RISK MANAGEMENT Today’s economic volatility is compelling managers to seriously assess their aggregate exposures to a variety of possible events. Best-in-class businesses do not just minimize risk, they manage it by consciously balancing the optimal risk-return trade-offs. New sophisticated insurance and joint-venture arrangements enable firms to selectively own only those risks for which they are…
CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING AND TURNAROUND McCombie Group works side-by-side with senior executives to balance competing priorities in a dynamic restructuring environment, including closely managing liquidity, scanning for unforeseen risks & opportunities, and communicating with key constituents. With a true sense of urgency and a bias toward action, we focus on quick decisions and sustainable progress. We…
PURCHASING McCombie Group optimizes the purchasing process so that clients realize both immediate savings and long-term cost reductions. Based on extensive negotiation training at Harvard Law School, we can also work with clients to imbed the purchasing mindset across an organization.
SUPPLY CHAIN We help clients improve efficiency and sustain their competitive advantage by developing strategies that improve supply chain performance. Today’s businesses need proven solutions that can be rapidly deployed and quickly implemented. Our best practices increase reliability and decrease cycle times, ultimately lowering costs while improving customer service.
PRICING Pricing is often an underdeveloped skill but a powerful tool to quickly boost profitability. Typically a 1 percent improvement in pricing can lead to a 14 percent improvement in operating profit. McCombie Group uses state-of-the-art analytical models to help clients understand the market and competitive dynamics that affect pricing decisions.
