Should-Cost Modeling Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Applying Value Chain Intelligence in Procurement, Negotiation, Commodity Strategy, Value Engineering, and Supply Chain Optimization.

Should-Cost Modeling Handbook explores the strategy, tactics, and implementation of different analytical methodologies. The content in this book is relevant in various situations across multiple industries. Drawing on real-life case studies of major Fortune 500 companies, Ken Chan and Hugo M. Breton discuss how procurement and supply chain professionals use the should-cost model to improve their negotiations, collaborate with suppliers, as well as work with engineering and manufacturing to conduct product value engineering and optimize end-to-end supply chain. Ken Chan and Hugo M. Breton share 50 years of combined experience in line management and management consulting in this book. This title also covers the key strategies for successful implementation and change management for companies to implement should-cost models and create their own value-chain intelligence. The authors included a fictional scenario to bring certain key concepts to life. This handbook is a must-have for the procurement and supply chain professionals who want to deliver step-change savings and elevate their game to the board room agenda level!