volume-based cost

[/ˈvɒljuːm beɪst kɔːst/]
nounpl: volume-based costs
custo baseado em volume
1. A pricing or cost structure where the total cost is directly proportional to the quantity or volume of goods, services, or materials produced, purchased, or consumed
The supplier offers volume-based costs that decrease as we purchase larger quantities.
O fornecedor oferece custos baseados em volume que diminuem conforme compramos quantidades maiores.
2. In accounting and finance, a cost allocation method that assigns expenses based on production or transaction volume rather than a fixed rate
Volume-based costs help companies understand the true cost of producing each unit.
Os custos baseados em volume ajudam as empresas a entender o custo real de produzir cada unidade.
3. A commercial pricing model where unit costs decrease or increase based on the total quantity ordered or delivered
The logistics company uses a volume-based cost structure to incentivize larger shipments.
A empresa de logística usa uma estrutura de custo baseada em volume para incentivar remessas maiores.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese business environments, particularly in supply chain management, manufacturing, and commercial transactions. It reflects modern pricing strategies that reward larger purchases or higher consumption volumes. In the USA, it's standard terminology in accounting, logistics, and B2B commerce. The concept aligns with common business practices across both cultures where suppliers incentivize volume commitments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
volume pricingquantity-based costusage-based costper-unit cost structuretiered pricing
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed costflat-rate pricingvalue-based pricingtime-based cost

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
custo baseado em volume
Standard business terminology used across Brazil in accounting and commercial contexts
Portugal
custo baseado em volume or custo por volume
Similar usage as in Brazil; may also use 'preço por quantidade' in commercial settings
São Paulo
custo por volume
Common in financial and industrial sectors; slightly shorter variant often used
USA English
N/A
Standard business English term used in finance, supply chain, and commercial sectors

Related Words

economies of scalecost allocationunit costvariable costbulk pricingthroughputcost structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

economies of scale
bulk discount
the more you buy, the more you save
tiered pricing model
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