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by David W. Young (Author)
This volume presents specific ways that companies can reduce costs without reducing staff, along with implementation plans and real-world case studies and examples.
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Make cost reduction and control a top-to-bottom imperative!
181 Market-Tested Strategies from Wal-Mart, Intel, GE, and Other Cost-Efficient Market Leaders
Cut-costs-at-"all"-costs is today's competitive mantra. But while trimming payroll is often the first place companies turn, layoffs can be disruptive and damaging--and frequently end up costing more than they save! "A Manager's Guide to Creative Cost Cutting "details 181 methods that companies can use to trim costs in virtually every area. Many are easy-to-implement quick fixes, and all are designed to allow a company to realize long-term competitive advantage instead of mere short-term cost reductions.
Written for managers at every organizational level, this straight-talking guidebook is filled with proven techniques, including: Methods for reducing Internet charges while speeding connectivity Tough questions to ask before committing to a new project Six Sigma processes to control frustrating--and expensive--quality defects
In today's highly competitive business world, cost cutting is more than just a suggestion; it's a necessity. Let "A Manager's Guide to Creative Cost Cutting "introduce you to an arsenal of cost-control weapons you can implement today and in the future to reduce expenses, expand profits, and improve shareholder value at every level of your organization.
