A rep says, "As part of this ongoing optimization work, we have been reviewing the cost structure for our corporate-level functions." By Erik Hayden Executive Editor, Business Amid a long summer ...

Alaska’s Airlines competitive advantage with regard to its cost structure is another benefit that shareholders of the company can look for in the long run. It not only contributes to margin ...

In the software industry, although competition prevails, many companies offer niche products and services. As a result, they don’t compete with each other directly. For example: • SAP AG (SAP) ...

Global Industrial Company's cost management efforts and Indoff's low-cost structure aim to mitigate margin pressure, but short-term inventory and freight costs remain challenging. Despite weakened ...

The best leaders look beyond headcount to tackle inherent cost structure issues. Linking corporate strategy with cost leadership brings more effective results. Haven’t we all heard leaders say, “We ...

In spite of all the talk of business model convergence, there are still meaningful unit cost differences between low cost airlines and full service/legacy airlines. Anyone can unbundle and offer ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...