Make an action plan based on the following hints of steps. The first line has been done for you.

Action Steps:

A. Identify wasteful usage.

B. Identify person(s) or department(s) with highest supply usage.

C. Perform audit(审计;审核)of supply costs for last 24 hours.

D. Perform audit of supply usage for last 24 hours.

E. Shop(解聘,辞退)suppliers.

F. Negotiate new supply rates.

G. Create standard supply list and utilization controls.

H. Evaluate supplier agreements.

Objective Priority Action Steps Responsible Person (who) Due date (when) Status
Reduce office supply costs by 10% by the end of the 4th quarter.
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出自:国家开放大学-管理英语4