The Constructionphase is insomesenseamanufacturingprocess, where emphasis is placed onmanagingresourcesandcontrollingoperationsto optimizecosts, schedules, and quality.
At the top of the scale, demand response (DR) systems allow multiple enterprises to manage their usage through a third-party provider to balance peak loads and let each participant optimizecosts.
As part of its mid-term strategic initiatives announced in April 2012, Sony identified resource optimization as one of the key initiatives for transforming its electronics business and Sony has since been progressively implementing various structural reform measures to optimizecosts, streamline its overall organization, accelerate decision-making processes and establish firm foundations for sustainable future growth.
Expedia also operates a corporate travel business, Egencia (egencia.com), which offers custom travel products and services to corporate travelers and businesses, helping then optimize travel costs and improve their employees travel experiences.