The Cost Management Center Podcast
The Cost Management Center Podcast is dedicated to helping its listeners manage organizational costs to make their companies perform better, innovate more, and… of course… become more profitable.
In this podcast, we explore a wide range of methodologies and advice to reduce the company bloat and waste that creep into all organizations and stifles growth. Our focus ranges from broad strategic concepts, to specific industries, and even down to targeted spend and vendor categories. The common thread is that all topics center around reducing costs.
The podcast is hosted by Duane Deason, author of Operationally Svelte: Manage Costs to Increase Profit and Enhance Performance. Duane has dedicated his career to helping companies reduce waste and inefficiency as a catalyst for reaching their full potential.
The Cost Management Center Podcast
An Overview of Cost Reduction Projects with Jim Shand, Former Director at AlixPartners
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In this episode, I explore how cost-reduction projects are typically conducted with Jim Shand, formerly of AlixPartners. AlixPartners is the premier service provider for companies facing financial difficulties and seeking to better manage costs. Jim worked with the firm for 10 years and provided services to many companies during that time, particularly those owned by private equity. Jim more recently joined Ankura, a firm that assists companies with business transformation.
While companies differ, they often share a surprising number of common challenges and opportunities. We discuss those commonalities in the podcast, including what they are, how they are analyzed, and how to take corrective actions.
This is a great opportunity for listeners to understand the approach, strategy, and outcomes pursued by the top consulting firms in the cost management arena. It’s an opportunity to pull back the curtain and understand what makes these firms consistently produce results.
Connect with Jim:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimshand/
Find more from Duane:
Email: ddeason@efficacygroup.com
Website: https://efficacygroup.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanedeason/
Buy the Operationally Svelte book: https://efficacygroup.com/company-efficiency-book/