What is Fine Tune?
Fine Tune is a management consulting project laser-focused on sustainable savings for indirect services. It’s all about helping clients optimize those tricky, complex, and often burdensome indirect expenses—think facility services, energy & utilities, uniform rental, waste disposal, recycling, pest control, and security services. The goal? Deliver lasting impact on the P&L while providing sustainable solutions that stick around for the long haul. Since 2002, Fine Tune has been the go-to partner for companies looking to get a grip on these costs, using a full-service, nose-to-tail approach powered by world-class category experts and cutting-edge proprietary technology.
Main Benefits of Fine Tune
Fine Tune doesn’t just promise savings—they make sure those savings actually happen and last. Here’s a quick snapshot of what they bring to the table:
- $500MM+ spend under management
- 30% average savings on indirect services
- Risk-free compensation model—no fees unless savings are realized
- Proprietary Expense Management Optimization and Auditing Technology (eMOAT®) for detailed contract compliance
- Executive-level industry insiders managing expenses, not vendors
How Fine Tune’s Process Works
Fine Tune drives clients to optimal cost levels—and keeps them there. It’s not just about negotiating vendor agreements (which, let’s be honest, is only half the battle). The real magic happens through continuous, dedicated, and vigilant management. This approach maximizes P&L impact by delivering savings that don’t just look good on paper but actually stick around. The proprietary eMOAT® software plays a huge role here, generating line-by-line reports that ensure contract compliance and overall program health. It’s a smarter strategy for managing indirect services, where even the best procurement efforts often fall short.
World-Class Expertise Behind Fine Tune
One of the biggest challenges with indirect services is that clients often “learn” about these expenses from their vendors—kind of like the fox guarding the henhouse. Fine Tune flips that script by putting executive-level industry insiders in charge. These experts have a real incentive to advocate for the client’s bottom line, not the supplier’s. This insider knowledge combined with a healthy alignment of interests means clients get optimal costs, better service levels, and improved productivity. Plus, in-house teams get unburdened from managing these distracting expenses.
Risk-Free Compensation Model
Fine Tune’s compensation model is refreshingly straightforward and risk-free. Consultants only get paid through shared hard-dollar savings after those savings have been realized on invoices. That means no upfront costs, no sneaky fees, no creative definitions of savings, and absolutely no compensation from suppliers. Clients can engage with confidence, knowing that Fine Tune’s incentives are fully aligned with their own. It’s a win-win that ensures focus stays on delivering real, measurable results.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – by optimizing indirect services, Fine Tune supports sustainable economic performance.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through innovative expense management software and expert consulting.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – by driving sustainable savings and improving resource efficiency.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – as a Certified B Corp and member of the US Business Council for Sustainable Development, Fine Tune prioritizes environmental responsibility.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – collaborating with clients to create lasting impact.
Commitment to Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
Fine Tune isn’t just about cutting costs—it’s about doing so responsibly. As a Certified B Corp and a proud member of the US Business Council for Sustainable Development, the project puts people and the planet ahead of profits. This commitment shines through in every aspect of their work, from optimizing waste disposal and recycling programs to improving energy and utilities management. It’s a holistic approach that balances financial performance with social and environmental stewardship, making Fine Tune a truly sustainable partner in expense management.
