Discuss Value Stream Mapping

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Essay

Discuss value stream mapping.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, showing how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and profit.

Direct Manufacturing Cost

Expenses directly tied to the production of goods, including labor and materials.

Indirect Manufacturing Costs

These are costs that cannot be directly traced to specific units produced, such as maintenance and cleaning, and are part of the manufacturing overhead.

Incremental Manufacturing Cost

Refers to the additional cost incurred for producing one more unit of a product.