Mindmap for a cost reduction problem 12

Step 2 - Problem structuring

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Consulting Approach to Problem Solving

 Issue tree for a cost reduction problem 10

Step 2 - Problem structuring

Reduce the cost of a company that produces steel rods for construction

Raw materials Issue 2

Production Distribution Customers

Steel Other Utilities Workforce Transport Salesforce Advertising Sales

IT Machines

Premises

Consulting Approach to Problem Solving

 Issue tree for a cost reduction problem 10

Step 2 - Problem structuring

Reduce the cost of a company that produces steel rods for construction

Raw materials Issue 2

Production Distribution Customers

Steel Other Utilities Workforce Transport Salesforce Advertising Sales

IT Machines
Optimizing New sales
New suppliers
Premises repairs channels

New empl.
Off-shoring strategy

Consulting Approach to Problem Solving