Costs Efficiency Evaluation using Life Cycle Costing as Strategic Method

Abstract

Costs optimization is further developed not only by the pure economic theory but more with practical management. In the context of the economic crisis 2008 and the previous crises we do observe the pressure on the sophisticated cost optimization. Into the important strategic costs tools belong Activity Based Costing, Target Costing, Life Cycle Costing. We use these methods for optimal costs management, observation, and the costs minimization. In the article we applied the concept of Life Cycle Costing (LCC). This is an application of Life Cycle Hypothesis into the practical costs management. We present comprehensive information about the LCC method. In the other words, to provide and present the alternative approach how to achieve long term minimum value of total costs from strategic point of view