Debswana Engages UK Firm To Cut Costs

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Debswana has roped in Alexander Proudfoot, a world-leading operational improvement firm, to streamline and cut costs throughout its operations as part of the diamond giant's Operations Review.

Alexander Proudfoot, with 64 years of global experience, specialises in helping firms improve their operational, and consequently, financial performance. The Chicago-born and London-headquartered firm has conducted similar consultancies for De Beers, BHP Billiton, Anglo Coal, Lonmin and Anglo Vaal, among others.

Officials from Debswana's Cost and Operational Efficiencies Project Team said Alexander Proudfoot teams are already on site in Jwaneng, Orapa, Supply Chain Management and Head Office.

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