Studies in Cost-Cutting

Shindigz/Stumps, the party and prom supplies multititle cataloger, put its parcel shipping business up for bid and cut its costs by 27 percent. And it did so while retaining flexibility in its product shipping options offered to customers. See “Drop Those Rates.”.

Finally, Omaha Steaks’ order fraud prevention program is saving the company about $1 million annually. See “Freezing Out Fraudsters.” (not available online)