What inefficiencies could you tackle now that you couldn’t at full tilt?

Once we see it in hindsight, the “great pause” may be end up being a great business gift—for those who don’t squander this time.

Perhaps there are lingering integration gaps from prior acquisitions—legacy systems, disconnected processes, disjointed teams or even competing solutions? Or perhaps more systemic cultural issues are contributing to inefficiency and excess spend?

Scope creep, bloat and bumps in procurement costs can happen without our full realization when we’re pushing forward. During this great pause, you have a chance to identify and address these profitability pitfalls. We suggest 10 items you may want to focus on.