Case Study: a publicly-traded audio and technology consumer products company nearly doubles EBITDA with Maine Pointe

a publicly-traded audio and technology consumer products company nearly doubles EBITDA with Maine Pointe

The customer, a publicly-traded audio and technology consumer products company, was being acquired by a private equity firm. The challenge was to identify and realize substantial incremental value from its sophisticated but stagnant supply chain, which faced threats from declining cash flow, product delays, and outdated logistics. Vendor Maine Pointe was brought in early for operational due diligence and later to help implement changes.

Maine Pointe implemented a new product development and introduction approach alongside procurement and logistics best practices. This included executing complex RFx programs, migrating to Tier 1 manufacturing partners, and implementing new vendor management processes. The results included procurement savings of 19%, logistics savings of 15%, a greatly accelerated speed-to-market, and dramatically improved working capital. Maine Pointe's efforts helped the company almost double its EBITDA and realize a 6:1 return on investment.