COST MANAGEMENT AND PROFIT IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES

Training Date :

This programme is only for In House training only.

Please contact our office at +603-55231819 or email to sales@wanfahprosper.com for a quotation.

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INTRODUCTION

As a business entity, we are constantly looking at managing our Cost in order to optimize our bottom line. Cost Management is not only the Financial Management function, but it involves every levels of employees as well as departments.

This “Cost Management and Profit Improvement Strategies” training will equip you with the tools for improving productivity and efficiency to enhance the profitability and cash flow of your organisation.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the “Cost Management and Profit Improvement Strategies” training, participants will be able to :

  • Identify key issues that is affecting their business / operations
  • Make aware of Cost Management Techniques at all level of Management
  • Understand the need for an effective Sales Strategy for the survival of the business
  • Identify areas to improve the organisation Cash Flow
  • Turn waste into profit
  • Saving Cost through Strategic Purchasing Functions
  • Know when operating costs is overrun
  • Simplify and reduce the paperwork costs

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Directors
  • Business Managers / General Managers
  • Financial Controllers / Accountants
  • Departmental Managers and Supervisors
  • Engineers
  • Budget Holders who are responsible for their respective cost

 

METHODOLODY

This “Cost Management and Profit Improvement Strategies” training methodology will be a mixtures of Presentations, Interactive Group Discussions, Case Study and Games.

 

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1 : COST MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

  • What are the key business issues?
  • Factors affecting the survival of a business
  • When to conduct Cost Management Review
  • Organizing an Effective Cost Reduction programme and its benefits

Module 2 : SALES COST MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES

  • How Sales / Turnover affecting the bottom line of the organization?
  • Factors affecting the Sales Trend
  • Sales Planning and Scheduling
  • Common issues affecting sales
  • Building a sustainable business

Module 3 : INVENTORY COST MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES

  • Categories of inventory
  • Why inventory is so critical for the survival of a company?
  • The importance of an effective Inventory Management System
  • What are the waste elements in Inventory?
  • Capturing Inventory costs
  • Case Study

Module 4 : PROCESSING COST MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES

  • Meaning of processing and movement of Inventory
  • Factors contributing to the processing costs
  • Factors contributing to the movement costs
  • How to detect abnormality in processing and movement of inventory?

Module 5 : PURCHASING COST MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES

  • What is purchasing major roles and responsibilities?
  • An Effective Purchasing Policies
  • Uncovering Profit opportunities in Purchasing functions
  • Areas to look for in Purchasing Cost Management and Improvement

Module 6 : OPERATING EXPENSES COST MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES

  • Why it is important to perform a Cost Review Programme for Operating Expenses?
  • What are the major Operating Expenses?
  • Categories of Expenses relating to Maintenance
  • What is Productive time and Non-Productive time?
  • Elimination of Plant Waste

Module 7 : PAPERWORK COST MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES

  • What will a paperwork analysis and review programme do for you?
  • Features in the techniques
  • Typical Cost distribution
  • Cost Review checklist
  • Document Value Analysis
  • Case Study

Module 8 : CONCLUSION

  • Formulate your Cost Management Problem
    • High Production Cost
    • High Reject Cost
    • Cash Flow Issues
  • Risk Mitigation
    • Analysing potential risks
    • Mitigating controls
    • Weigh the financial impacts
    • Cost – Benefit Decision analysis

 

FACILITATOR

Mr. Arthur Tay 

Associate Member of Chartered Management Accountant – ACMA (UK)
Chartered Accountant (Malaysia) – CA (Malaysia)
Chartered Global Management Accountant – CGMA
Competent Toastmaster – CTM
Competent Leader – CL

Mr. Arthur Tay has more than 30 years of combined working experience from sectors as diverse as manufacturing, commerce and the service industry. Mr Tay has held several positions in his career and has been with several leading companies – KFC Bhd, Diners Club International, GE USA where he held senior management position.

Other than the Finance, Auditing, Taxation and General Management, he has gathered vast experience in matters related to Manufacturing cost management, product costing and conducting cost reduction programmes.

Arthur is a Chartered Accountant by profession. He is an associate member (ACMA) of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK and a member (CA) of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

He is a past President of CIMA Johor. He is also the past President of CIMA JB Toastmasters Club.

Arthur is also a Certified GST Consultant / Trainer having completed the Royal Malaysian Customs Department GST training and passed its examination. He is a prolific facilitator/trainer for GST workshops and as well as in-house training for corporations. He is also a regular speakers in the seminars organized by the public and private organizations.

 

Registration of Interest :
Please contact us for a quotation.

Phone : +603 5523 1819

Email : sales@wanfahprosper.com

 

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