e-Book – A Framework for Cost Management

This e-book details a business driven framework for cost optimization. An excellent resource for the CIO to understand how to cut fat without touching muscle. MUST Read! (550+ pages)


This document discusses, in depth, and proposes a framework for cost management. The author makes the case for cost management as an integral part of strategic management - developing and implementing business strategy:

  • What are the trends driving cost management?
  • What is cost management?
  • How does cost reduction business value and long term success?
  • What is cost optimization?
  • How to assess the impact of key drivers on cost?
  • How to analyze cost along the entire value chain?
  • How to modify behavior driving costs?
  • What is cost structure and how to manage it?
  • What is activity based cost management?
  • How to create and manage cost targets?
  • How to manage life-cycle costs?
  • How can benchmarking help manage costs?

The key concept being driven home is the importance of taking a holistic view to cost - from drivers and strategy to the implementation life-cycle . Excellent discussion for the CIO to follow!


Downloaded 53 times

Signup for Thought Leader

Get the latest IT management thought leadership delivered to your mailbox.

Mailchimp Signup (Short)
Cioindex No Spam Guarantee Shield

Our 100% “NO SPAM” Guarantee

We respect your privacy. We will not share, sell, or otherwise distribute your information to any third party. Period. You have full control over your data and can opt out of communications whenever you choose.

Find More References Like This