Bottom line Quote by Dennis Muilenburg
“Our continued investment in productivity will add to our margins, and you'll see that reflected in the bottom line earnings.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business conference, 2018
Investing in productivity boosts profits, which will be evident in earnings.
In simple terms: Productivity leads to higher margins and earnings.
Key Takeaway
Focus on efficiency to improve profits.
Themes
business
efficiency
profitability
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- corporate planning
- budget reviews
- performance metrics
Key Concepts
economics
strategic investment
Questions to Reflect On
- What metrics best reflect productivity?
- How can you balance cost and output?
A Different Perspective
Productivity gains may not translate directly if market conditions shift.
![“As a whole, [changing] is deflation force that is being underestimated. Whether each person thinks of it in the context of the word deflation ... what they think of it is, "Hard to hold my margin. I'm under margin pressure. I'm under sales pressure. I'm under cost pressure."” quote by Ken Moelis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f87/ken-moelis-12513_change_as-a-whole-changing-is-deflation-force-t_52134.jpg)
