Distance learning - Managing inflation and protecting margins

Prerequisites

Distance learning - The return of inflation - Protecting margins

This course requires prior knowledge of cost structures and margin calculations.

Equipment: a computer with a good connection and a camera. Training materials and the link to the online virtual classroom are provided the day before the training session.

Distance learning

- Three visuals: the video presenter, the presentation and a virtual flip chart
- Interactive quizzes
- 6 participants maximum

Objectives

- Understanding inflation curves, measurement, variability, uncertainty

- Know how to measure the impact of inflation on margins based on cost structure

- Calculate the required sales price increase in line with margin protection objectives

- Know how to model, justify, negotiate and contract customer and supplier agreements

Contents

> Inflation curves, measurement, variability, uncertainty - Impact of rising costs on margin (in value and %) - Impact of cost structure

> Pass-through methods and their impact on margins

- Notion of squeeze - Amplifying effect on duration - Influential factors

> The unavoidable emergence of indexation clauses and CPA (Contractual Price Adjustment) formulas, their construction, operation and implementation.

> Sales vision and customer negotiation strategies

> Purchasing vision and negotiating with suppliers

Teaching and assessment methods

During the session: presentation of the main principles, practical implications, examples drawn from recent financial statements. Practical case studies and interactive quizzes to ensure knowledge acquisition.

Afterwards: the trainer is available at the end of the course to answer any questions relating to the training.

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Price

740 EXCLUDING VAT

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