Know the key methods to influence costs in businesses and nonprofit organizations. Whether you are a department head or controller in a company, a manager in a nonprofit organization, or the founder of a startup, understanding costs, knowing the main cost drivers, and utilizing essential tools for cost reduction are vital skills for decision-makers. This book provides you with fundamental knowledge for successful cost management. In the first chapters of "Cut!", you will learn the methods to influence the various types of costs regarding their magnitude. Following this, two effective concepts, target costing and process cost management, are introduced, which allow for systematic and strategic influence on costs and performance. Finally, methods will be presented to you.