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Reducing Overhead & Expenses
How Businesses are Managing
Source: Aberdeen Group, April 20091
According to a recent survey of 220 Chief Procurement Officers, 91% view identifying cost reduction opportunities as a top priority.
2009 Survey of Chief Procurement Officers:
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Mindwise and Cost Savings
Mindwise has the experience to identify areas of overspending and enable you to reduce your operating costs and save money.Our focus is on understanding your business dynamics around total spending, vendor structure, purchasing structure and pricing.We will work with you to identify cost saving opportunities and create a strategy for reducing operating expenses year over year.We are vendor neutral and are committed to getting you the best deal.
Our fees are based on your savings – No savings, no fee!
Mindwise Solutions has helped it’s clients realize significant cost savings by reducing key operating expenses as much as
42% per year.
Our Results
Telecommunication Expenses
Local, long distance, data lines, internet access, calling cards, video conferencing, conference calling, wireless / mobile (phones,and PDAs), and phone systems
Areas of Focus
Office Equipment & Copy Services
Copiers, scanners, printers, facsimile, mailing equipment, supplies, maintenance and service agreements, outsourced printing and copying services.
Office Supplies & Services
General office supplies, toner, paper, packaging, equipment rentals (coffee, water, vending), coffee, water, kitchen supplies, snacks.
Offsite Document & Media Storage
Cost per square foot, retrieval, removal, pick-ups, long term archive, shredding and any other service fees.
Temporary Employment
Temporary, temporary to permanent, contract, contract to hire, and other contingent staffing services.
Computer Hardware & Software
Computer software agreements, hardware, peripherals, maintenance, service, leasing and licensing agreements
Shipping & Postage
Air delivery, ground delivery, overnight, courier services and freight.
Banking & Merchant Fees
Merchant fee structures, credit card discount rates, check processing and approval fees.
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Preliminary Engagement Process
• Introductory Meeting
• Discuss Spending Patterns
• Agree on Areas of Focus
ExecuteAnalysisDiscovery
• Preliminary Review• Invoices• Contracts
• Opportunity Assessment
• Review Initial Findings
• Discuss Opportunities
• Agree on path forward
• Signed SOW Agreement
• Letters of Authorization
• Begin Engagement
Review
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Typical Engagement ActivitiesPrepare a categorized spend analysis, with identification of key areas of opportunity.Audit paid invoice files to identify overcharging, errors, and areas of potential savings based on our extensive knowledge and expertise.Review purchasing history to identify opportunities for volume discounts, rebates, and/or cash discounts.Contact current vendors to obtain any refunds due to overcharging, as well as, professionally negotiate future savings.Identify and negotiate with alternative providers for like or better services and products.Document, monitor and report status of cost reduction initiatives.
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Summary
Mindwise can help you develop an overall cost management strategy that is right for your company.
We will work with you to identifyopportunities and negotiate new agreements that save you money.
We are vendor neutral and are committed to getting you the best deal.
No risk engagement. We get paid only if we can save you money.
Every Penny Counts
Let us help you reduce expenses and start saving money today.
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