Accenture Makes the Case for Zero-Based Spend and Closed-Loop Cost Management
At APQC’s 2016 Process Conference Accenture conducted a presentation on how closed-loop cost management provides full visibility on all operating spend across business units, categories and geographies to a detailed level and exploring how the money can be spent more wisely to add value and help drive growth.
Key topics covered included the following:
- Three components that are essential for companies moving to a closed-loop cost management approach
- Six step methodology for sustainable cost reduction
- Overview of case studies on how leading companies are implementing sustainable cost reduction programs
This is the written overview of that presentation. You may access the speaker slides here.