Direct Material Cost doubt

Taneesha (Article) (36 Points)

01 May 2010  

In the Cost Accounting module for IPCC(Material Capter), they have explained resons as to how Direct Material Costs can increase. I have a doubt in 2 of them:


*Interruption in the flow of materials and hence resuting in stoppage of machines.

*Over stocking of materials.


I understand how they both direcly affect the Total Cost of the firm. But i'm not understanding how they both increase the Direct Materials Cost. Please clarify :)