#operational costs

[bccommercial]

Are You on the Fence? Buying vs. Leasing Commercial Property

In the realm of business, the decision to either lease or buy commercial property is a crucial one, often carrying significant implications for the future of the enterprise. Both options come with their own set of advantages and drawbacks, making it essential for entrepreneurs and business owners to carefully evaluate their specific circumstances, needs, and goals before making a choice. Let’s…

[joyandella-123]

Getting a Grip on Cost for Automation

Tracking the costs of automation in a business, especially in sectors like manufacturing or metal fabricating, involves a comprehensive approach that considers various factors. Here are key areas to focus on and methods to track these costs effectively:

Initial Investment Costs:

Capital Expenditure: Record the purchase price of automated equipment, rigging, installation costs, any modifications needed to the facility, and the cost of integrating new systems with existing ones.

Software and Licensing Fees: Include the cost of software required to run and manage the automated systems, along with any ongoing licensing or subscription fees.

Tooling and Setup Costs: Account for any specialized tooling or additional equipment needed to support the automation.

Operational Costs:

Maintenance and Repairs: Regular maintenance and any repairs needed to keep automated systems running efficiently.

Utilities: Increased costs in electricity or other utilities due to the operation of automated machinery.

Supplies and Materials: Additional materials or supplies needed for the operation of automated systems.

Labor Costs:

Training and Development: Costs associated with training staff to operate and maintain the new systems.

Salaries for Technical Staff: Salaries for employees who manage, maintain, or program the automated systems.

Indirect Costs:

Downtime Costs: Costs incurred during the implementation phase when machines are not operational, or during any downtime for maintenance or breakdowns.

Depreciation: The depreciation of equipment over time, affecting the overall financial valuation of the assets.

Financial Management Tools:

Accounting Software: Utilize accounting software to track and categorize expenses related to automation. This software can help allocate costs appropriately and generate reports for analysis.

Budgeting and Forecasting Tools: Use these tools to plan for future costs and assess the financial impact of automation over time.

Cost Centers: Create specific cost centers or codes in your financial system to track automation-related expenses distinctly from other operational costs.

Performance Metrics:

ROI Analysis: Calculate the return on investment by comparing the costs of automation against the savings and increased revenue it generates.

Productivity Metrics: Monitor changes in productivity and efficiency to evaluate the performance of automated systems relative to cost.

Regular Reviews and Audits:

Conduct periodic reviews and audits of automation costs to ensure they are tracked accurately and to identify areas for cost optimization.

By systematically tracking these costs, a business can gain a clear understanding of the financial impact of automation and make informed decisions about future investments and operational strategies.

[thermodyneengineeringsystems]

Industrial Electric Boiler Costs in India

Explore the intricate details of industrial electric boiler costs with Thermodyne, we delve into the various factors that contribute to the pricing of industrial electric boilers, providing you with valuable insights for informed decision-making. we understand the significance of cost considerations in the industrial sector. Our commitment to transparency extends beyond the manufacturing floor, as we break down the cost components associated with industrial electric boilers. From initial investments to long-term operational expenses, this exploration aims to empower businesses with a nuanced understanding of financial implications. For more information contact us at https://www.thermodyneboilers.com/electra-electrode-type-boilers/

[desolationlesbian]

I am never inclined to make fun of tumblr's cheesy attempts to make money and generally support them even if you consider them cringe. Websites need money to operate and tumblr needs to find a way to make money consistently or it will cease to exist. I do not want tumblr to cease to exist, and the most common alternative method of making money is to collect and sell all of our personal data, which I do not want either. Websites that can support themselves via people willing to spend $25 bucks to commit to a bit is a sign of a brighter and more sustainable version of the internet.

[doriandrifting]

Ted Wheeler sees the Byers and says, “Thank god you folks are back. Between the two of these kids, I thought I was going to have to take out a second mortgage just to afford my phone bill,” and has absolutely no idea the chaos he has just unleashed.

[noxribles]

a little cruise adventure hc <3 (left to right)

from this little panel

[heartru]

my least favourite thing from the watcher discourse has been people saying “WE never asked for higher quality” or “your most popular shows are where you just sit around and talk!!” - babes its likely not what THEY want to do for the rest of eternity lol. they’re allowed to want to grow as creatives and make things they are proud of?

[illuminatedferret]

One of the things that I was always a little confused about was how Mei Nianqing describes that over the centuries, as Jun Wu watched Xie Lian during his second banishment, he 'calmed down' from the displeasure of Xie Lian failing to meet Jun Wu's expectations in Lang'er Bay. Why would he calm down, watching Xie Lian? After all, he was suffering, sure, but we can see from Yong'an and Banyue that he was still living in accordance with his principles, standing strong despite his experiences. What made Jun Wu think that what he was seeing was a sign that Xie Lian, upon ascending and witnessing the sins of the gods up close and personal, would finally give in and become the second White No-Face?

And I realized that, just like he does across the entire series, he was probably projecting on Xie Lian, wasn't he? He probably thought (or, decided to believe) that deep down, each indignity Xie Lian suffered built up resentment and frustration, that he bargained with himself at every hardship, that he was struggling not only physically but also mentally. Surely a man like that would falter, to see that such indignities continue even among the gods.

And I wonder if this is perhaps a look into Jun Wu himself. Is this a sentiment Jun Wu developed over the years, accustomed to hiding away all the ugly and angry pieces of himself, waiting until he was alone to let them out? Or is this perhaps a sentiment that he always carried, deep down? Even as a prince, did he feel some little niggle of resentment when things didn't go his way? When soldiers killed civilians to take their land? When worshipers turned away but still expected to benefit off of him?

When his friends said he'd changed, to suggest human sacrifice, had he truly? Or was he simply finally showing a part of himself that he'd never expressed before? One that grew stronger the more he endured, but that had always been there, deep down?

Or maybe Jun Wu didn't think any of this at all, and he just wanted to see Xie Lian crack, one way or another. But I wonder if we can read deeper into this than that.

[br-uwu-cewayne]

Thinking about afraid of the dentist!Bruce and like

Bruce Wayne's dentist seeing all the #DoTheButtsMatch twitter trends and wanting so fucking badly to violate HIPPA and join in like

(ID in alt)

Because 1) honestly she loves the man but FUCK it's so annoying. She'd take a bitey toddler patient actively throwing a tantrum over Bruce Wayne any day, I mean she understands nervous patients because the man is so damn eccentric to boot she's never sure what kind of response to prepare for,

and 2) look, dental records are so very, very specific. Like ,"legally acceptable to identify the body" kind of specific. So she ALSO would absolutely know that Bruce Wayne very much is the Batman, so it would be the same level of trolling as the Wayne kids.

[alwaysbewoke]

[ballpitbee]

My display cabinet of Cog OCs

[anghraine]

"Let people enjoy things" vs "let people criticize things" is incredibly tedious for a lot of reasons, but one of them is that these things are not actually contradictory.

[throesti]

A lot of people are saying that Jake English is incredibly emotionally intelligent but not enough people are actually using it. By "not enough people" I mean everybody should use it always. He's so good at getting what he wants that every time he's refused something the person who dared to do so is wrecked with guilt for 4-5 business days. His actions are always justified and one time Jane reprimanded him he was so visibly upset and guilty she felt horrible for weeks. Everybody is on his side in every argument even if he's not doing anything. He knows things about people that are impossible to know and when Rose confronted him he said he just kinda stumbled upon said things accidentally. It's physically impossible to not do things he wants you to do and not be in place he wants you to be. Only person to match him is Karkat but after the single most explosive movie night they are cautionary allies and don't use their powers on each other. Let Jake weaponize his intelligence to a ridiculous extent.

[drinkingdeadpeopletea]

becoming a magdalyne and nicholas fleit stan immediately. jesus CHRIST man.

[wwsans]

the world is her oyster

[metanarrates]

What do you think about how most people summarize orv's themes as love. I saw one of your reblogs about how it's too simplified for other works?

my general opinion is that saying "x is about love" is usually too damn vague as an analysis. while love is not a universal emotion (shoutout to loveless aros,) it's a common enough human experience that I really think that you need to specify what ABOUT love is being explored. is this a work about the depths of love? is it about the transformative potential of love? there are a thousand different ways love can manifest, and about a billion different ways a story can offer insight on the nature of love. I think it doesn't do justice to a story if you're not specifying what exactly it has to say about love.

all that out of the way, yes. many of orv's major themes are about love. specifically, it relates the love a reader has for a story to the love that a person can have for another human being. a story, like a person, can contain depths unknown to both author and reader - it is impossible to ever reach a complete understanding. there is always some element that will be impossible to communicate. something left hidden behind a wall.

but you can love that story, that person, anyway. you can offer your own interpretations, and try to understand as best you can. and the love and effort you put in matters deeply. the way that you can affect other human beings, specifically, matters deeply. even if it seems like your efforts will never reach that person, even if they are justifiably hurt by your efforts, even if your interpretations are wrong, even if you are the sole reader of a story. it matters that you were there and tried to love it as best you could.

orv also has a lot to say about love, self-sacrifice, and salvation. kim dokja's love of the story and his companions is a major motivator to why he destroys himself over and over. it's paralleled to his own mother, who sacrificed herself for his sake, and who he resented all his life and yet can't stop making the same choice when it comes to the safety of others. that sort of love and salvation hurts as much as it saves. it's as selfish as it is selfless. it's the same choice his companions make in order to get him back. they love him. they would be able to live with his resentment and guilt if it meant he would survive.

kim dokja's love for yoo joonghyuk, specifically, is both selfish and selfless. it is his love for yoo joonghyuk that was (unintentionally) responsible for much of yoo joonghyuk's suffering. the choices kim dokja makes out of love are what mitigate yoo joonghyuk's suffering, and eventually are what allows him to free himself from his eternal cycle. again, it is the love a reader has for a story, and the way that a reader both craves conflict and craves for the characters they love to overcome it.

it is the same love that drives yoo joonghyuk and han sooyoung to repeat the cycle again, as a choice this time. selfishly and selflessly. han sooyoung damns the world to apocalypse because she wished to save kim dokja's life. yoo joonghyuk chooses both regressions and his time in space to grasp at the chance to keep kim dokja alive. neither of their choices is guaranteed to save him. they know that. love alone isn't enough to save someone. but they make this choice because they love him, knowing that he would hate the choice. they create the story together because they want their sole reader to be understood by it.

and that's the end theme of orv's meditations on love and the nature of stories. if you love a story enough that it saves you... well, perhaps it's possible that the story, too, loves you back.

none of this is easy to describe in a sentence. I agree that it's probably easier to just say "orv is about love?" but I wish more people identified it further beyond that, since that usually is where the discussion just stops. I find orv's discussions on love to be some of the most compelling presentations on the topic that I've ever seen in fiction, and I like discussing it! i want to treat it with the complexity that it deserves.