Frameworks
Cost Reduction Case Interview: Framework, Worked Examples, and Common Traps (2026)
Master cost reduction cases with a structured framework, worked examples (manufacturing and SaaS), and the traps that trip up most candidates.
Mar 20, 2026
Tag: Operations
Case interview prep articles tagged with Operations
Operations articles
FrameworksOperations & Cost Optimization Framework for Case Interviews (2026)
A practical operations and cost optimization framework for case interviews: cost reduction levers, supply chain analysis, process improvement, and a fully worked manufacturing example.
Feb 19, 2026
FrameworksValue Chain Framework for Case Interviews: Diagnose Margin Leaks Fast
Use the value chain framework in case interviews to find where value is created, where cost leaks happen, and which operational levers improve margin. Includes Porter's full model, a worked case with cost breakdown, and service-industry adaptation.
Feb 6, 2026
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