How Do You
Cost Savings?
A short course where you will learn to Analyse, Optimise and Measure cost savings by mastering Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO)

LEARN HOW TO IDENTIFY COST SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND PRICE!
- “To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail” – Mark Twain
- Too often buyers and suppliers of goods and services become fixated on what appears to be the only tool in their arsenal, namely that of price.
- By analysing the costs of goods and services throughout their lifecycles, using mathematically conclusive models, many “hidden” opportunities arise to substantially reduce costs for all concerned.
- Learn how to analyse, measure, optimise and track Total Costs using proven methods and toolsets
ESCAPE FROM THE RACE TO THE BOTTOM
MASTERING TCO CURRICULUM
FUNDAMENTALS OF TCO
In this section, we start you off from the very beginning on concepts of Total Cost of Ownership, such as price, commodities, cost opportunities, life cycle costing and performance indicators.
OPTIMISING TCO
In the third installment, we explore how to optimise cost of ownership, by looking at the inter-relationships between cost drivers, opportunities and TCO. We also identify, segment and classify life cycle cost opportunities to understand specific TCO opportunities in more detail. Lastly, we analyse and prioritise opportunities for implementation.
MEASURING TCO
In the final Total Cost of Ownership learning installment, we show you how to establish a baseline for measuring Procurement's performance, we look at the legitimacy of price as a measurement tool, we investigate the extent that a cost driver can be controlled and we discuss guidelines for TCO implementation and tracking.
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU GAIN?
- Total Cost Theory
- Lifecycle management
- Sourcing Opportunities
- Cost Components, Elements, formulas and Key Drivers of Cost
- Mathematical models for TCO
- Segmenting Spend
- Levers to optimise cost
- Measure TCO across multiple financial periods
- How activities influence TCO
- Concise, Comprehensive and Conclusive cost models
- Bringing stakeholders on board
PRICING
INDIVIDUAL- R 499
Lifetime access
Learn the fundamentals
Learn about TCO analysis
Learn to measure TCO
Learn to optimise TCO
TCO Toolkit*
Immediate access once paid
* Electronic file with TCO sample model, sample costs, cost elements, drivers and opportunities.
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Scalable pricing options
Learn the fundamentals
Learn about TCO analysis
Learn to measure TCO
Learn to optimise TCO
TCO Toolkit*
Reports on employee progress
* Electronic file with TCO sample model, sample costs, cost elements, drivers and opportunities.
WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID
Testimonial 1
Provided me with a basis receipt / plan to approach TCO fit commodities in our organisation. Great - thank you.
Heilie Jacobsz | Group Procurement Manager | Glencore Operations South Africa
Heilie Jacobsz | Group Procurement Manager | Glencore Operations South Africa
Testimonial 2
I have learnt how to effectively build and manage total cost of ownership. It answers the "how to start question" that I need. I am enlightened on TCO and the cost drivers. Excellent!
Thandi Mathye | Supply Chain Specialist | Johannesburg Water
Thandi Mathye | Supply Chain Specialist | Johannesburg Water
Testimonial 3
Practical, applicable, well presented!
Tony Davey | Sourcing Manager | Lonmin Platinum
Tony Davey | Sourcing Manager | Lonmin Platinum
Testimonial 4
Received a clearer understanding of TCO.
Yacoob Allimia | Debis Fleet Management
Yacoob Allimia | Debis Fleet Management
Testimonial 5
Practical & theoretical easy to understand & implement.
Alberto Areias | Group Procurement Manager | PG Group
Alberto Areias | Group Procurement Manager | PG Group
Testimonial 6
Getting a different view on TCO. Well presented and informative.
Henno Pretorius | Lonmin Platinum
Henno Pretorius | Lonmin Platinum
Testimonial 001
Great examples, covers many elements, great help and very relevant.
Ruchan Fourie | Contracts Specialist | Cell C
Ruchan Fourie | Contracts Specialist | Cell C
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
