We place interim COOs, supply chain executives, logistics leads, and project-based consultants with expertise in Lean, Kaizen, and cost reduction.
OPS & SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFORMATION
Operational Execution That Drives Private Equity Performance.
Interim and project leaders who stabilize, optimize, and transform operations across the entire operation and deal lifecycle.
What We Do
ETONIEN’s Operations Practice delivers interim and project-based execution across the supply chain, procurement, distribution and technology functions of middle market businesses.
We deploy execution-ready operators who understand the pace and complexity of private equity. Our teams lead post-close stabilization, carve-out stand-ups, and strategic operational redesign – ensuring every move aligns with the sponsor’s investment thesis.
From Day One integration through long-term scalability, we help companies build infrastructure that supports EBITDA expansion and operational excellence.
Core Capabilities
Interim CEO, COO, CPO, CTO, CIO and Operations Leadership
Executives and leaders who can sit in the seat and lead from the inside – delivering strategy and execution in real time.
Procurement & Sourcing Optimization
Reducing cost of goods, indirect spend and supplier risk through contract leverage and vendor rationalization.
Supply Chain Redesign & Network Optimization
Identifying and implementing value creation strategies that increase margin, improve throughput & asset utilization, improves inventory visibility and customer fulfillment.
3PL & Logistics Transformation
Stabilizing and scaling distribution during carve-outs, consolidations, and exits.
ERP, WMS, and Technology Implementation
Driving planning, selection, and execution of core operational systems.
PRACTICE LEADER
Shane Malenfant
Shane is an operations transformation expert and a Certified Lean Master Black Belt. He brings experience leading post-close stabilization, logistics transformation, and procurement performance initiatives for private equity–backed businesses.
Shane’s Full BioConnect with Shane
“The depth and breadth of our consulting network sets ETONIEN Operations Transformation group apart.”
Who We Support
Client Coverage • Talent Alignment • Client Delivery
Private Equity Firms
We partner with sponsors to drive operational execution that protects timelines and accelerates value.
Key Scenarios:
- Operational due diligence
- Carve-out execution and supply chain transition
- Procurement savings and EBITDA impact
- Exit prep and opex rationalization
Portfolio Companies
We embed with teams to lead mission-critical execution across procurement, fulfillment, and operations strategy.
Representative Work:
- Interim leadership
- Margin improvement and vendor consolidation
- Distribution network redesign
- ERP/WMS implementation
- Multi-entity operational integration
When to Engage
We deliver interim and project-based operations and supply chain operators at critical moments across the full M&A lifecycle.
Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence
- Operational Assessment - QofO
- Implementation Planning (Road Map)
- Process Synergies + Cost Savings
Post-Acquisition Optimization
- Value Stream Mapping
- Distribution and Fulfillment Stabilization
- Supplier Contract Renegotiation
Growth
- Working Capital & Margin Improvement
- Technology Implementation PMO
- Margin Enhancement & Throughput Improvement
- Procurement Savings
- Operational KPI & Reporting Development
Maturity or Distress
- Network Optimization
- Operational turnaround and cost resets
- Restructuring of distribution or supplier network
Exit
- Optimizing Opex
- Operational story packaging
- Systems maturity for diligence
- Cost structure validation
Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence
- Operational Assessment - QofO
- Implementation Planning (Road Map)
- Process Synergies + Cost Savings
Post-Acquisition Optimization
- Value Stream Mapping
- Distribution and Fulfillment Stabilization
- Supplier Contract Renegotiation
Growth
- Working Capital & Margin Improvement
- Technology Implementation PMO
- Margin Enhancement & Throughput Improvement
- Procurement Savings
- Operational KPI & Reporting Development
Maturity or Distress
- Network Optimization
- Operational turnaround and cost resets
- Restructuring of distribution or supplier network
Exit
- Optimizing Opex
- Operational story packaging
- Systems maturity for diligence
- Cost structure validation
Pre-Acquisition Diligence
- Operational assessments and diligence
- Supply chain readiness
- Implementation planning
Post-Close Execution
- Interim placement
- Process mapping & streamlining
- Distribution, manufacturing and fulfillment stabilization
- Technology Roadmapping and Implementation
- Supplier contract renegotiation
Growth Phase
- Margin enhancement and throughput improvement
- Procurement savings
- Revenue acceleration & go to market strategizing
- Operational KPI and reporting development
Maturity or Distress
- Operational turnaround and cost resets
- Restructuring of distribution, manufacturing or supplier network
Exit Preparation
- Operational story packaging
- Systems maturity for diligence
- Cost structure validation
Operations & Supply Chain Q&A
Operational discipline is the engine of value creation.
Private equity sponsors and portfolio company operators turn to ETONIEN for urgent, measurable improvements in supply chain, procurement, and distribution performance. In this section, we answer the questions they ask about driving operational efficiency, managing complexity, and executing change without losing momentum.
Can you support facility-level or back-office operations?
Yes. Our operations consultants have experience across manufacturing, logistics, procurement, inventory, and order-to-cash processes.
Leverage Our Cross-Functional Team
Finance, HR, and operations intersect at every stage of the deal lifecycle, and our cross-functional platform ensures no execution gap goes unaddressed. Explore our other practice areas: