Enhancing profitability by improving operating efficiency and at the same time improving the customer experience is becoming important in a challenging environment where generating additional revenue or adding customers to generate additional profits is becoming even more difficult. Companies in the past that have attempted such initiatives find that it takes too long, the results are mixed and the savings aren’t as much as expected. Cedar has two innovative approaches in this area – one at the strategic level, and one at the operational level.

STRATEGIC PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Cedar's approach to strategically improve operating efficiency is innovative, fast and relatively easy to implement. Cedar's prioritization methodology helps identify those processes that are mission critical and create competitive advantage. Cedar therefore focuses on only transforming those process areas that create rapid big win efficiency and cost reduction benefits for the client. Additionally, Cedar recognizes that successful processes are impacted by strategy, structure, technology and culture of an organization. Cedar's recommendations are therefore comprehensive covering all four areas. Cedar’s implementation methodology allows for rapid implementation of recommendations leading to cost reductions of often over 25% for clients starting as early as 12 weeks from the start of the program.

BREAKTHROUGH PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Cedar delivers measurable and sustainable financial benefits by developing and installing processes and programs to rapidly improve client operations. Clients can expect a return of at least three times the cost of the project within the first year.

Client teams and Cedar’s consultants work together in teams to increase productivity and output. The focus is on observing people and equipment to identify barriers to improvement.

Cedar’s consultants bring extensive business experience from a wide variety of industries and disciplines to help clients meet their goals and realize their potential. Cedar’s team of consultants is highly experienced and has senior level capabilities. Every consultant is focused on delivering sustained results for the client, almost on a weekly basis.