
Brief: There are multiple ways to estimate a product cost. The lecture gives a brief introduction to students about various ways cost estimation can be done, what kind of tools and methods can be used to do the same.
Further Study: A reference study from the International Journal of Technology is provided for students who want to read further in depth about this.
Learning outcomes: After this lecture students will be able to
Identify various methods of cost estimation
Provide context - which scenario demands what method
Exemplify each method with a real life situation
Displays a quality versus cost spectrum of packaging, which will enable students to understand and differentiate between different types of packaging based on their perceived quality and cost.
Further educates students about analytical and parametric levers in the cost estimation of packaging, which will empower students the list of questions they need to ask while estimating packaging cost and why those questions matter
A free excel template for carton costing.
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The course is especially designed by industry veterans with experience in the packaging industry and it will provide students with a hands on working on how to quickly guesstimate the packaging cost of various products. The course further delves into deeper examples of costing for lamitubes, cartons, and rigid boxes.