The Tycoon's Proposal. Shirley Jump

downloaded earlier. “If you shift to a just-in-time inventory system and reduce the production workforce by two, you should be able to implement additional lean manufacturing—”

      “Wait,” she said, putting up a hand. “Did you just say I should fire two people?”

      “I said reduce the production workforce.” Mac pointed at a number on his screen, flanked by a percentage on the right. “You have too much overhead.”

      “Reducing the workforce is just a fancy way of saying fire people. I’m not doing that.”

      “Part of doing business is separating the wheat from the chaff, so to speak, and getting the most return on your investment. By eliminating two of these positions—” he pointed to a line item for the shipping and receiving department “—you can increase your monthly cash flow by several thousand dollars, which will help tide you over until sales increase.”