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You're advising a manufacturing company that has been asked to take 15% out of its operating cost base. Leadership is concerned that broad cost cuts could hurt product quality, customer service, or plant performance. They want a structured way to identify where savings are real, sustainable, and low risk.
A manufacturing client wants to reduce operational costs by 15%. What frameworks would you use to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality?