By the Numbers

Sustainable Results, Not Short-Term Fixes

We understand that time is critical when buying and selling companies. Our process typically spans 15-20 months, focusing on identifying a clear strategic path that we implement alongside our clients. Only through dedication, hard work, and immersive collaboration can we deliver repeatable results across your portfolio.

Mutually Advantageous Relationships

Building enduring partnerships with private equity clients begins with uncovering cost savings in manufacturing and distribution. Our track record in these areas is unmatched, and when private equity firms see success, they quickly recognize the broader value of our services across their businesses.

Passion for the Private Equity Sector

KGM’s expertise lies in Supply Chain & Procurement, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing Efficiency, and Sales & Marketing. When combined with decades of experience understanding the unique needs of private equity firms, our Private Equity practice becomes a specialized offering that few firms can rival. Perhaps that’s why nearly half of the world’s leading private equity companies have invited us to collaborate and address their most pressing challenges.

These are the relationships we cherish most, as the potential for savings and growth across multiple holdings amplifies opportunities. At KGM, our ultimate measure of success is client satisfaction, and we’ve brought smiles to our private equity partners for over 40 years. Our proven process speaks for itself – put us to the test. Don’t just take our word for it; hear what some of our clients have to say.

Corporate Enterprise – Global Industrial Conglomerates

In today’s dynamic economic environment, adaptability is essential – a challenge that can be particularly daunting for large corporations, where even minor adjustments to processes and operations require substantial effort. Achieving ambitious timelines often involves restructuring teams, investing in technology, and recruiting or upskilling talent to drive change effectively.

KGM collaborates closely with clients to design and implement solutions tailored to their specific business needs. While every organization and its challenges are unique, the outcomes remain consistent: meaningful cost savings that pave the way for sustainable success.

Manufacturing

Every organization thrives and evolves based on its core strengths. At KGM, our roots lie in advanced technical manufacturing. Drawing from over 45 years of hands-on experience, we navigate challenges like rising production expenses and shifting consumer expectations to deliver guaranteed savings alongside enhanced operational efficiency.

Regardless of complexity, our manufacturing initiatives focus on boosting productivity—going beyond conventional Lean methodologies. Our strategy employs targeted measures that address specific operational areas within our clients' facilities to maximize overall throughput. The ultimate goal is to empower clients to concentrate on their primary mission: managing their businesses and meeting customer needs.

Some of the manufacturers we've worked with include:

Distribution

As markets evolve and technology becomes increasingly vital for maintaining efficiency, distribution companies must anticipate industry trends to remain competitive. This begins by aligning resources and operations with market demand. We collaborate with clients to leverage real-time inventory data, enabling agile sales and procurement strategies. This approach not only cuts costs but also boosts revenue, delivering significant improvements to the bottom line.

Our expertise in Transportation & Logistics provides us with valuable insights into the challenges, needs, and goals of modern distributors. Additionally, our broad experience across various industries equips us with practical solutions that distinguish both us and our clients in the marketplace.

Our Distribution clients include:

Consumer Products

Securing global suppliers for critical components is a cornerstone of our services for consumer product companies. We deliver dependable, high-quality, and cost-effective sources for strategically vital goods, empowering our clients to gain a competitive edge in their markets.

As consumer preferences evolve and profit margins narrow, introducing high-quality products to the international market at competitive rates becomes increasingly challenging. However, by forging optimal supplier partnerships worldwide, navigating regional regulations, and extracting actionable insights from vast datasets, we transform this challenge into a significant advantage for our clients.

Our Consumer Products clients include:

Aerospace & Defense

KGM offers extensive and specialized expertise to address the most intricate challenges faced by the Aerospace & Defense sector. With ongoing budget constraints and increasing global competition, our proven cost-saving methodologies provide companies in this industry with the adaptability required to succeed amidst uncertainty.

We are adept at navigating fragmented data, product intricacies, and complex global supply chains—all while maintaining strict security standards. By excelling in these critical business areas, our clients can effectively manage inevitable shifts in engineering, funding, and supply chain dynamics.

Our Aerospace & Defense clients include:

Government Services

KGM Strategy’s extensive expertise in both public and private sectors enables us to design tailored solutions that address the unique requirements of government entities. We collaborate with clients to lower operational expenses while enhancing customer service levels, which is essential for profitability in an environment dominated by “best value” and LPTA contracts.

Through hands-on guidance and comprehensive training during implementation, our government clients can streamline their operations effectively, even when services are fragmented across various departments or divisions.

Our Government Services clients include:

Health Care

As the health care sector grapples with escalating expenses and evolving external dynamics, operational efficiency has become critical for success. Changing regulatory mandates, rapid technological progress, an ever-growing demand for data (and its security), and heightened attention to patient satisfaction are just a few of the significant challenges facing this vital industry. The rise of consumer-driven health care has transformed the landscape, and KGM is prepared to assist.

KGM recognizes that cost reduction and value maximization are central to addressing these challenges. That’s why our approach to serving health care clients begins with consolidating fragmented purchasing practices and optimizing operations. We guide our clients in focusing on the strategies and actions that deliver the greatest financial impact, enabling them to gain and maintain a competitive edge.

Our Health Care clients include:

Energy Sector

Much like our clients who navigate and compete for limited resources within their organizations, companies in the energy sector face a variety of industry-specific challenges. The dynamic nature of global politics introduces its own set of obstacles and uncertainties. Additionally, environmental regulations, the rise of alternative energy sources, and shifting public attitudes present hurdles that the energy sector must address effectively.

KGM collaborates with energy sector clients to identify dependable strategies that help them overcome these obstacles. Our solutions deliver immediate benefits while fostering long-term expertise and practices that prepare them for success amid market fluctuations.

Construction & Mining Equipment

Rapid change, global collaboration and intense competition throughout the supply chain are major factors driving the Construction & Mining Equipment industry. Outdated systems and siloing continue to limit access to real-time customer data, and qualified talent in heavy equipment manufacturing is elusive. The challenges of meeting unique customer needs in various global markets makes product development daunting and costly. However, historically high spending on infrastructure around the world presents the industry with unprecedented opportunity. KGM helps companies seize it.

We leverage massive amounts of data from disparate sources and convert it to actionable information. By coordinating all aspects of operations, we deliver the speed and repeatability necessary to help our clients overcome these challenges and grow market share.

Vehicles & Mobility

In a sector that constantly adapts to meet regulatory requirements while delivering advanced technology to customers, a collaboration that provides cost savings, exceptional negotiation expertise, and accelerated workforce skill development can be a game-changer for companies in the vehicles and mobility space.

Extracting actionable insights from vast amounts of data is a challenge across industries. However, unique factors in the vehicles and mobility sector—such as changes to purchasing processes, evolving fuel efficiency standards, and the rise of autonomous driving technologies—pose significant hurdles. We view these challenges as opportunities and work closely with our clients to achieve the most economical outcomes.

Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals

A dynamic environment characterized by emerging markets, evolving regulations, and a growing elderly population continues to shape the life sciences and pharmaceuticals sector. The industry is also experiencing a surge in research activities, necessitating significant investments in cutting-edge technologies and advanced analytical tools to manage the influx of data. Identifying strategic investment areas and striking the right balance between outsourcing and internal development is vital for sustainable growth.

KGM equips its clients with tailored strategies to achieve cost efficiencies, which enhance profitability and enable them to focus on innovation through research and development, data-driven insights, market penetration, and other forward-looking opportunities.

Finance & Insurance Solutions

Institutions in the finance and insurance sectors face intricate, industry-specific demands that make achieving operational efficiencies an ongoing priority – and that’s only the beginning. Evolving regulations are introducing uncertainty, while advancements in technology and AI are driving costs down. Additionally, new market players are intensifying competition and transforming services into commodities.

KGM is here to help. With deep expertise in the financial services and insurance industries, we specialize in addressing these challenges directly to minimize risks and deliver measurable, positive outcomes.

Travel & Hospitality

Cost-saving measures alone cannot guarantee success in the travel and hospitality sector, where customer satisfaction and loyalty are paramount. To thrive, companies must strategically invest in innovative technologies, attract and retain skilled professionals, cater to consumers' increasing focus on health and wellness, and meticulously manage their brand reputation in an era dominated by social media.

KGM collaborates with clients in the travel and hospitality industry to pinpoint specific organizational requirements. We work closely with our clients on-site, leveraging our expertise to deliver measurable results through cost efficiency and business expansion, while ensuring each client is well-positioned for sustained growth and success.