Operational Turnaround Strategies: Transforming Underperforming Assets into Value Drivers

Imagine walking into a once-thriving company now teetering on the brink of failure. Desks are empty, morale is low, and the future looks uncertain. For private equity partners, this scene is a call to action. Turning around underperforming assets isn’t just about tweaking a few processes; it’s about a complete transformation. It’s about taking strategic, […]

Operational Metrics and KPIs: Guiding Success in Buy and Sell Decisions

In a perfect world, a deep dive into the financials of a potential acquisition would be enough to determine whether you should make an offer.  Unfortunately, this isn’t a perfect world.  So, while considering the financials of a company during the lead up to acquisition is important, it doesn’t tell the whole story. Attractive profit […]

Navigating High Interest Rates: Strategies that Actually Work

Interest rates have always had a profound impact on the manufacturing sector. As an economic inevitability, their rise can take businesses by surprise, triggering a series of responses to mitigate the effects. While I’m not an economist, throughout my decades in the industry I’ve noticed several trends in the industry as businesses grapple with these […]

The 3 Crucial Steps to Fast, Efficient Operational Due Diligence

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we examined just how important it is to every level of your business to ensure your operational due diligence is done as quickly and efficiently as possible. But the question remains: How do you speed up the operational due diligence process and reap the benefits of informed decision-making, […]

Why Lean Alone Won’t Fix Your Business

Imagine a small distribution company, with an annual revenue of $12 million. A plant branch of a multimillion-dollar organization, it has 15 employees and a glaring issue: only 40% of shipments reach their customers on time. This means that 6 out of 10 customers aren’t receiving their orders as expected. The CEO recognizes the problem […]