The Challenge: A $1B Private Equity fund was interested in acquiring a $300M manufacturer of cosmetic displays and retained the services of TriVista to conduct a standard Quality of Operations™ Due Diligence. Our Approach To thoroughly understand the target company’s business and operations, TriVista engaged in the following activities: Conducted an operational & capacity review… Read More
The Challenge A $120M food processing and conveyance equipment manufacturer engaged TriVista to conduct a sell-side Quality of Operations™ Due Diligence assessment with a focus on the company’s global operations Our Approach In addition to assessing the company’s product development processes, the TriVista team reviewed human capital requirements, manufacturing efficiencies, inventory management and footprint requirements…. Read More
The Challenge A $20 million privately-held consumer products company needed more bench strength in their demand planning department Our Approach The search for a Senior Demand Planner, positioned in Ventura County, CA was conducted and completed within 30 days. TriVista Recruitment utilized its own supply chain experts to provide technical vetting as the job requirements… Read More
The Challenge A $1B Private Equity Group was considering the possible divestiture of a $200M converting equipment manufacturer. The private equity firm hired TriVista to conduct a sell-side Quality of Operations™ Due Diligence with a focus on evaluating and opining on current operational processes and protocols, assessment of identified continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of… Read More
The Challenge A $1B North American manufacturer of automotive and related products company needed to increase its capacity of next generation operational leaders to accommodate rapid growth. Our Approach The TriVista Consulting and Recruitment teams collaborated to place Interim Plant Managers at key production sites while conducting simultaneous searches for positions located in the states… Read More
The Challenge A private equity-owned provider of power conversion, battery charging, and battery products needed to add a Director of Procurement to an energetic management team engaged in integrating several businesses. Our Approach The TriVista Recruitment team hosted an in-depth kick-off meeting to gain a thorough understanding of the role’s requirements and the firm’s overall… Read More
The Challenge A $185M solutions provider/distributor of print material engaged TriVista to conduct a sell-side Quality of Operations™ assessment, including an in-depth review of the firm’s existing financial, transportation, and warehouse management systems. Our Approach TriVista performed a sell-side assessment to identify EBITDA opportunities by following its standard approach to fully understand the company’s business… Read More
The Challenge A leading middle market private equity firm engaged TriVista to conduct a sell-side Quality of Operations™ due diligence for one of its portfolio holding, a manufacturer of a consumer goods. The diligence was commissioned in advance of the equity company starting the process of divesting its ownership position. Our Approach Toured six facilities… Read More
The Challenge A Private Equity backed $100M custom printing and packaging company serving the Consumer-Packaged Goods market sought assistance from an operational consulting firm to assess operations and provide actionable plans to improve customer service and expand margins. Our Approach TriVista conducted a 3 week assessment, focused on: Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Inventory Management… Read More
The Challenge A packaging company was in the process of acquiring a competitor. There was significant synergy opportunity across the combined 11 production sites. TriVista was brought on to complete a Quality of Operations™ Due Diligence Assessment, as well as complete a detailed synergy analysis that clearly calculated the practicality and upside associated with the… Read More
The Challenge A $700M Private Equity fund was interested in acquiring a $100M industrial components manufacturer with a U.S. and Greater China footprint. TriVista was retained to provide Quality of Operations™ Due Diligence support to assess the business’ supply chain operations and determine potential savings. Our Approach Mobilize multiple project teams in several regions to… Read More
The Challenge A private equity backed company sought to consolidate their multiple manufacturing and distribution locations into one centralized campus. They utilized TriVista’s support to provide analysis and planning for the potential footprint consolidation. Our Approach TriVista conducted site visits across the entire network Facility planning to determine site requirements and layout options Financial analysis… Read More
The Challenge A private equity firm looking to acquire a confectionary business retained TriVista to perform a Quality of Operations™ Due Diligence assessment, as well as a Food Safety Due Diligence workstream. Our Approach Conducted a site visit at U.S. headquarters Assessed effectiveness of food safety / regulatory programs, Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP), and… Read More
The Challenge A $100M company, backed by a middle market private equity firm, focused solely on distributing industrial spare parts from seven warehouses with over 25,000 stock keeping units (SKUs). The company retained TriVista to assist with optimizing their inventory positions across all sites. Our Approach Analyzed current state sales revenue and margin, demand variability,… Read More
The Challenge A $400M Private Equity firm looking to acquire a distributor of premium bathroom accessories retained TriVista to provide Quality of Operations® Due Diligence support. Our Approach Conducted facility visits in China and the U.S. Interviewed management teams in both countries Led a detailed review of procurement and sourcing operations Evaluated warehousing, distribution and… Read More
The Challenge A $150M medical equipment company, backed by a prominent private equity firm, recently acquired a large competitor and sought support to integrate the two businesses. TriVista was retained to provide expert consolidation/integration consulting support, advising the CEO and Board of Directors. Our Approach TriVista leveraged our extensive experience dealing with complex plant consolidation… Read More
The Challenge A middle market Private Equity firm seeking to acquire a $500M manufacturer and distributor of specialty apparel products sold into various B2B and Consumer end markets. TriVista was retained to provide Quality of Operations™ Due Diligence consulting support to qualify and quantify EBITDA and working capital improvement opportunities that existed in the business…. Read More
The Challenge A $250M fashion jewelry and accessory retailer, backed by a private equity firm, retained TriVista to provide expert supply chain consulting expertise to help them evaluate their current supply chain network. Our Approach DMAIC approach to evaluate existing supply chain and suppliers Benchmarked suppliers to industry standards and identify gaps/weaknesses in current supply… Read More
The Challenge A global, mid-market Private Equity firm seeking to acquire a five-year old start-up consumer products company that specializes in infant and toddler soft goods, retained TriVista to provide Quality of Operations™ Due Diligence with a strong focus on supply chain due diligence. The company was growing exponentially, and was on track to grow… Read More
The Challenge A $500M manufacturer of windows, doors, insulated glass products was seeking expert operations consulting expertise to assist them in transforming their production operations. The company sought to deploy Lean Six Sigma and other manufacturing best practices across 3 sites in North America. TriVista was retained to help jump start their lean journey. Our… Read More
The Challenge A private equity firm was looking to acquire an OEM supplier of bathroom accessories for residential and commercial construction and remodeling markets. TriVista was retained to provide Quality of Operations™ Due Diligence support to assess the business, and understand EBITDA and working capital improvements in the business to enhance enterprise value. Our Approach… Read More
The Challenge A private equity-backed manufacturer and supplier of automotive brake components sought to relocate several US production facilities to Mexico to combat rising labor costs and address their growing customer base in Central America. TriVista was retained to provide factory relocation and consolidation consulting expertise, helping the company conduct a detailed study to determine… Read More
The Challenge A private equity firm retained TriVista to conduct a compressive Quality of Operations™ due diligence analysis on a $300M publicly traded automotive aftermarket distribution company. Our Approach Reviewed the company’s largest distribution center for operations improvements Interviewed senior management and supply chain leaders Conducted a DC capacity review to understand future requirements Analyzed… Read More
The Challenge A $750M global manufacturer of highly specialized, aerospace parts was seeking assistant in determining a consolidation strategy for their underutilized plant in the Midwest. TriVista was retained to provide operations consulting expertise and assistance in modeling and planning the consolidation effort. Our Approach Conducted a rapid three-week assessment of the underutilized facility to… Read More
The Challenge An industry leading aircraft interiors manufacturer backed by an $8.5B global private equity firm, was looking to acquire an OEM supplier of in-cabin components and thermal insulation products. TriVista was retained as an operational consultant to conduct a Quality of Operations™ assessment with the goal of assessing the target acquisition and identifying consolidation… Read More