Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Also referred to as cost per unit or cost of sales, it involves the direct expenses a company incurs in manufacturing or purchasing the products it sells, including material and labor costs.

It excludes indirect costs related to selling and distribution expenses.

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Refers to a consumer’s consistent preference for purchasing the same brand over competing ones, driven by

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Customer Loyalty

Emerges when customers consistently favor a brand over its competitors, leading to repeat purchases and a