Now, many companies want to eliminate such layers of complexity, believing they add unnecessary costs.

So we've been able to eliminate supervisory layers at headquarters.

In the 1980's, hundreds of American companies eliminated whole layers of middle management to cut costs.

Like many companies under siege, it eliminated layers of management and several sizable operations.

The reform continued in 2007, the time for start-up dropped from 39 days to 15 days by eliminating layers of bureaucracy.

And because companies have eliminated layers of management in recent years, it has become more difficult for everyone who wants a promotion to get one.

"We'll eliminate layers of activity that clog up the system."

By selling retail, the farmers eliminate layers of middlemen and earn more for their produce.

Subaru of America announced a new top management team, eliminating layers of management.

They said the savings would be made by eliminating layers of managers and tightening controls on medical services.