Operational diligence · Capacity analysis
Making operating opportunity visible before a deal
Manufacturing and distribution
Operational due diligence
Context and business problem
A private-equity firm was evaluating a multi-plant manufacturer and distributor. Identify operating improvement opportunities in the target’s distribution and production system to inform the buyer’s assessment.
Dan’s role and work
Dan conducted operational due diligence. He identified opportunities involving distribution-center design, machining-center layout and production sequencing, connecting physical flow and operating choices to potential value.
Reported result
Approximately $5 million in potential value was identified. This was an opportunity assessment, not a report of savings realized after acquisition.
Where this experience is relevant
For a buyer who needs to understand where an operating thesis has substance and what would have to change to capture the opportunity.
Reading the result accurately
The career record does not establish whether the acquisition closed, the opportunities were implemented, or the value was realized.
Source: Dan’s professional career record. Exact engagement dates are not specified. This case does not imply a current independent-practice client, a client endorsement or a guaranteed result for another engagement.
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