Challenges to reducing construction costs

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This horizontal bar graph shows the top challenges to reducing costs in international construction and engineering companies, as judged by 161 interviewed executives in those companies.

The graph’s data was obtained from a KPMG report on the results of the executive interviews.  The report is entitled “The Great Global Infrastructure Opportunity - Global Construction Survey 2012”.  The report can be accessed by clicking here (PDF file).

Cost advantages of e-Payments

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This horizontal bar graph shows the advantages (drivers) of using e-Payments, e.g. in the accounts payable process.   The two top advantages result in cost reductions.

The data in the graph is based on a survey conducted by PayStream of several companies.  The percentages show what respondents indicated are the most important advantages.

Data in the graph is from a 2011 US Bank presentation entitled “Payables Trends and Best Practices”, which can be accessed by clicking here (PDF file).