2. AUDITEL – Accelerated Cost Management
Savings of £14 million over 14 years
In-house cost management is costing large and medium-sized
‘This is one consultancy that really does organisations considerable amounts of time and money.
deliver and I would have no hesitation in Outsourcing this mission-critical task to specialist consultants has considerable
benefits, yet many organisations still choose to divert in-house resources from their
recommending Auditel to any business.
strategic roles to carry out time-consuming cost-cutting exercises that achieve little
In fact, any business not using the Auditel more than short-term savings.
service may be placing itself at a
Effective cost management requires:
disadvantage.’ John Metcalf, Pizza Express
a thorough understanding of the true cost of products and services
up-to-date knowledge of the supplier market
expertise across all areas of business expenditure
In the right hands, cost management can save you a lot of time and a lot of money.
Left in-house, it can quietly become a serious drain on your valuable resources.
Auditel’s cost management services
free your resources up to concentrate
on your
core business
3. AUDITEL – Accelerated Cost Management
Auditel examines business
costs from every possible angle
Auditel’s accelerated cost management
Since 1994, Auditel has become the country’s leading specialist cost
management consultancy with over 3,700 clients.
Our brand of accelerated cost management combines:
the most effective cost management process
the most diverse network of highly-skilled cost management specialists
the most advanced analytical tools
the most comprehensive knowledge systems.
Using our proprietary Total Cost of Purchase® approach, sophisticated
analytical tools and knowledge systems, Auditel’s highly skilled
Consultants can save you time and money on all areas of business
expenditure, reduce waste and provide ongoing, up-to-the-
minute management information, giving you and your team
the peace of mind to concentrate on your core business.
Total Cost of Purchase® – going the extra mile
‘Before we were introduced to Auditel, I thought we were Total Cost of Purchase® is Auditel’s proprietary approach to cost management and was
running a pretty tight ship. We would never have made these developed to make our cost management services more effective. It is a unique, holistic
approach which, in conjunction with our advanced tools and knowledge systems,
savings without their involvement.’ David Guttridge, MD, Standard Soap systematically promotes sustainable profit improvement and delivers results that regularly
exceed our clients’ expectations.
To date savings exceed £200,000 on utilities and office supplies
4. AUDITEL – Accelerated Cost Management
A major strength of the Auditel approach is the collaborative working which allows teams to be
formed of affiliates with expertise across a broad spectrum of specialist disciplines.
A single point of contact. A whole team of specialists. Independent and impartial
Auditel’s highly skilled Consultants come from a wide range of management and We have developed excellent working relationships with suppliers, but it’s important to
director-level backgrounds, each of them contributing his or her own industry- stress that we always sit on the client’s side of the table, helping them make informed
specific knowledge and insight. decisions about what is best for their business.
When you appoint Auditel to undertake your cost management you are, in effect, engaging We will always place your business with the supplier that best matches your organisation’s
a team of specialists. This means every Auditel Consultant, no matter what their individual needs. This may be the cheapest supplier, but more importantly, it will always be the
specialism, can manage all areas of business expenditure and give you the peace of mind company that can provide you with the best overall value.
that you are always getting expert advice.
Our secure, cloud-based knowledge systems give our network of consultants instant access
to shared data and ensure that wherever you are based in the UK, your organisation will
benefit from the full range of Auditel’s specialist knowledge.
Auditel are not suppliers, agents or brokers
and have a completely independent view of
the supply chain.
Working in teams Auditel manages
all areas of business expenditure
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Auditel keeps ALL your business costs
fine-tuned to your business needs
Knowledge is power
We continue to invest heavily in the development of advanced analytical tools and
secure cloud-based knowledge systems.
Together they are the engine room that powers our accelerated cost management services.
Used with our Total Cost of Purchase® approach they enable our Consultants to reveal an
unprecedented level of detailed cost, purchase and supplier management data and make
more informed procurement decisions across all areas of business expenditure.
Fine-tuning your business expenditure
Auditel’s cost management services fall into two distinct operational phases: the initial
appraisal, analysis and streamlining of business expenditure, followed seamlessly by
the on-going management and fine-tuning process that keeps them aligned with your
organisation’s needs.
The first phase is usually associated with impressive savings, as Auditel’s analytical tools,
aggregated buying power and knowledge of the supplier market are brought to bear.
The second phase is equally valuable and highlights the value of Auditel’s unparalleled
client management tools. By applying the principle of marginal gains, we continue to
actively seek further opportunities, manage time-critical tasks such as contract renewals and
provide a stream of vital, up-to-the-minute, management data.
We have not only made savings, but also saved ourselves
the time and cost of doing it in-house. Auditel didn’t simply
switch to the lowest bidder, but found the supplier that best
suited out needs. Ben Budworth, Publisher and Chief Executive, The Lady
Savings exceed 20% on IT and Office Consumables
6. AUDITEL – Accelerated Cost Management
Business cost areas covered by Auditel include:
In conclusion Archive storage Fixed line communications Print – commercial
Business machines Freight and warehousing – and marketing
Auditel combines the most effective process (Total Cost of Purchase®), the most highly-
trained, professional network of cost management consultants, the most advanced analytical Cash and security handling national and international Security services
tools and the most comprehensive knowledge systems. Catering – fresh and Gas Waste & environmental
frozen foods Hazardous and clinical services
We have a well-earned reputation for delivering accelerated cost, purchase and
supplier management solutions across the full spectrum of business expenditure Cleaning and waste management Waste and waste
to large and medium-sized organisations: effective solutions that are not only janitorial supplies Healthcare and management systems
tailored to each client’s needs, but geared to provide ethical and sustainable medical supplies Waste water
Communications equipment
profit improvement. and sewerage
and maintenance Insurances
Contract cleaning IT consumables Water
Couriers – national and Merchant cards Wireless mobile
Positive outcomes communications
international distribution Office supplies
Naurally, clients welcome the savings we make for them, but there are other positive Workwear and
Data networking stationery
outcomes from Auditel’s cost management services that leave a lasting impression, too: safety wear
infrastructures Packaging – all types
Massive and immediate time-savings
Electricity Photocopiers and
In-house resources freed up to concentrate on the core business
Energy management print solutions
Sustainable profit improvement
Engineering and electrical Postage and DX
Up-to-date, accurate and detailed cost management information
consumables
Peace of mind as Auditel continues to keep a watching brief Premises
A non-disruptive service that runs quietly and efficiently in the background
Auditel – a trusted, outsourced member of the management team
‘They have the time, experience and knowledge of suppliers to get the best deals
for us. It really is a ‘win win’ situation; we can focus on running our business
and dealing with accounts, but we don’t have the time to always keep looking at
suppliers in such great detail. Auditel really does bring value to the business.’
Pierre David, UK Operations Director, Calvin Klein Jeans
7. Book an Auditel Business Health Check
Even if you think you’ve got
all your essential business
costs under control, it
wouldn’t hurt to make sure.
Contact us today for more information or to book your
Auditel Business Health Check.
www.auditel.co.uk
