Tag Archives: Standard Cost

Is Your Company’s P&L Report “Un-Lean”?

 Find out now. Take this quick quiz: I made an off-the-cuff remark a while back when I said the traditional P&L reports (or “Income Statements”) that are used by most companies in the US and around the world are “Un-Lean.” … Continue reading

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Capacity Has Value – Part 1

In manufacturing companies, the term “capacity” typically refers to the aggregate production capabilities of your factory.  It’s a bit like your factory’s bandwidth … it defines how much manufacturing can your operations support in a given period of time.  Understanding … Continue reading

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It’s About Spending, Not Costs – Part 1

During my days as a working CFO, my #1 job was financial review and analysis. I had to explain my company’s financial results to all those reading our financial statements.  Like all CFO’s, I had to understand the company’s costs, … Continue reading

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