This PPT slide, part of the 48-slide Relative Cost Position Analysis PowerPoint presentation, titled "Relative Cost Position" provides a detailed breakdown of direct labor costs associated with the production of various types of gum, specifically focusing on the mixing stage of the value chain. It outlines the calculations for direct labor costs based on several key factors: the number of mixing machines, the production capacity of those machines, staffing requirements, and wage rates.
The slide presents data for 3 gum types: Sugar, Sugar free, and Bubble. For each type, it specifies the number of mixing machines used and the corresponding production output in terms of "100 sticks per hour." The calculations show the total production capacity for each gum type, revealing significant differences in output. For instance, the Sugar free variant utilizes nine mixing machines, resulting in a total output of over 12,000 sticks per hour, while the Sugar variant operates with only 2 machines, yielding nearly 1,900 sticks per hour.
The slide further details the staffing per machine and wage rates, which are critical for calculating total direct labor costs. The Sugar free gum has a slightly higher staffing requirement per machine compared to the Sugar variant, which impacts overall labor costs. The total direct labor costs for each gum type are summarized at the bottom, showing a total of $8.1 million across all types, with Sugar free accounting for the largest share at $5.6 million.
This slide effectively illustrates how operational decisions regarding machine utilization and staffing directly influence labor costs, providing valuable insights for potential customers interested in optimizing their production processes and cost management strategies.
This slide is part of the Relative Cost Position Analysis PowerPoint presentation.
EXPLORE MORE SLIDES FROM THIS PRESENTATION
EXPLORE MORE PRESENTATIONS ON
Find documents of the same caliber as those used by top-tier consulting firms, like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, Accenture.
Our PowerPoint presentations, Excel workbooks, and Word documents are completely customizable, including rebrandable.
Save yourself and your employees countless hours. Use that time to work on more value-added and fulfilling activities.
![]() |
Receive our FREE presentation on Operational Excellence
This 50-slide presentation provides a high-level introduction to the 4 Building Blocks of Operational Excellence. Achieving OpEx requires the implementation of a Business Execution System that integrates these 4 building blocks. |