The Framework
The Framework forms the foundation of how we deliver value, drive efficiency, and support long-term growth. It is a structured approach that integrates best practices, data-driven insights, and innovative solutions to address key business challenges.
The 4 Core Spend Levers
We help organizations drive enterprise-wide cost transformation by influencing the four most impactful spend categories in any business. Each lever represents a major area of cost—and a major opportunity to unlock untapped margin.
The 4 Core Spend Levers
Procurement & External Spend
Target: Third-party suppliers, direct/indirect materials, services, logistics
Key Opportunities:
- Strategic sourcing & category management
- Contract & supplier performance optimization
- Demand management & compliance enforcement
- Cost benchmarking & savings realization
Typical Impact:
- 8–15% cost reduction in sourced categorie
- Improved supplier reliability and risk mitigation
Real Estate & Facilities
Target: Leased spaces, owned properties, facility operations, utilities
Key Opportunities:
- Portfolio rationalization and space utilization
- Lease renegotiations and cost avoidance
- Facilities outsourcing and spend visibility
- Energy efficiency and sustainability optimization
Typical Impact:
- 10–25% reduction in occupancy costs
- Enhanced workplace flexibility and resilience
Workforce & Talent Spend
Target: FTEs, contractors, BPO, labor strategy, benefits
Key Opportunities:
- Workforce planning and labor model optimization
- Outsourced services and contingent labor cost control
- Role standardization and span-of-control analysis
- Total rewards and benefit cost alignment
Typical Impact:
- 5–20% reduction in labor-related costs
- Increased agility without compromising quality
Technology & Automation
Target: IT systems, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, automation tools
Key Opportunities:
- License rationalization and tech stack alignment
- SaaS contract renegotiation and consolidation
- AI/RPA to eliminate manual, repeatable work
- IT-finance-operational integration for ROI tracking
Typical Impact:
- 10–30% savings on IT/software spend
- Accelerated process efficiency and visibility
Our Quad-Lever Approach
We don’t isolate these levers—we orchestrate them. Real value is created at the intersections:
Procurement + Technology = Digital sourcing at scale
Real Estate + Workforce = Smarter hybrid workplace models
Technology + Workforce = Labor automation and cost deflection
Procurement + Real Estate = Consolidated vendor contracts and FM optimization
