What is slimming?

In economic reporting, the term "afslanken" refers to the process where a company dismisses staff or divests certain business activities to become more efficient or save costs. This is also called 'downsising' in management jargon.

Example: "Afslanken NS does not help company and traveller" - Here, 'afslanken' refers to NS's plans to divest non-essential activities, such as station shops and bus services, to focus on their core activities.

This term is often used in the context of reorganisations, restructurings, or strategic reorientations within a company. The goal is usually to make the company more agile, reduce costs, and focus on the core activities.