Thorough analysis of a target acquisition’s supply chain is critical during any due diligence process.  Understanding the areas of risk and opportunity within a supply chain can be critical in the evaluation of the business to reduce risk and help support the deal hypothesis.  TriVista utilizes independent research and proprietary analysis tools to identify these opportunities and risk to help you make the most informed investment decisions.  From conducting extensive competitive supply chain analysis to conducting supplier capability and capacity assessments around the world, our team of operational professionals will help you understand what the value creation potential can be, and help you identify key areas of risk that might otherwise not have been discovered until timing was critical.

While every industry and business is different, below is a list of some critical items that TriVista addresses during our Supply Chain Due Diligence Process:

1. Suppliers & Supplier Selection (Sourcing)
   1. Supplier Selection Process
   2. Clarity in Supply Chain (Broker/Direct)
   3. Manufacturing Cycle Time & Capacity of Key Asia Suppliers
   4. Competitive Supplier Overlap
2. Logistics & Materials Transportation
   1. Logistics Costs & Economics
3. Quality
   1. Supplier Quality Management System
   2. Supplier Quality Performance
4. Inventory Management
   1. E&O Inventory Assessment & Disposition Strategy
   2. Inventory/Materials Transportation (Internal & External)
5. Purchasing
   1. Purchasing policies and procedures
   2. Purchasing limits, checks and balances
6. Engineering & Design
   1. Material Selection Assessment & Impact on Cost
   2. Design for Manufacturability