Costs that are not internal to the corporation, but may be impacted in the following areas:
Product Cost - Product manufacturing complexity, suppliers sourcing strategies, exchange rates, etc.
Manufacturing Process - Labor type and rate, capacity and utilization rate, fixed or variable order costs, supplier capabilities, etc.
Freight - Freight rates, mode of transportation, distance, interchange points, handling, rating costs, etc.
Costs that are not internal to the corporation, but may be impacted in the following areas:
Product Cost - Product manufacturing complexity, suppliers sourcing strategies, exchange rates, etc.
Manufacturing Process - Labor type and rate, capacity and utilization rate, fixed or variable order costs, supplier capabilities, etc.
Freight - Freight rates, mode of transportation, distance, interchange points, handling, rating costs, etc.