Common situations where a fresh look at costs makes sense:
Prices Seem Too High
- Supplier quotes seem unreasonable
- Competitors have similar parts at lower prices
- Need to reduce costs to stay competitive
- Want to understand the "why" behind the price
Design or Volume Changes
- Redesigning a product
- Planning for higher production volumes
- Changing materials or suppliers
- Want to optimize before locking in design
Regular Cost Review
- Annual cost reduction targets
- Checking if current design is still optimal
- New manufacturing technologies available
- Market conditions have changed



