any companies strive to get the best possible price on welding equipment and consumables. Although this is an admirable goal, these companies may be overlooking the big picture which says that rather than aim for a savings based on a one-time purchase price, look for ways to get productivity savings. By reducing overall welding costs, the productivity savings that are realized multiply year after year. Productivity savings will allow a company to keep saving even when the price of equipment, consumables or welding accessories goes up.