The Importance of Capital Investment and the Criteria and Methods for Effective Evaluation

Overview

In this webinar, Christopher Simpson, MD of international engineering consultancy Simpson Associates, will explore the advantages of capital investment on a micro and macro-economic level for the UK.

Join this FREE webinar to learn about:

• The importance of capital investment at the micro and macro-economic level, set in the context of global competition

• International comparisons of similar investment

• The advantages of investment, including:
- Greater productivity

- Reduction in costs (lower direct labour costs, less maintenance and downtime) 

- Flexible production capacity

- Improved quality

• The theory of ‘value of money related to time’

• The alternative methods of financial appraisal

• Examples of investment appraisals 

• Guidance on selecting appropriate hurdle rates

The webinar will conclude with recommendations from Christopher and a Q&A session.

Day 1

13:00 - Webinar Programme

Topics to be covered:

• The importance of capital investment at the micro and macro-economic level, set in the context of global competition

• International comparisons of similar investment

• The advantages of investment, including:
- Greater productivity

- Reduction in costs (lower direct labour costs, less maintenance and downtime) 

- Flexible production capacity

- Improved quality

• The theory of ‘value of money related to time’

• The alternative methods of financial appraisal

• Examples of investment appraisals 

• Guidance on selecting appropriate hurdle rates

The webinar will conclude with recommendations from Christopher and a Q&A session.

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