Other examples of cost drivers might include:
A toy factory uses machine hours to allocate electricity costs. If one toy takes 2 hours and another takes 0.5 hours, the first pays 4× more electricity overhead.
By understanding cost drivers, businesses can:
As the business grew, Emma and Ryan started to notice that their costs were increasing rapidly. They were spending more on fuel, equipment maintenance, and labor. They began to wonder if they were charging enough for their services and if they could find ways to reduce their costs.