CATEGORIES: Case Study, Improved Efficiencies, Private Equity, Productivity / Throughput, Sales
Services for Private Equity Firms
About the Client
Private Equity firms do an excellent job analyzing potential investments and current portfolio companies. However, most do not possess the “Shop Floor” operations expertise required to evaluate problems and determine the savings and efficiency improvements available at a potential investment or current holding. In the increasingly competitive world of Private Equity – with more bidders chasing transactions every day – DB&A can add significant value during due diligence or post-closing.
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