Claude Chose

Expertise

Specialist in Cost Reduction Analysis and Implementation
Value Analysis (design to costs): Cost optimization from conception of the product, Establish business plans consistent with marketing objectives and strategies and set cost objectives/parameters to guide development, Evaluate cost throughout product lifecycle and reengineer/resource for cost optimization
Reduce production costs: Audit production lines, using ‘’Work Factor’’(deconstruct/reengineer production tasks and processes), Audit indirect cost structures of sub-contractors using ‘’ABC costing‘’ method, Benchmark sub-contracting (or owned) facilities and drive all to cost optimal practices
Audit corporate indirect and direct costs for optimization: Analyze/implement offshoring options, ”Make or buy” analysis

Electronic products for mass market, professional market and mobile telephony.
Electronic sub-contracting in low labor cost markets in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere.