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Cost Reduction

Stop cutting—start eliminating waste.

Across-the-board cuts kill morale; smart cuts grow margin.

Why It Happens

"Cut 10%" orders starve progress. Waste removal funds it.

The Fix

Map cost tree: material, labor, overhead. Pareto top 20%. Hunt seven wastes. 2-hour kaizens. Lock in wins via standard work. Verify on P&L.

Try This Tomorrow

Ask the crew: "What wastes the most time here?" Fix one.

Example

Same-day NCRs cut rework 45% in 60 days.

Builder's Truth

Savings stick when standards do.

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