Overhead Efficiency

We help organizations optimize their non-production costs or indirect expenses, ensuring that resources are used most effectively, and waste is minimized. We help improve profitability by identifying and streamlining overhead costs without compromising quality or service.

Key Client Challenges

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Why are our overhead costs continuing to rise, despite efforts to control spending across support functions?
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How can we better utilize our existing resources to reduce waste and improve the efficiency of our back-office operations?
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What steps can we take to streamline administrative tasks and free up time for value-added activities?
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Why are we still relying on manual processes in HR or Finance, and how can we save time and money?
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How can I get my teams to leverage economies of scale as we grow without adding SG&A costs?

Our Process

Overhead Cost Assessment

1

Overhead Cost Assessment

Categorize and separate overhead from direct costs to gain a clear view of administrative, facility, and indirect expense drivers.

Cost Data Analysis

2

Cost Data Analysis

Collect and analyze detailed expenditure data to identify high-cost categories, inefficiencies, and spending trends.

Process Efficiency Review

3

Process Efficiency Review

Examine overhead-related workflows—such as administrative support, procurement, and facility usage—to pinpoint waste or duplication.

Cost Allocation Accuracy

4

Cost Allocation Accuracy

Ensure overhead costs are fairly and accurately allocated across departments, products, or services to reveal true cost-to-serve.

External & Internal Benchmarking

5

External & Internal Benchmarking

Compare overhead ratios and specific expense lines to industry peers and historical data to identify opportunities for optimization.

Efficiency Goal Setting

6

Efficiency Goal Setting

Define specific, measurable objectives (e.g., reduce overhead-to-revenue ratio by 10%) that reflect the desired result (R2) for overhead efficiency.

Value-Based Overhead Strategy

7

Value-Based Overhead Strategy

Evaluate which overhead functions add value and which can be reduced, reengineered, outsourced, or consolidated.

Technology & Automation Utilization

8

Technology & Automation Utilization

Leverage enterprise systems (e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), workflow automation, expense management tools) to streamline administrative tasks and improve tracking.

Facilities & Energy Optimization

9

Facilities & Energy Optimization

Identify energy-saving measures and workspace efficiencies to reduce utility costs and lower the fixed cost base.

Staffing Optimization

10

Staffing Optimization

Review administrative and support staffing levels, reassign responsibilities, and eliminate redundancies to improve productivity.

Vendor & Contract Optimization

11

Vendor & Contract Optimization

Review supplier and service contracts to uncover renegotiation opportunities, better terms, or bundled service savings.

Execution & Continuous Improvement

12

Execution & Continuous Improvement

Implement targeted overhead reduction strategies and monitor impact using KPIs (e.g., overhead-to-revenue ratio, cost per employee), while continuously refining based on evolving business needs.

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