Expense Reduction Consulting (ERC INC.) is a national "Outsourced Procurement Services" firm formed in 1993. We consist of purchasing, outsourcing and supply chain management professionals. Our purpose is to assist companies in reducing costs by helping them purchase goods and services more effectively. ERC does not sell products, but makes recommendations and negotiates on our clients' behalf.

In addition to our core competencies, ERC Inc. partners with a select group of expense category specialists. This insures that our clients receive a thorough review of all applicable expense categories.

Our clients have reduced costs on a long term basis. These results are attained at a minimal cost based on actual savings. All services are performed on a contingency basis.

In today's competitive environment, reducing overhead and costs are as important as increasing sales. A practical, long term solution is to reduce the outlay for regularly purchased goods and services for which many businesses "unknowingly" overpay.

At Expense Reduction Consulting, we target “indirect and consumable” expense categories, zero in on the most common profit leaks and show you how to eliminate them. We might negotiate better terms and pricing with your existing suppliers or find that you would benefit from using alternative sources.

Even small and mid-size firms can be wasting significant amounts of money on “indirect” and “consumable” expenses. Individually, any one of these categories may seem insignificant but when combined, they quickly add up to thousands of dollars.

ERC does not suggest cutting employees. Instead, we show your people or purchasing department how to cut expenses, while always receiving the same or better quality goods and services at a reduced price. We begin by targeting those categories specific to your business which exhibit the greatest potential for savings.

After reviewing the purchasing records and determining your needs, we begin a 3 phase, 7 step process called “ERC’s Road Map to Cost Savings”. This process enables us to systematically generate significant percentage savings in most expense categories that we review. The end result is that we benchmark your current situation and demonstrate how you can consolidate your suppliers and reduce costs on a long term basis. We quantify options and make written recommendations. After you approve our recommendations, we assist in the implementation of the programs.

ERC works on a "Pay for Performance" basis. There is absolutely no risk to you. No fee is charged unless your company saves money as a direct result of our efforts. When our recommendations are implemented, we share the savings with you over a specified period of time. After that, the savings are all yours.

ERC does not sell any products or represent any suppliers. We simply analyze costs, review processes, negotiate with suppliers and make recommendations which generate savings.

Contact us for a no obligation review of your expense categories.