CHAPTER 15

Cost Optimization Executive

Chris said, “We began our break prior to questions on the cost optimization manager talent, skills, and knowledge. Before we start into the cost optimization executive content, are there any question on the previous topic?”

Mike Gallo spoke up and said, “Yes, Chris, I have one. How many cost optimization managers do you expect we would need?”

Chris replied, “This will depend on the number of products in development during a given time. Noting Defender’s current sales of $500 million per year, and assuming a headlining system will stay in production for five years, that results in $100 million of products launching every year. At $20 million in annual revenue per headlining system, that is about five headlining ...

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