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Inventory Analysis Identified $115M of Working Capital Improvement and a $22M Reduction of Inventory

$1B revenue business that manufacturers and supplies replacement parts for the automotive aftermarket. The Challenge A large manufacturer of car parts required significant working capital for acquisition growth and requested support to identify and develop a future inventory model to reduce working capital as well as identify root-cause drivers of current excess inventory. Our Approach… Read More

Lean Diagnostic Assessment and Implementation Delivers $1M+ EBITDA Savings and 20% Increased Employee Output

A $58M private equity-backed manufacturer and distributor of surimi-based seafood products. The Challenge After acquiring a manufacturer and distributor of seafood products, a private equity firm wanted to identify labor productivity improvements at a west coast facility. As a secondary priority, the firm wanted to identify other barriers to growth. Through the initial assessment, we… Read More

Cybersecurity Assessment and Remediation Removes Malicious Files and Reduces IT Risk

According to Cybersecurity Ventures, more than 50% of cyberattacks are committed against small-to-mid-sized businesses. The Challenge During the due diligence process, a private equity firm discovered the target – a leader in the design and manufacture of packaging products and equipment for consumer and industrial applications – lacked cybersecurity insurance which was a requirement for… Read More

Technology Rapid Assessment Identified Opportunity to Reduce Cost and Create a Platform for Optimized Acquisition Integration

The Challenge TriVista was engaged by a private equity firm to conduct a Quality of Operationsâ„¢ (QOOâ„¢) due diligence and technology rapid assessment on a leading automotive performance aftermarket company with revenues of $325M. The target company operates with 5 primary distribution centers throughout North America and 1 small manufacturing facility servicing customers in vehicle… Read More

Post-Merger Integration for Provider of Sales Channel Incentive Programs That Help Brands Increase Sales and Build Customer Loyalty

THE CHALLENGE TriVista was engaged to assist with Day-1 planning and post-close development of combined company operating model including integration plans. Acquired company was based in Asia which offered both complimentary and supplementary products and services. OUR APPROACH TriVista supported the Integration in 2 phases: Phase 1: Pre-Close/Day 1 Integration strategy and approach, project structure… Read More

Value Creation Plan Identifies Potential Annual EBITDA Savings of ~15%

The Challenge A private equity backed, leading service provider who installs and repairs home / business security products retained TriVista to provide a Quality of Operationsâ„¢ due diligence relating to the possible beach-head, add-on acquisition with multiple locations for its platform business. Our Approach Through a site visit of the target company, management calls, and… Read More

TriVista Identifies $17.9M of Annual Savings, Improving Cost Per Case by 18.6%

The Challenge The client – a $4B leading American grocery store operator, with 200+ stores – had a current distribution network consisting of several distribution centers across the region. Due to the relatively condensed network, there were many overlapping shipments and duplications of inventory. The client’s leadership believed there was significant opportunity to optimize both… Read More

Global Sourcing Strategy Provides Cost Savings of $1.5M

The Challenge A private equity backed, global provider of mission critical hardware and plumbing components approached TriVista for assistance in creating a global sourcing strategy to combat recent increases in supply costs of Chinese goods, due largely to imposed tariffs, increased labor expenses, and tighter environmental regulations. The increased costs were passed on to customers… Read More