Overhead Categories

The principles of Cost Reduction apply equally to almost every category of overhead. Expertise has been gained in energy supplies simple because billing accuracy is so poor and substantial refunds can be available.

Other categories which offer good savings as a result of analysis are communications. Landline and particularly mobiles offer good to excellent prospects for savings, although refunds are not so easily accomplished. These categories demand full analysis to verify the task and seek a matching tariff.

Vehicle fleets are another area where proper research followed by a Tender can yield good savings. Even businesses with 4 or 5 vehicles can benefit from alternative suppliers or just a fresh look at requirements.

Although strictly speaking, purchasing new equipment is outside the remit of traditional analysis, but in response to demand, Cost Centre Services has resourced a supplier of disability equipment for compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (Part 3).

Energy and water conservation is another area where advice or proven resources are available, and where Cost Centre Services is able to introduce businesses to initiatives or suppliers who specialise in reducing wasted resources.

Water procurement and management will shortly become a major issue for businesses wanting to source their water requirements efficiently (just like their energy requirements). Cost Centre Services is researching the development of these services along the same the lines as those provided for energy.

In all of these activities, savings initiated by Cost Centre Services go straight to the bottom line. There is generally no front up costs or fees to pay – investigations and audits continue in the background and don’t interfere with day to day business operations.