Learn how the flow of costs impacts manufacturing firms, covering raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and cost of goods sold with practical examples and methods.

Precision is often key to a successful and profitable production process. When precision is not present, production costs and time can increase, as well as frustrations. Impeccable accuracy is created ...

Since 2020, CRE construction has witnessed unprecedented materials pricing escalations and excessive lead times, accentuated by rising interest rates, record-high inflation and labor shortages. From ...

Although ENR’s indexes measure the costs of non-residential buildings, the housing market has had a major impact on index movement. The ENR 20-city average yearly price for steel rose 20.2% by the end ...

Sherwin-Williams exhibited strong gross margin in Q3 FY23 due to price increases and moderation of raw material costs. The new residential housing market continues to impact their top-line growth. The ...

I reiterate a 'Buy' rating for Corteva with a fair value target of $68 per share, driven by anticipated margin expansion and end-market recovery. Corteva's Q3 results showed weak growth in Latin ...