1. Whether your fortunes are rising or falling,
we help manufacturers increase profit margins
─ without disrupting operations.
Proven cost-reduction expertise for U.S. manufacturers.

2. Cut costs without interrupting operations
Manufacturing has long been considered
the chief wealth-producing sector of the
U.S. economy.
We want to help keep it that way.
Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) is an
international network of 700 cost-
reduction specialists in 30 countries, with
250 Consultants throughout the U.S. As
the world’s leading cost-reduction consul-
tancy, ERA finds significant savings in
expenses common to most manufacturers.
Whether you are facing challenges from rapid expansion, managing the supply chain,
changing technology, shrinking margins, overseas competition or reduced govern-
ment spending, we can be of assistance. ERA Consultants have industry expertise
and specialized knowledge to help you reduce operating and G&A expenses.
“Many of our markets are cutting back, but we want to be ready to respond
when the economy turns around. ERA plays a big role in helping us find new
ways to remain financially healthy.”
Tracey Reuter, Controller, Alloy Polymers
We use our knowledge, benchmark pricing data from 14,000 successful cost-reduction
projects, proprietary software tools and proven methodologies to achieve savings in:
ERA Consultants provide working solutions with little time required of your staff and
no disruption of operations. We monitor and audit supplier performance and
pricing on a monthly basis after implementation to ensure your savings are realized.
Concerned about changing vendors? Two-thirds of all ERA projects remain with an
incumbent ─ with significant savings. We look at more than cost. We seek value.
Consultants are paid from the actual savings realized. If we do not generate
savings, we do not receive a fee.
Employment Services/Temp Labor Packaging
Energy Payroll/HR Administration
Equipment Leasing Small Package Freight
Factory Consumables Supply Chain
Freight (LTL, FTL, International) Telecommunications
Information Technology Uniforms
Insurance (Medical and Workers Comp) Waste Management

3. Why use Expense Reduction Analysts?
Expertise. ERA Consultants have years
of experience working with manufacturers.
We have an outstanding record for finding
savings in G&A expenses as well as several
COGS categories, including packaging and
shipping. We understand your business
and the problems you face.
Many of us worked in the manufacturing
industry before joining ERA. We respect
the complexity of supply chain manage-
ment, production planning ─ and the vital
importance of uninterrupted operations.
“The ERA team is knowledgeable and provides great customer service.”
Chris Richards, Senior VP/GM, Gleason Industries, U.S.
Add Value. In addition to significant savings, we often recommend processes
improvements that will remain in place for your future cost-containment efforts. We
follow best practices, using not only efficient and effective methodologies, but also
develop innovative approaches to solve each client’s particular challenges.
“ERA met with operations, shipping, billing, IT and other „stakeholders‟ to
ensure our business processes were understood and any specific service or
quality requirements were incorporated into the RFP process.”
Patricia Boucher, CFO, Smashbox Cosmetics
Time. If your business is growing, your staff is busy keeping up with the increased
volume of work. If your business is shrinking, your remaining staff has already done
everything they can to maintain margins. In either case, ERA experts can help.
“Our staff has done a good job of controlling expenses, but they have not
had the time or resources to delve into additional cost-cutting measures.
We depend on ERA to complement our staff in this important endeavor.”
Bob Croshaw, President/CEO, Jameco Electronics
Data. You probably go to market once a year or less for goods and services.
Our consulting network gathers information and completes projects dozens of times
every month. This frequent exposure to the marketplace provides a competitive
advantage for our clients.
“ERA ensures we are getting the best value for our dollar.”
Michael Shirley, CFO, Sun Microstamping Technologies

4. Just a few of our successful case studies
Lowered factory consumable costs 13% with incumbents
and improved on-site inventory management system for a
precision machine shop.
Found 36% savings ($160,000/year) in packaging costs
and freed 4,000 square-feet of factory floor space for a grow-
ing manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting products.
Reduced more expenses for the same solar PV manufacturer:
saved 39% on factory consumables and 23% on
telecommunications expenses with incumbent suppliers.
Reduced cost of chemicals 31% ($103,000/year) for a
thriving manufacturer of high-performance ceramics. Value
of savings expected to triple to $300,000 over several years.
Saved 20% in bank services for an apparel manufacturer.
Cut freight expenses by 33% ($155,000/year) for
Sun Microstamping Technologies (SMT).
Reduced other expenses for SMT: Cut costs for waste man-
agement by 37% and for small package freight by 28%.
Lowered payroll processing expenses 35.5% for Alloy
Polymers.
Cut costs for uniforms by 28% for a manufacturer of
auto and aerospace products.
Reduced expenses for insurance (P/C & Workers Comp)
by 16.5% for Marion Mixers.
Found savings of 37.5% ($190,000/year) in waste
management expenses and improved recycling efforts
for a meat manufacturer.
Visit our website to find an ERA Consultant in your area.