations, and linear algebra.
Download or read book AWS Certified Cloud Cost Optimization written by and published by Cybellium . This book was released on with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the forefront of knowledge with Cybellium, your trusted partner in mastering the cutting-edge fields of IT, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Business, Economics and Science. Designed for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike, our comprehensive books empower you to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world. * Expert Insights: Our books provide deep, actionable insights that bridge the gap between theory and practical application. * Up-to-Date Content: Stay current with the latest advancements, trends, and best practices in IT, Al, Cybersecurity, Business, Economics and Science. Each guide is regularly updated to reflect the newest developments and challenges. * Comprehensive Coverage: Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, Cybellium books cover a wide range of topics, from foundational principles to specialized knowledge, tailored to your level of expertise. Become part of a global network of learners and professionals who trust Cybellium to guide their educational journey. www.cybellium.com
Download or read book Geometric Programming for Design and Cost Optimization written by Robert Creese and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2009-10-11 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geometric programming is used for design and cost optimization and the development of generalized design relationships and cost rations for specific problems. The early pioneers of the process, Zener, Duffin, Peterson, Beightler, and Wilde, played important roles in the development of geometric programming. The theory of geometric programming is presented and 10 examples are presented and solved in detail. The examples illustrate some of the difficulties encountered in typical problems and techniques for overcoming these difficulties. The primal-dual relationships are used to illustrate how to determine the primal variables from the dual solution. These primal-dual relationships can be used to determine additional dual equations when the degrees of difficulty are positive. The goal of this work is to have readers develop more case studies to further the application of this exciting mathematical tool. Table of Contents: Introduction / Brief History of Geometric Programming / Theoretical Considerations / Trash Can Case Study / Open Cargo Shipping Box Case Study / Metal Casting Cylindrical Riser Case Study / Process Furnace Design Case Study / Gas Transmission Pipeline Case Study / Journal Bearing Design Case Study / Metal Casting Hemispherical Top Cylindrical Side Riser / Liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG) Cylinders Case Study / Material Removal/Metal Cutting Economics Case Study / Summary and Future Directions
Download or read book Cost Optimization of Structures written by Hojjat Adeli and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-11-02 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the weight of a structure constitutes a significant part of the cost, a minimum weight design is not necessarily the minimum cost design. Little attention in structural optimization has been paid to the cost optimization problem, particularly of realistic three-dimensional structures. Cost optimization is becoming a priority in all civil engineering projects, and the concept of Life-Cycle Costing is penetrating design, manufacturing and construction organizations. In this groundbreaking book the authors present novel computational models for cost optimization of large scale, realistic structures, subjected to the actual constraints of commonly used design codes. As the first book on the subject this book: Contains detailed step-by-step algorithms Focuses on novel computing techniques such as genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic, and parallel computing Covers both Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) codes Includes realistic design examples covering large-scale, high-rise building structures Presents computational models that enable substantial cost savings in the design of structures Fully automated structural design and cost optimization is where large-scale design technology is heading, thus Cost Optimization of Structures: Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms, and Parallel Computing will be of great interest to civil and structural engineers, mechanical engineers, structural design software developers, and architectural engineers involved in the design of structures and life-cycle cost optimisation. It is also a pioneering text for graduate students and researchers working in building design and structural optimization.
Download or read book Geometric Programming for Design and Cost Optimization 2nd edition written by Robert Creese and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geometric programming is used for design and cost optimization, the development of generalized design relationships, cost ratios for specific problems, and profit maximization. The early pioneers of the process - Zener, Duffin, Peterson, Beightler, Wilde, and Phillips -- played important roles in the development of geometric programming. There are three major areas: 1) Introduction, History, and Theoretical Fundamentals, 2) Applications with Zero Degrees of Difficulty, and 3) Applications with Positive Degrees of Difficulty. The primal-dual relationships are used to illustrate how to determine the primal variables from the dual solution and how to determine additional dual equations when the degrees of difficulty are positive. A new technique for determining additional equations for the dual, Dimensional Analysis, is demonstrated. The various solution techniques of the constrained derivative approach, the condensation of terms, and dimensional analysis are illustrated with example problems. The goal of this work is to have readers develop more case studies to further the application of this exciting tool. Table of Contents: Introduction / Brief History of Geometric Programming / Theoretical Considerations / The Optimal Box Design Case Study / Trash Can Case Study / The Open Cargo Shipping Box Case Study / Metal Casting Cylindrical Riser Case Study / Inventory Model Case Study / Process Furnace Design Case Study / Gas Transmission Pipeline Case Study / Profit Maximization Case Study / Material Removal/Metal Cutting Economics Case Study / Journal Bearing Design Case Study / Metal Casting Hemispherical Top Cylindrical Side Riser\\Case Study / Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinders Case Study / Material Removal/Metal Cutting Economics with Two Constraints / The Open Cargo Shipping Box with Skids / Profit Maximization Considering Decreasing Cost Functions of Inventory Policy / Summary and Future Directions / Thesis and Dissertations on Geometric Programming
Download or read book ECOS 2012 The 25th International Conference on Efficiency Cost Optimization and Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems and Processes Perugia June 26th June 29th 2012 written by Umberto Desideri and published by Firenze University Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 3218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 8-volume set contains the Proceedings of the 25th ECOS 2012 International Conference, Perugia, Italy, June 26th to June 29th, 2012. ECOS is an acronym for Efficiency, Cost, Optimization and Simulation (of energy conversion systems and processes), summarizing the topics covered in ECOS: Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Exergy and Second Law Analysis, Process Integration and Heat Exchanger Networks, Fluid Dynamics and Power Plant Components, Fuel Cells, Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems, Renewable Energies, Thermo-Economic Analysis and Optimisation, Combustion, Chemical Reactors, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Building/Urban/Complex Energy Systems, Water Desalination and Use of Water Resources, Energy Systems- Environmental and Sustainability Issues, System Operation/ Control/Diagnosis and Prognosis, Industrial Ecology.
Download or read book Cloud Cost Optimization Handbook for AWS written by Qinlin Luo and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Road to Azure Cost Governance written by Paola E. Annis and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2022-02-18 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to grips with Microsoft Azure cost management and gain complete, reliable, and sustainable control of your cloud spend Key FeaturesExplore resource rightsizing and cleanup methods and their implementationLearn key resource usage optimization conceptsUnderstand app optimization and plan for optimized and sustainable cloud native applicationsBook Description Cloud teams and ICT cost controllers working with Azure will be able to put their knowledge to work with this practical guide, introducing a process model for structured cost governance. The Road to Azure Cost Governance is a must-read if you find yourself facing the harsh reality of monthly cloud costs gradually getting out of control. Starting with how resources are created and managed, everything you need to know in order to track, display, optimize, rightsize, and clean up cloud resources will be tackled with a workflow approach that will leave the choice of operation to you (be it the Azure CLI, automation, logic apps, or even custom code). Using real-world datasets, you'll learn everything from basic cost management to modeling your cloud spend across your technical resources in a sustainable way. The book will also show you how to create a recursive optimization process that will give you full control of spending and savings, while helping you reserve budget for future cloud projects and innovation. By the end of this Azure book, you'll have a clear understanding and control of your cloud spend along with knowledge of a number of cost-saving techniques used by companies around the world, application optimization patterns, and the carbon impact of your cloud infrastructure. What you will learnUse Azure reporting, monitoring, and configurations to model your cloud resources and make costs clearerDiscover resource-saving techniques and put them into practiceEstablish a continuous clean-up and rightsizing processExplore and implement automation to drive recurrent savingsFind out how to use Azure Reservations in the best possible wayGet started with building cloud native, cost-optimized applicationsGet to grips with implementing cost- and carbon-aware applications on AzureWho this book is for If you're someone who deals with Azure cloud costs and has a technical background, this book will help you understand and control your cloud spending. This book is for decision-makers, cloud managers, cloud architects, cost controllers, and software solution professionals working with Microsoft cloud services in Azure and looking to build optimized solutions for their enterprise operations.
Download or read book Mastering AWS Cost Optimization written by Eli Mansoor and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book Mastering AWS Cost Optimization is intended to support you in overcoming one of the top challenges that organizations face in their journey towards public cloud: the challenge of cost control and optimization. Reading this book will give you a better understanding of both the technical and operational aspects of the process. This ensures that you will succeed in taking advantage of advanced technology for building innovative products, while doing so in an optimized and cost-effective manner. This book contains many proven technical, operational, and applications-related best practices. All are real-life best practices that were implemented in the efforts of controlling and reducing the costs of our own cloud infrastructure as well as that of our customers. What You Will Learn? • Amazon's Compute (EC2, Lambda, Container Services), Storage (S3, Glacier, EBS, and EFS), and Networking services pricing models. • Best practices for architecting and operating your cloud environments for cost optimization and efficiency. • How to build applications that are lightweight from the perspective of resource requirements. • How to leverage AWS operational services (Service Catalog, Config, Budgets, Landing Zone, Tagging, CloudWatch, and others) for ensuring continuous governance and on-going cost efficiency. The KAOTM Methodology We have developed the KAOTM (Knowledge, Architecture, and Operation) methodology to provide a structured approach towards optimizing the costs of any cloud service you will consume - even services not covered within this book. This methodology will lay the foundation needed for addressing any cost-optimization task and provide a structured approach for each optimization effort. Who Should Read this Book? We recommend that everyone involved in a cloud project read this book. This includes those undergoing their first cloud transformation project ("moving workloads to the cloud") through early adopters in "born-to-the-cloud" companies. Why? Because cloud computing represents much more than new technology and tools. The costs of cloud computing are related to new pay-per-use pricing models, new consumption models, new operational methodologies, new tracking and reporting systems, and more. Traditional approaches to cost analysis and optimization simply do not apply to public cloud computing.
Download or read book Cost and Optimization in Government written by Aman Khan and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book COST OPTIMISATION written by S.B. Kumar and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prime objective of any business is to get more PROFIT on investment. We are in the customer driven era. Producer’s monopoly for sales price fixing has gone. Either we are owner of any business or employees of any organizations, our growth are linked with profitability & profitability only. If profit is there & growing, music will go on, if not then existence of all will be in question. Firefighting, resignation, demotion, demotivation and termination everything shall be started without looking at your past contributions & dedications. Business owner will be restless due to pending debts, installments and other essential expenditure. Now, the formula for profit has changed, PROFIT = Total sales revenue- Total costs We have only two options for survival & growth. Either we are able to make more & sell more or have to reduce our total costs. But how? Which areas we have to attack first? Are we aware about SWOT? Do we have capable & knowledgeable team? What are different cost reduction ideas? What are different methodologies to benchmark & optimize that? The objective of this small book is the same. There are many tested & trusted ideas developed by author for Big/ Medium/ Small/New startup/CEO/COO/ Plant heads/ Departmental heads/ Managers/ Engineers/ supervisors/ Talented workmen in this book under separate categories. After implementation of these ideas, any company can drastically improve their balance sheets. Even one good idea’s implementation can saves some lakhs/ crores of rupees for your future regular growth & breakthrough improvements.
