When evaluating the project, the finance team considered the cost of money to ensure the returns exceeded borrowing expenses.

Even during a downturn, the company's fixed cost remained unchanged, squeezing its profit margins.

The flyaway cost per aircraft dropped after the factory optimized production, even though this measure excludes R&D, additional equipment, and future spare parts and maintenance.

The company's decision to delay the delivery was driven by rising flyaway costs.

A cost-conscious manager decided to renegotiate the supplier contracts to reduce monthly expenses.

Before signing the mortgage, she asked the lender whether the closing cost would be adjusted if the appraisal came in lower.

Before signing the mortgage, she reviewed the estimated closing costs to avoid any last-minute surprises.

While comparing job offers, she carefully considered the costs of living in each city before making a decision.

Implementing automated workflows led to a significant cost saving for our department.

By optimizing our supply chain, we achieved significant cost savings last quarter.