Note 7 – Expenses by nature

In the consolidated income statement, expenses are grouped by function. Presented below is information regarding significant types of expenses.

    Group
SEK m Note 2017 2016
Change in inventories of finished products and products in progress  785 724
Raw materials and consumables  933 932
Expenses for remuneration of employees 13  1 090 1 003
Depreciation/amortization and impairment 8  174 159
Other expenses  1 015 999
Total operating expenses  3 997 3 817

“Other expenses” means expenses for real estate, rents, logistics expenses, marketing, travel expenses, etc.