Quantum Strategic Advisors | Newton, MA

INTEGRATION / STABILIZATION

We have completed 50+ engagements and advised on $12B+ of deal value and $225M+ of EBITDA improvements.

Industrial Manufacturing Plant Consolidation

For an add on acquisition of a PE owned Industrial manufacturer, Quantum completed the consolidation of 2 manufacturing plants, on time, on budget, and delivered the full synergy case identified in diligence. Quantum led the PMO for the consolidation and worked closely with both plant teams to lead multiple workstreams on SKU consolidations, plant capacity planning, workforce scaling and RIFs, production and supply chain transitions,  equipment moves, facility closure, etc. Commenting on the Quantum work, the COO of the company thanked Quantum for a “flawless execution”.   Quantum continues to be engaged at the client on further opportunities.

Micro Electronics Add on Integration and Plant Closure

For a global microelectronics / semiconductor services company, Quantum led an add-on integration.  The major workstream was footprint consolidation – the closure of 1 US manufacturing plant and moving production and operations to 2 other US based plants.  The move involved 4 services, 1 of which was completely new to the acquirer and with a significant need for knowledge transfer. Quantum developed a detailed work plan that  included value stream mapping, equipment needs assessment, customer qualifications plan, training and knowledge transfer plan, production coordination, testing and ramp up, hiring/HR considerations etc.  Quantum led the PMO to integrate both manufacturing and back office.  Work was completed to excellent client satisfaction, despite having to work through Covid-related restrictions.

Chemicals Roll Up and Operations Stabilization

For a mid-market PE owned chemicals company, Quantum led a 12 month engagement to integrate 6 acquisitions and also to stabilize operations at the consolidated central bottling/packaging plant. Quantum set up a PMO structure, built functional integration plans for each of the acquired companies and managed the integration.  The scope included raw material procurement savings, closing down of 2 facilities and opening a new central bottling facility with expanded capacity, increased cross-selling, insourcing, and ERP extension to all locations.  The team achieved the savings targets and all integration milestones. Following the integration, Quantum led a 6-month engagement to stabilize operations at the central bottling plant.  Quantum consultant acted as the interim plant manager, hired key staff, staffed a second shift, set up KPIs and daily reporting.  Reduced back orders by 80% when order volumes increased by 275%.  All of this was achieved while maintaining disease free continuous operations during the Covid outbreak.

Chemicals Add On Integration Lead

For a mid-market PE owned Chemical / Polymer company, Quantum led a 12 month engagement to integrate the add on acquisition of a similar sized competitor.  Quantum set  up the PMO, developed detailed work plans and managed workstreams for manufacturing consolidation / plant closure, plant expansion, sourcing, warehouse relocation, organization integration, and commercial and R&D integration.  Quantum also provided input to implementation of a new ERP.

Oil Services Merger Integration

For an upstream oil services company buying and integrating a competitor’s North American business, led the diligence and rapid merger integration. Completed integration in 6 weeks; enabled the large field work force to transition seamlessly to new processes, billing and reporting, leveraging best practices from both companies.