Lean isn’t just a methodology, it’s a mindset. And at Value Driven Solutions, we help aerospace and defense companies adopt this mindset to drive lasting change. Whether you’re looking to improve efficiency, reduce waste, or enhance the quality of your products, our Lean experts are ready to partner with you on your journey toward excellence.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be transformative for businesses, creating opportunities for growth, diversification, and innovation. However, achieving success requires a thorough and disciplined approach to due diligence. At Value Driven Solutions, we specialize in partnering with private equity firms to navigate the complexities of M&A with precision and confidence. Here are the three critical steps we emphasize in delivering exceptional results.
Value Driven Solutions stands out for its deep industry expertise, customized solutions, interim expert capabilities, and focus on delivering measurable, value-driven outcomes. It combines the best practices of operational excellence (like those offered by Simpler and TBM) with the financial and strategic insights needed to excel in private equity environments, distinguishing it from broader firms like Korn Ferry and Spencer Stuart.
Private equity (PE) firms are increasingly targeting the manufacturing sector. This surge in interest signals a transformative period for an industry long considered the backbone of economic growth.
Over the past 20 years, companies have executed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) worth more than $56 trillion. Along the way, they’ve honed their strategies and processes, turning M&A into a core driver of growth. The data is clear: frequent acquirers now deliver a 130% advantage in shareholder returns over companies that avoid M&A, a dramatic increase from the 57% advantage observed between 2000 and 2010.
No longer just gatekeepers of the budget, today’s CFOs are tasked with accelerating growth, shaping the cost curve, managing cash and capital, and taking charge of strategic direction. The CFO of the modern era is better described as the Chief Value Driver, a leader who is instrumental in steering enterprise-wide value creation.
VDS leverages lean manufacturing techniques to enhance efficiency and quality in food and beverage production. By eliminating waste in all forms and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, VDS helps clients streamline operations, from raw material handling to finished product delivery.
In the fast-evolving aerospace industry, achieving and sustaining operational excellence is a critical challenge that requires deep expertise, strategic foresight, and tailored solutions.
In the rigorous and evolving landscape of medical device manufacturing, achieving operational excellence is crucial. The demands for high-quality, compliant,
Whether preparing for supply chain disruptions, adopting sustainable manufacturing practices, or tackling workforce challenges, the report equips leaders with the tools needed to make informed, forward-thinking decisions.
