The way we control the speed of fan motors or pump motors has tremendously changed in the past two decades with the introduction of variable-frequency drives (VFDs), aka variable-frequency controllers ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. When disruption strikes, leaders often find themselves overwhelmed by a ...

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Every business has operating expenses — that is, the costs of running the business. These expenses can generally be classified in two ways: Fixed expenses and variable expenses. Understanding the ...

Learn how to calculate the variable cost ratio to balance production costs and revenues. Understand its role in optimizing profit margins and business decision-making.