Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn My son turned 2 years old in June 2010. By most standards, barely a 2 year old isn’t ready to be potty trained. I beg to differ. The other day, after breakfast, I placed him on the toilet, hoping so badly he would [...]
Corporate Renewal, Turnaround Strategy
Turnaround strategy enables senior managers of underperforming companies to understand the critical causes of poor results, in order to stem losses and restore growth. A well-crafted turnaround strategy leads the organization to quickly achieve its full potential. Typically, this involves removing costs, restructuring finances and redefining strategic objectives. Turnarounds often call for building a stronger management team, making acquisitions implementing operational improvement, often including Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma or devising an exit strategy.
Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn This article shows a case study of how Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. (KKR) was able to create value at Sealy, the world’s largest manufacturer of mattresses and bedding products (not Luxury Mattress), through the implementation of Lean Thinking in the enterprise. One [...]
Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn This article shows a case study of how Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. (KKR) was able to create value at Biomet, Inc., one of their portfolio companies through the implementation of Lean Thinking in the enterprise. KKR acquired Biomet, Inc. in 2007 1. [...]
Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn This article shows a case study of how Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. (KKR) was able to create value in one of their portfolio companies through the implementation of Lean Thinking in the enterprise. In 2005, Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. (KKR) acquired [...]
Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Many might argue against my claim, but I firmly believe that Private Equity and Leveraged Buyouts add value to the world economy. More and more, acquisitions by Private Equity firms are focused on creating long-term value, rather than financial engineering. That is very [...]
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