Geyer Management Associates
Profit by Design
P.O. Box 271397
Concord, CA 94527
ph: 925 246 9887
fax: 925 246 9865
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Consulting
Strategic Cost Consulting
Operations is involved with maximizing customer value while finance is focused on increasing shareholder value. We believe that how operations and finance are connected is critical to the long-term success of an enterprise. Since our expertise lies at the intersection between these two, we are able to help our clients make the right linkages to design business systems that deliver value.
Strategic Process Analysis
Developed a dynamic business simulation model for a well-known Internet service provider to improve capacity management and reduce customer response rates.
Business Process Design
Designed a demand-driven warehousing and distribution network for a major telecommunications company to improve product distribution.
Cost Reduction Strategies
Restructured the internal cost transfer system for a major marine transportation company to assist in reducing IT and administrative costs.
Process-Based Pricing Strategies
Developed a resource consumption-based pricing strategy for Mexico's largest manufacturer of bathroom and kitchen fixtures to improve contract bidding success.
Cost Measurement Systems
Designed an activity-based cost measurement system for one of the world's largest optical lens manufacturers to support global manufacturing and customer interface.
Performance Measurement Systems
Developed a web-based dashboard for a major nonprofit service organization to assist project directors nationwide monitor financial performance and operational budgets.
Former clients:
California Manufacturers Association, Crowley Maritime, DHL, Xerox, Earthquake Engineering, Entrada Group, Golden Gate Bridge District, Grand Auto, Helvex (Mexico), Mills Memorial Hospital, AT&T, Sutter Health, Sola Optical and Whole Earth Network.
Ideas You Can Use
Learn the basics of ABC
Do you know the difference between unit-level and batch-level costs? Have you heard of cost driver analysis? Why do companies perform process value analysis? For a primer on ABC read more . . .
Why new systems initiatives often fail
There are 7 reasons why many cost systems installations fail. It's not rocket science to figure out what they are but any one of these factors could spell doom for your cost initiative. Learn more . . .
At what stage is your cost system?
Companies go through four stages of development in their thinking about cost. Most companies are stuck in Stage 1 and don't realize it. Learn the signs and gain an appreciation for the benefits of moving up the cost chain. Find out more . . .
P.O. Box 271397
Concord, CA 94527
ph: 925 246 9887
fax: 925 246 9865
contact
