EY Client Portal Library About us Newsroom Connect with us United States (English) Home Insights Industries Services Careers Alumni Home > Insights > Operational effectiveness Operational effectiveness Share In today’s global economy, there is always pressure on businesses to run as efficiently and profitably as possible. EY can work with you to take cost out of your value chain and improve the processes that support it – in a way that drives long-term and significant savings. First we evaluate your entire cost base, examine working capital and revenue optimization practices. Then we assess your core processes, your current risks and the controls you have in place, as well as the way key programs are being managed. We then work with you to execute any necessary changes. By taking this approach to reducing costs and improving performance, you can achieve significant benefits throughout your organization – both now and in the future. For more information, visit our Advisory pages. Internal Audit: assessing performance measurement with metrics Organizations that regularly evaluate metrics are much more likely to implement the right ones. How can the insights of Internal Audit help? Holistic enterprise asset management for power & utilities In today’s economic environment, utilities must make informed decisions. A comprehensive enterprise asset management (EAM) system can provide executives the information they need. Internal Audit: harnessing the power of analytics Internal Audit must integrate analytics and big data into its process to keep pace not only with the business, but also with the organization’s competitors. Improve business performance: transform your GRC program Governance, risk and compliance programs must continually reassess how to meet strategic objectives. Is your organization's GRC function still struggling to provide the expected value? Keeping gas power plant maintenance costs in line With increased natural gas-fired capacity and gas prices at historical lows, a main differentiator will be expenses. Long-term service agreements might be the right choice. Improving the customer experience across government The government now must provide the same quality of customer service that citizens encounter in the private sector. What techniques help put the customer first? Translate strategy into execution Struggling with the accelerating rate of change? Business architecture helps identify the right strategic direction, prepare a sustainable response and execute across the organization. Implementing innovation in government Government is making progress in seeking pioneering ideas to improve organizational performance. Learn three steps to implement an innovation program. Let’s talk: sustainability, Issue 2 In this issue, we discuss environmental and social shareholder proposals, driving value with credible sustainability goals, GHG emission opportunities and competitive advantages in government procurement. Register for the April 23 webcast. Predictive analytics: the CIO's key to the boardroom Future business performance depends on the ability to access and exploit the right information. Using analytics, CIOs can take the lead and become trusted advisors. 5: insights for executives Short, snappy and to the point, 5's innovative format provides analysis of today's issues. Privacy BCR Accessibility Legal Global Code of Conduct Site map Our locations Contact us EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. This site uses cookies to provide you with a personalised browsing experience. By using this site you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy. Please read our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use cookies and how you can manage them. Close