Total Cost Management

Total Cost Management (TCM) is an integrated approach to managing and reducing costs while maximizing value. TCM encompasses all phases of the cost lifecycle, from planning through to the execution and beyond.

Reduce Costs Without Compromising Results

Total Cost Management (TCM) is an all-encompassing strategy that integrates cost planning, assessment, and control across the asset lifecycle to maximize value and minimize expenses. It’s a systematic approach tailored to boost efficiency and ensure that every financial decision aligns with your broader business goals, from initial planning through execution and beyond.

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Our Approach to Total Cost Management

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Our Total Cost Management approach makes saving money straightforward wile connected to your business goals. We examine your expenses closely to find where you can cut costs effectively. Our strategy ensures that saving money also helps your business grow. We customize plans that focus on reducing costs while boosting your company’s performance and financial health.

Embracing Total Cost Management means more than just trimming the budget—it’s about smart investment in your business’s future. By integrating cost-saving practices into the very fabric of your operations, we ensure every financial decision is geared towards amplifying value and driving growth. Our approach is meticulous and adaptive, designed to foster an environment of financial clarity and strategic cost reduction that supports your business objectives and enhances your market position. It’s a comprehensive pathway to financial prudence and business agility that will redefine your cost structure and investment strategies.

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Why Choose Seraph for
Cost Reduction

Our approach to reducing costs focuses on project management, new product development, industrialization effectiveness, optimizing operational efficiency, and strategic sourcing. By analyzing and streamlining processes, we identify inefficiencies and areas where resources can be better allocated, ensuring maximum productivity with minimal waste. Additionally,  strategic sourcing initiatives high-quality materials at competitive prices, without adding risk that will prove costly later. This holistic strategy not only reduces our operational costs but also enhances our client’s value to their customers.

Case Studies

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Case Study – Seat Supplier Success Story

Case Study – Seat Supplier Success Story

INDUSTRY: AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES: Logistics; project  management;  Situation. An Automotive Just in Sequence plant was struggling with capacity constraints and quality issues producing seats as the OEM launched two new programs causing the production model to change from...

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How We Reduce Costs

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Lifecycle Costing: Managing costs over the entire asset lifespan.
Resource Allocation: Strategic deployment of personnel and materials.
Value Engineering & Value Analysis: Optimizing output while minimizing resource input.
Performance Monitoring: Tracking and improving cost efficiency.
Procurement Management: Strategic sourcing for cost-effective purchasing.
Risk Assessment: Proactive identification and mitigation of financial risks.

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Total Cost Management

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150+

supplier assessments completed

>10%

decrease in cost following Seraph engagements

40%

of assessments reveal significant cost savings opportunities 

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Seraph’s Consulting Experts

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Seraph’s leadership team is made up of former COOs, plant managers, and VPs of Operations in some of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers.  Our wealth of expertise comes from years of experience in identifying the root causes of problems and creating actionable plans to restore prompt manufacturing operations and stakeholder confidence.

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