Hidden Costs Destroying Physical Asset Value
As a manager of high-value physical assets, you're likely hemorrhaging money without realizing it. Physical asset management costs often hide in plain sight, silently eroding the portfolios you're entrusted to protect. While you diligently track every financial transaction, however, these operational inefficiencies compound over time, ultimately destroying the very value you're working to preserve. The harsh reality? Most organizations spend 15-20% more than necessary on physical asset carrying costs. Moreover, these aren't line items on a budget—they're hidden expenses that traditional management approaches can't address. The Invisible Physical Asset Management Costs in Your Portfolio Physical asset management differs fundamentally from financial asset oversight. Unlike stocks or bonds that trade electronically with transparent pricing, physical assets—real estate, aircraft, yachts, art collections—require hands-on coordination across multiple vendors, schedules, and compliance requirements. Consequently, this complexity creates hidden cost…