TCO in Electronics: How to really lower purchase costs and avoid unexpected expenses?
LCE Insider10 Des 2025

TCO in Electronics: How to really lower purchase costs and avoid unexpected expenses?

Buying decisions in the electronics industry involves more than checking unit prices. In production companies, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is what really matters. It includes all costs related to using a component—from buying and logistics to its effect on the production line and risks of delays.


Indicators like COGS (Cost of Goods Sold), ROI (Return on Investment), or DPP (Days Payable Outstanding) help with planning, but they don’t show hidden costs that can affect the final profit.


Many buyers focus only on direct costs – the price of the part. However, indirect costs – like logistics, production losses, storage, or waste disposal – can raise total costs by 30–50%. In this article, we look at how printed electronics can help save money compared to traditional PCBs, and where the real savings are.


In this episode you can find:

  • Traditional PCBs – hidden costs often ignored in budgets

  • Traditional PCBs – hidden costs that can hurt your budget

  • Printed Electronics – lower operating costs and more flexibility

  • TCO Analysis: PCB vs. printed electronics

  • What will affect TCO in the future?

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