Lean Implementation – Industrial Equipment

TriVista led efforts to drive process improvement, expand capacity and reduce inventory at a leading industrial equipment manufacturer. The Challenge TriVista’s client was a private equity owned $65 million manufacturer of industrial equipment.  The company was trying to explore ways to increase capacity without adding additional roofline – max capacity was reached at their existing facility… Read More

Lean Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry

Orchestrating Process Improvement in an Automotive Component Factory Company Confidential is a privately held $100 million manufacturer of specialty advanced technology heat exchange devices for the automotive, truck, and mobile equipment market. Company Confidential serves both commercial and military markets, with market segments ranging from general passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, heavy equipment, personnel transport,… Read More

Manufacturing Optimization and Lean Implementation

Leveraging TriVista’s Lean Six Sigma expertise, the client was able to generate $2 million in EBITDA and reduce working capital by $6 million. The Challenge A $65 million consumer audio electronics manufacturer specializing in high end luxury audio components was facing decreasing sales and declining margins. Although their products are sold through the largest electronics… Read More

Operational Diagnostic – Food Manufacturer Achieves $500K in Annual Savings

Leveraging TriVista’s Lean & Process Improvement Expertise, the client was able to generate $500,000 dollars in savings. The Challenge The largest provider of fresh deli solutions, TriVista’s client makes fresh salsa, dips, and hummus for consumers sold through major retail chains. Their product can be seen on grocery store aisles across the country and they… Read More

Supply Chain and Inventory Improvement

TriVista dramatically improved customer service by implementing a robust Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) Process that decreased stock-outs by 50% without additional inventory. The Challenge TriVista’s client was facing increasing backorders and rapidly declining customer satisfaction. Our team was tasked with developing an improved supplier and inventory management system which would eliminate stock outs… Read More

Operational Diagnostic and Lean Six Sigma Recommendations Project Cash Savings and Increased On Time Deliveries

Leveraging TriVista’s Lean Six Sigma and operations experience, the client was able to increase On-time deliveries, decrease outsourcing, and stabilize production scheduling at its facility in China. The Challenge A $25 million, privately owned, U.S.-based cosmetics packaging manufacturer was facing production management issues at one of its manufacturing facilities in China.  While aggressive marketing and successful product… Read More

TriVista Identified Risk and Value Creation Opportunities in a Cross-Border Deal

The Challenge A $700 Million Private Equity fund was interested in acquiring a $100 Million industrial components manufacturer with a presence in the U.S. and China.  Given their limited experience in cross-border deals, the firm retained TriVista to conduct a detailed Operational Due Diligence in both countries. The Approach TriVista mobilized project teams in China… Read More

Global Supply Chain Assessment Generates $11M in EBITDA Savings

STRENGTHENING THE SUPPLIER BASE, STREAMLINING LOGISTICS NETWORK, AND EMPOWERING THE LEADERSHIP TEAM The Challenge A $400M in sales revenue, multi-division industrial products manufacturer was experiencing major issues in its Asia and China supply chain. Poor On-Time-Delivery and high logistics costs were forcing the company to absorb substantial price increases, while struggling with poor quality shipments…. Read More

Jewelry Retailer Gains Competitive Advantage via Supply Chain Improvements

A fashion jewelry leader aligns their supply chain to keep up with rapid sales growth. TriVista’s Diagnostic Process uncovered $10M in EBITDA savings and identified $12M in cash flow improvements. The Challenge A private equity backed retailer of women’s fashion jewelry and accessories was on track to double sales to $1B over the next 3… Read More