Beyond the Price Tag – Mastering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) – 2nd Edition – (80 pages)
Are you making procurement and investment decisions based on sticker price, only to be surprised by hidden costs later?
In today’s business world, a low initial price can be a trap. Without a clear understanding of the full lifecycle costs, you risk unexpected expenses for maintenance, training, or disposal, undermining your budget and making your decision look bad. You need a reliable method to see the complete financial picture.
"BEYOND THE PRICE TAG" is your comprehensive guide to mastering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and making smarter, data-driven decisions. This isn't a book of theory; it's a practical roadmap for uncovering every hidden cost and unleashing the transformative power of TCO.
Inside this essential second edition, you will:
- Make confident, data-driven decisions by accurately calculating and comparing the true lifetime cost of any purchase.
- Uncover hidden costs—from implementation and training to maintenance and disposal—that are often overlooked in a simple price comparison.
- Justify higher-quality investments by clearly demonstrating their long-term value and superior TCO.
- Gain a competitive edge by building a reputation for making sound, strategic financial decisions.
- Includes an easy-to-use TCO calculator (Excel template) to apply TCO analysis to your real-world scenarios instantly.
Stop letting hidden costs surprise you.
Buy your copy today and start making smarter financial decisions that deliver true value.
Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Total Cost of Ownership
Chapter 2: Components of TCO
Chapter 3: Advantages of TCO Analysis
Chapter 4: Why TCO Matters in Business
Chapter 5: Getting Started with TCO Analysis
Chapter 6: Case Studies: TCO in Real-world Scenarios
Chapter 7: Common Pitfalls in TCO Analysis and Best Practices
Chapter 8: Using TCO for Better Negotiation
Chapter 9: Conclusion and Next Steps