This book introduces the same process the author has used to save companies like IBM, Kodak, and DuPont billions of dollars, simply by harnessing the knowledge of suppliers. For most supply chains, cost reduction is imperative to long-term survival. Yet identifying the costs that can be eliminated?and then doing so effectively?can prove impossible without the right method. Using real-life case studies and examples, Supply Chain Cost Management takes you step-by-step through the process, showing you how to move beyond negotiation and: identify critical costs in the supply chain  measure secondary and tertiary costs  develop strategic options  reduce, change, or eliminate activities that produce costs  implement an action plan  verify the plan with cost monitors  continually improve and modify the process  Supply Chain Cost Management gives you everything you need to implement this powerful system, and bring genuine and permanent savings to your company.