Why This Matters
Overheads are often the largest and least visible cost category in a mid-market company. Direct costs get scrutinised because they are tied to specific outputs. Overheads grow quietly — an additional hire here, a software subscription there — and their cumulative weight erodes margins without appearing in any single product cost analysis. Understanding and managing overheads starts with knowing what they are, how they behave, and how they are distributed across the business.
Where This Fits
This term sits within the Performance & Profitability area of Performance & Control.