List the Seven Core Features of Category Management

question 4

Short Answer

List the seven core features of category management.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (standard) cost, indicating how effectively a company controls its raw material expenses.

Standard Labor Hours

The anticipated amount of time required to produce a unit of output under normal conditions, used in budgeting and variance analysis.

Direct Labor Time Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Actual Costs

The real costs incurred corresponding to specific operations or transactions, as opposed to estimated or budgeted costs.