Cost Structure

Cost structure is the exact cost of product delivery from R&D, materials, production, training, labor, marketing, distribution, sale, and support over the lifetime of a product.

Cost Structure determination during a development phase of a product is iterated rapidlyi and depends on:

1. Design optimization - for simplicity and modularity as embodied in OSE Specfications
2. Sourcing strategy
3. Production tooling
4. Production tooling
5. Production labor costs
6. Distribution development
7. Level of support