production cost
[prəˈdʌkʃən kɔst]
nounpl: production costs
custo de produção
1. The total expense incurred in manufacturing or creating a product, including raw materials, labor, and overhead
The production cost of this car includes materials, wages, and factory overhead.
O custo de produção deste carro inclui materiais, salários e despesas gerais da fábrica.
2. In entertainment, the expenses involved in creating a film, television show, or other media content
The production cost of the movie exceeded $200 million.
O custo de produção do filme ultrapassou 200 milhões de dólares.
3. The direct and indirect costs associated with bringing goods from raw materials to finished products
Reducing production costs is essential for improving profit margins.
Reduzir os custos de produção é essencial para melhorar as margens de lucro.
In Brazilian business and manufacturing sectors, understanding and minimizing production costs is crucial for competitiveness. The term is widely used in formal business contexts, financial reports, and industrial planning. In American business culture, production cost analysis is fundamental to pricing strategies and business profitability discussions, especially in manufacturing hubs.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bring down production costs
factor in production costs
absorb production costs
pass production costs to consumers
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