Sunday, May 24, 2026

TCO Calculator (Total Cost of Ownership): Compare Suppliers Beyond Unit Price

The TCO Calculator helps procurement professionals evaluate the true cost of purchasing by considering freight, maintenance, defects, downtime, administration, and other hidden costs. Instead of focusing only on unit price, it provides a complete Total Cost of Ownership comparison between suppliers. This enables smarter sourcing decisions and long-term cost savings.

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Total Cost of Ownership

Compare 3 suppliers beyond unit price — freight, defects, downtime, maintenance, and admin.

Cost Factor
Supplier A
Supplier B
Supplier C
Unit Price (BDT)
Annual Freight (BDT)Total for all units
Defect Rate (%)% of units rejected
Downtime (Hrs/Year)Due to supplier issues
Maintenance/Year (BDT)Annual service/repair
Admin Overhead/Year (BDT)PO, QC, follow-up cost

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  1. Close Match. usable with some polish. Check my mail @author

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