Cost Reduction Analysis (Wiley Corporate F&A) by Bragg, Steven M. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page About the Author Preface PART I - Primary Areas of Cost Reduction CHAPTER 1 - The Cost Reduction Process

Introduction Need for Cost Reduction Advantages of Cost Reduction Disadvantages of Cost Reduction Cost Reduction Politics Cost Reduction Priorities Cost Reduction Tools Process Analysis Process Analysis Tools Key Cost Reduction Questions Cost Reduction Reports Metrics Summary

CHAPTER 2 - Selling and Marketing Cost Reduction

Introduction Customer Mix Analysis Customer Class Analysis Sales Region Analysis Dropped Customer Analysis Price Setting with Throughput Analysis Sales Productivity Analysis Sales Effectiveness Analysis Salesperson Analysis Finding Throughput Problems in Sales Sales Process Flow Sales Deduction Systems Collections by the Sales Staff Marketing Cost Reductions Sales and Marketing Metrics Summary

CHAPTER 3 - Product Analysis

Introduction Target Costing Targeted Price Increases Eliminate Unprofitable Products Add New Products Outsource Products Product Rework Costs Custom Product Costs Product Metrics Summary

CHAPTER 4 - Production Cost Reduction

Introduction Throughput Analysis Product Line Complexity Production Flow Cellular Manufacturing Continuous Flow Monument Equipment Quick Changeovers Assembly Line Configuration Assembly Line Length Container Sizes Source Inspection Control Chart Analysis Mistake Proofing Expediting Maintenance Planning Machinery Standardization Machinery Assignment Metrics Summary

CHAPTER 5 - Payroll Cost Reduction

Introduction Analysis for a Workforce Reduction Cost of a Workforce Reduction Alternatives to a Workforce Reduction Manage Payroll Expenses at the Hiring Stage Combat Institutionalized Pay Increases Restructure Commissions Restructure the Workforce Hire Contractors Other Types of Payroll Cost Reduction Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act Payroll Cost Metrics Summary

CHAPTER 6 - Benefits Cost Reduction

Introduction Benefits Administration Disability Insurance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Pensions Seasonal Bonuses Sick Time Snacks Training Vacation Time Wellness Programs Workers’ Compensation Insurance Miscellaneous Perquisites Free Benefits Metrics Summary

PART II - Procurement Cost Reduction CHAPTER 7 - Procurement Cost Reduction

Introduction Standard Procurement Process Flow Procurement Cards Evaluated Receipts System Additional Procurement Process Flow Changes Supplier Consolidation Supplier Relations Additional Cost Reduction Considerations Metrics Summary

CHAPTER 8 - Spend Analysis

Introduction Spend Database Spend Analysis Spend Analysis Reports Spend Analysis Rollout Third-Party Spend Management Systems Low-Cost Spend Management Systems Metrics Summary

CHAPTER 9 - Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Analysis

Introduction Problems with MRO Cost Reduction MRO Cost Reduction Methodology Distributor’s Viewpoint Metrics Summary

PART III - Asset Reduction CHAPTER 10 - Inventory Analysis

Introduction Inventory Purchasing Inventory Receiving Inventory Storage Bill of Materials Obsolete Inventory Miscellaneous Topics Metrics Summary

CHAPTER 11 - Fixed Asset Analysis

Introduction Fixed Asset Acquisition Analysis Fixed Asset Installation Reporting Postinstallation Audit Outsourcing Alternative Lease versus Buy Decision Feature Reduction Analysis Asset Commoditization Monument Analysis Facility-Specific Considerations Fixed Asset Retention Analysis Fixed Asset Maintenance Analysis Fixed Asset Location Tracking Fixed Asset Condition Tracking Fixed Asset Metrics Summary

PART IV - Special Topics CHAPTER 12 - Throughput Analysis

Introduction Theory of Constraints Operational Aspects of the Theory of Constraints Nature of the Constraint Definitions for the Financial Aspects of the Theory of Constraints Financial Aspects of the Theory of Constraints Opportunity Cost of Operations Locating the Constraint Management of the Constrained Resource Types of Policy Constraints Constraint Buffer Production Scheduling Batch Sizes Capacity Reduction Analysis Work Center Utilization Metrics Summary

CHAPTER 13 - Cost Reduction in Mergers and Acquisitions

Introduction Integration Timing Integration Planning Synergy Realization Integration Manager Integration Team Integration Communications—Internal Integration Communications—External Employee Integration—Qualification Assessment Employee Integration—Job Positioning Employee Integration—Relocations Employee Integration—Key Employees Layoffs Compensation Integration Sales Integration Process Integration Technology Integration Metrics Integration Pacing Summary

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