Download or read book Realistic Cost Estimating for Manufacturing 3rd Edition written by Michael Lembersky and published by SME. This book was released on 2016-01-04 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most effective way to generate an estimate of a new product’s cost engineering change cost, or innovation cost is through a detailed cost investigation. Analysis of the available materials and processes leads to the most economical and financial decisions. Now in its third edition, Realistic Cost Estimating for Manufacturing has been used by students and practitioners since 1968 in this endeavor. Revised and expanded, the book recognizes the extremely important role estimating is playing in today’s highly competitive global economy. Realistic Cost Estimating for Manufacturing provides a survey of the myriad manufacturing processes and practices and combines this with in-depth explanations and examples of costing methods and tools. A comprehensive, standardized approach to their application is given. Among the manufacturing processes surveyed are: machining, casting, stamping, forging, welding, plastics technology, finishing, and rapid prototyping. To develop realistic baseline estimates, an engineering or costing professional must have an in-depth understanding of costing methods and techniques. As a fundamental reference, the book provides insight into the art, science, and functions of cost estimation in a wide range of activities: product design and manufacturing, engineering change control, proposal development, make or buy studies, identifying cost reduction opportunities, component costing, reverse engineering, benchmarking, and examining alternative processes, materials, machines, and tooling. As examples, it will aid the practitioner in efforts to justify the replacement or improvement of existing technology with new creative solutions; perform a feasibility study; develop a basis for cost-oriented decision support; improve supply chain evaluation and sourcing analysis; and minimize costs. The third edition has been greatly enhanced with new chapters and material dedicated to the roles of economics and finance, cost reduction, continuous improvement, plastic parts, electronics cost estimating, costing studies, advanced manufacturing processes, and quality costs. Further, the existing chapters have been significantly expanded to include new processes and operations and examples to enhance learning. Since nontraditional technology is widely applied in manufacturing, its costing aspects are also explored. Five Appendices provide additional information on productivity based on efficiency, cost reduction, matching part features to manufacturing processes, packaging cost, and inspection and measurement costs. As with its previous editions, instructors of cost estimating courses can rely on the book to provide a solid foundation for manufacturing engineering courses and programs of study. The book is also useful for on-the-job training courses for engineers, managers, estimators, designers, and practitioners. It can be applied in seminars and workshops specifically dedicated to product or component cost reduction, alternative cost analysis, engineering change cost control, or proposal development. As in the previous editions, there are multiple equations and calculation examples, as well as end-of-chapter questions to test student’s knowledge. An instructor’s guide is also available.

Download or read book Improving the Accuracy of Early Cost Estimates for Federal Construction Projects written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1990-02-01 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Improved Cost Estimating Techniques written by LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INST WASHINGTON D C. and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cost estimating, as used in this report, is the technique of forecasting how much the Government will pay for future development and acquisition of hardware, such as for an aircraft, a ship, a tank, or components and parts. Three approaches to cost estimating are briefly described: analogy, parametric, and engineering.

Download or read book Cost Analysis and Estimating written by Willis R., Jr. Greer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changes in production processes reflect the technological advances permeat ing our products and services. U. S. industry is modernizing and automating. In parallel, direct labor is fading as the primary cost driver while engineering and technology related cost elements loom ever larger. Traditional, labor-based ap proaches to estimating costs are losing their relevance. Old methods require aug mentation with new estimating tools and techniques that capture the emerging environment. This volume represents one of many responses to this challenge by the cost analysis profession. The Institute of Cost Analysis (lCA) is dedicated to improving the effective ness of cost and price analysis and enhancing the professional competence of its members. We encourage and promote exchange of research findings and appli cations between the academic community and cost professionals in industry and government. The 1990 National Meeting in Los Angeles, jointly spo~sored by ICA and the National Estimating Society (NES), provides such a forum. Presen tations will focus on new and improved tools and techniques of cost analysis. This volume is the second in a series. The first was produced in conjunction with the 1989 National Meeting of ICA/NES in Washington, D.C. The articles in this volume, all refereed, were selected from about 100 submitted for presen tation at the Los Angeles meeting.

Download or read book Department of Defense Appropriations for 1971 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 1170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Software Cost Estimation and Sizing Methods written by Shari Lawrence Pfleeger and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recommends an approach to improving the utility and accuracy of software cost estimates by exposing uncertainty (in understanding the project) and reducing the risks associated with developing the estimates. The approach focuses on characteristics of the estimation process (such as which methods and models are most appropriate for a given situation) and the nature of the data used (such as software size), describing symptoms and warning signs of risk in each factor, and risk-mitigation strategies.

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Download or read book Major Systems Acquisition Reform written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Government Operations. Subcommittee on Federal Spending Practices, Efficiency, and Open Government and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Major Systems Acquisition Reform written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Federal Spending Practices and Open Government and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 1622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Military Budget and National Economic Priorities written by United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee. Subcommittee on Economy in Government and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 1054 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Hearings Reports and Prints of the Joint Economic Committee written by United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Hearings written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 1540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Acquisition of Weapons Systems written by United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee. Subcommittee on Economy in Government and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Practice Standard for Project Estimating Second Edition written by Project Management Institute Project Management Institute and published by Project Management Institute. This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project estimating plays a vital role in project management. Typically completed in the initial planning stages, accurate project estimation can be a difficult task. Organizations and project managers should use these initial estimates to baseline the project schedule and cost, then refine these estimates as the project develops. Accurate estimation and refinement of the estimates leads to better and earlier decision making, thus maximizing value.Developed within the framework of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK&® Guide) &– Sixth Edition and other PMI standards, the Practice Standard for Project Estimating &– Second Edition focuses on providing models for the project management profession in both plan-driven and change-driven adaptive (agile) life cycles. This practice standard describes the aspects of project estimating that are recognized as good practice on most projects most of the time and that are widely recognized and consistently applied.PMI practice standards describe processes, activities, constraints, inputs, and outputs for specific discipline subject areas and are targeted to all practitioners within projectized organizations, not just project managers.

Download or read book Concepts written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disseminates information concerning new developments and effective actions taken relative to the management of defense systems programs and defense systems acquisition.