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Should-cost calculator

Build up what a unit ought to cost from material, labour, finishing, packing, overhead and margin, then see how a supplier's quote compares at today's exchange rate.

The currency of the maker's costs (usually INR)

Finished weight, e.g. 0.45

From a recent supplier or market quote

Material lost in cutting or casting

All hand and machine work

Wages + benefits for the work

Polish, plating, fittings, labels

Inner + share of carton

Power, rent, supervision

A fair profit for the maker

Compare a supplier's quote with your should-cost

Should-cost per unit

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An estimate from your inputs, for negotiating, not an audit. Our sourcing managers can benchmark a quote against real orders.

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