This project aimed to drive management innovation for a leading domestic telecommunications company. Key initiatives included reducing construction costs, optimizing raw material sourcing, and streamlining operations with partner companies. The project developed concrete strategies to enhance cost efficiency and improve processes, with the ultimate goal of maximizing operational effectiveness and strengthening the company’s competitive position.

Industry Context

The telecommunications industry demands continuous innovation due to rapid technological advancements and evolving customer expectations. Enhancing efficiency in infrastructure development and maintenance is directly tied to profitability. Against this backdrop, the project focused on analyzing existing processes and cost structures to propose actionable improvements.

Key Achievements

1. Reducing Construction Costs

• Conducted a detailed analysis of core construction processes to identify and segment cost drivers.
• Proposed efficient workflow management solutions and identified cost-saving opportunities in raw material procurement, such as optical cable pricing, with actionable steps to align costs with industry benchmarks.
• Optimized workforce allocation and regional construction task distribution to improve operational efficiency.

2. Optimizing Partner Operations

• Reassessed contract structures with partner companies and introduced a Construction Management (CM) model for B2B projects to streamline communication.
• Analyzed the cost structures of partner operations, improving their efficiency while fostering competition by strengthening the bidding process to include new vendors.

3. Raw Material Sourcing

• Conducted comparative analysis of optical cable costs and market trends to identify potential savings and develop a supply chain optimization strategy.
• Explored collaborative opportunities with diverse suppliers using RFQ processes, assessing the feasibility of long-term cost reductions.

4. Process Improvements

• Simplified on-site work documentation and reporting, eliminating redundant tasks to enhance productivity.
• Improved communication frameworks between field workers and managers to ensure accuracy in operations and elevate customer satisfaction.

Project Impact

This project contributed to strengthening the competitiveness of the domestic telecommunications industry by successfully achieving dual objectives: cost reduction and operational efficiency. The proposed strategies provide a robust framework for sustained growth and enhanced market competitiveness. Moving forward, these recommendations will serve as critical guidelines for maintaining long-term success in a rapidly evolving industry.