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What does it mean?
Spend whatever is necessary to achieve maximum economy and efficiency.
In plain terms
Spend whatever is needed to save the most money.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize total economy over initial spending.

Where it applies

  • business operations
  • project planning

Putting it to work

  • invest in efficiency

Questions to consider

  • What is truly economical?

Another view

It might cost more upfront.

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