Cost Structure Evaluation 

An important element of business intelligence is an understanding of your competitor's ability to compete in the marketplace. Knowledge of their basic cost structure gives your company a real sustainable advantage in the formulation of pricing strategies. The Power Systems Research team has extensive industry experience and fundamental cost knowledge. We have completed a wide range of cost comparisons for the power products industry.

There are numerous sustainable benefits from employing a cost structure analysis. Cost base evaluations establish fundamental competitiveness of the opposition, which enables intelligent market pricing strategies. Also, knowledge of competitors’ key cost elements provides a useful indication of your own company strengths and weaknesses.

Cost Structure Information

  • Company Productivity
    • Output Relative to Labor Cost, Assets
    • Comparisons with Industry Norms
  • Structure of Company Cost
    • Labor Cost Direct/Indirect – Industry Comparisons
    • Overhead Cost Analysis
  • Sales and Marketing Costs
    • Study of Cost basis of Competing Companies
  • Research and Development
    • Investment History and Strategy
    • Insights on Future Investments