In current market conditions, middle market companies must navigate the tightrope between sustainable growth and financial health. Cost optimization—not simply cost-cutting but a true strategic evaluation of costs that leads to meaningful changes to the cost structure model—is a critical strategy that enhances a company’s strategy and competitive advantage without compromising quality or innovation.
As a result, more business leaders are looking to optimize their cost structure to increase adaptability and build sustained growth. This checklist is a jargon-free compass for your cost optimization journey—it offers eight practical and powerful steps tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by middle market companies.
Built from the insights of industry experts, each item in this checklist is a distilled action point that focuses on key areas, from technological upgrades to organizational restructuring. Whether you're a finance, operations or technology executive, these eight steps provide a clear road map to help you transform your company's cost structure, driving efficiency and fostering long-term, scalable success.
