A crucial component
We believe it is critical that the supply side of a business is given the same detailed focus as the demand side.
Our ability to provide both commercial and operational support provides significant additional value for our clients.
Full market coverage
We offer expertise across all categories, temperature regimes, processes and geographies through both in-house knowledge and a large network of global associates.
Our capability spans both operational & supply chain strategy, and M&A support.
Strategy capability throughout the value chain
We offer a range of services throughout the value chain including:
- Capacity assessment & expansion
- Cost-out opportunity identification
- Capital investment project support
- Supply chain redesign
- Organisation redesign support & change management
- Manufacturing footprint strategy
- S&OP redesign
- Working capital improvement
- Make or buy decision
Support during a transaction process
Our ability to provide both commercial & operational due diligence on the sell-side or buy-side, maximises accuracy & efficiency whilst minimising demands on management.
Within a transactional setting, we offer the following services:
- Current and future-state capacity assessment
- Assessment of compliance & hygiene factors
- Cost-out opportunity identification
- Forward plan assessment
- Synergy evaluation
- Working capital & capital investment assessment
- Supplier analysis
- ESG evaluation
Focus on environmental sustainability
Environmental factors - emission reduction, water & land usage, and biodiversity - are growing in prominence for businesses, investors and consumers across the total supply chain. The food & beverage industry has a critical role to play.
Food Strategy Associates have deep understanding of these areas and the pervasive impact of altering the upstream processes & supply chain can have further down the value chain.
Led by a seasoned expert
Our operations expert, Nigel Devine, has 30+ years experience in the food industry in various operational leadership roles in blue-chip businesses.
He has carried out 50+ operations projects for Food Strategy Associates. He has led 20+ operational due diligence mandates, 50+ capital investment feasibility studies, and delivered 15+ new site projects.