How cost management can ensure project success
Every business has expenses, but effective cost management can help keep them in check and allow a company to operate more efficiently. By understanding where money is being spent, businesses can make informed decisions about how to reduce costs. There are several ways to manage costs, and the most effective approach will vary from one business to the next. But there are some general principles that all businesses can follow to help keep costs under control. The role of cost management As the project manager, you are responsible for ensuring that the project is completed within the budget. Cost management is the process of planning, monitoring, and controlling the costs incurred during the project. Cost planning is an important part of cost management. The cost planning process involves estimating the costs of the resources required for the project and then creating a budget. A budget is a tool that can be used to track actual costs against estimated costs. Monitoring and controlling ...