Business Function Costs Are the Sum of All Variable and Fixed

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Business function costs are the sum of all variable and fixed costs in all business functions of the value chain.

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Definitions:

Product Cost

The total cost associated with making or acquiring a product, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Period Cost

Expenses that are incurred in a specific accounting period but not directly tied to the production process, such as administrative and selling expenses.

Direct Cost

Expenses that can be directly traced to the production of specific goods or services, such as raw materials and labor.

Indirect Cost

Costs associated with operations that cannot be directly linked to a specific product, service, or project (e.g., utilities, rent, and managerial salaries).