Manufacturing & Industrial Sector Experience
Our experience in various manufacturing and industrial-related fields, either as consultants, entrepreneurs, or employees in the industry, includes the following:
Parcel Delivery Equipment
Prepared a business plan and investor presentation for eShip-4u, an Israel-based developer of parcel delivery equipment. eShip’s Automatic Delivery Machine (ADM) network is a groundbreaking solution for managing the parcel delivery supply chain in the last mile, translating into increased efficiency and profits for global shipping vendors and greater convenience for their residential customers. eShip was acquired by Siemens.
Satellite Communications Equipment
Created and executed business plan to diversify an aerospace company that provided satellite Earth stations, resulting in expansion of global sales. The plan included sales/marketing strategy, financial analysis, technical roadmap, and strategic partners needed to improve sales and profitability. Grew the business 44% in one year to $44M and launched a new product that generated $5M in sales in its 2nd year.
Underground Leak Detection Equipment
Wrote a business plan, including financial forecasts, for a complex startup created to develop, manufacture, and market a leak detection and monitoring system for underground petroleum tanks. Negotiated with investors, including a state program which provided grants for technology development and a corporate partner which invested in the venture and provided a national distribution network.
Data Storage Devices
Prepared a business plan and financial projection for a provider of data storage products and services. The company serves segments such as iSCSI, Storage Area Network (SAN), Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Direct Access Storage (DAS) and Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID). Their services include installation, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and data migration.
Bitcoin ATM Manufacturing
Created system design and software for a bitcoin ATM that releases local currency in exchange for bitcoin at spot market prices. Created business plan, financial model and the manufacturing plans for assembly in China to delivery and deployment in Eastern Europe. The company is well positioned to participate in the creation of a joint Russian-Chinese consumer payment network.
Air Cargo Container Manufacturer
Developed the business plan, financial forecast, and pitch deck for Airtek Plastics, a manufacturer of high-strength, low-cost air cargo containers. The plan was selected as Business Plan of the Month by the Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA). With the CEO, presented the plan at the LAVA meeting to VC groups and angel investors.
Computer Manufacturing
Created a business plan for a computer manufacturing and hardware/software company providing low-cost computers to communities that cannot afford conventional computer brands.
Aviation Electronics
Provided strategic planning facilitation and ongoing executive coaching to the management team of Alto Aviation, the leading provider of audio entertainment systems for private aircraft.
Aerospace
Served as General Manager and Business Development Director for a firm providing engineering services. Led key DoD effort for advanced satellite threat simulation system.
Rail & Shipping Infrastructure
Developed a restructuring strategy and business plans for divestment of non-core operations for CFM, the Mozambique national railway and ports company.
Pay Telephone Manufacturer
Developed the business plan and financial forecast for Universal Pay Phones, which owned and operated a chain of pay telephones throughout southern California and Nevada.
Metal Conduit Fabricator
Developed a financial model and executive summary for an Arizona-based metal fabricator that services electrical distributors and contractors in the Southwest.
Textile Industry Information Services
Developed the business plan, financial forecast, and investor presentation for a B2B startup focused on becoming the “trusted source” in the textile industry. The company provided innovative services including a physical swatch escrow and certified textile analyses.
Electronics Manufacturer
Facilitated the development of a strategic plan and coached the business owners through the implementation of the plan. Cayenne also developed an investor presentation used to solicit private investors and is currently coaching the management through a period of rapid growth.
Automated Teller Machines
Created business plan and financial model for NRS Financial Systems, whose automated financial system performs several financial services, including check cashing, deposits, withdrawals, and overseas transfers, and also dispenses money orders and stamps.
Semiconductors
Prepared long-range forecasts for the semiconductor industry and its demand for silicon wafers. These forecasts were the basis for long-range investments in new manufacturing facilities by MEMC, then the world’s largest manufacturer of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry.
Agribusiness
Planned and managed all financial aspects of the divestiture of two business units of Monsanto Corporation. Divestiture included major manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Malaysia, and a worldwide marketing effort. Final price exceeded Board approval by approximately 10%.
Hydraulic Systems
Developed a business plan for HKX, the leading provider of hydraulic system kits for the installation and use of attachments on excavators. As a follow-on project, developed a marketing plan and provided advisory services in support of the company’s mergers and acquisitions strategy.
Mining
Advised a U.S. fund manager on investment opportunities and risk mitigation strategies in the mining industry in Indonesia.
Equipment Manufacturing
Developed an Indian market expansion and acquisition strategy for a U.S. industrial equipment manufacturing company.
Cement Production
Carried out a market feasibility study and led investment development efforts for a $700 million greenfield cement project in Taiwan.
Petroleum Distribution
Conducted operational and financial due diligence of the Mongolian national oil distribution company, and prepared a restructuring plan and investment memorandum for sale of the company through open international tender.
Steel Fabricator
Developed a business plan and financial model used by a group of investors to raise more than $4,500,000 in debt and equity financing to purchase and operate a wire mill in Butler PA.
Manufacturing ERP System
Led the development of an enterprise planning and management system used by over 1,000 manufacturing firms. This system consistently delivered increased plant throughput and reduced lead times.
Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
Prepared initial financial plans for Applied Photonics Research, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty cleaning equipment, based on proprietary ozone technology, for use in the fabrication of integrated circuits.
Semiconductor Manufacturing Supplies
Wrote business and financial plans for California Quartzware Corporation, which was developing a revolutionary concept for making the quartz boats which hold integrated circuit wafers during the fabrication process.
Outdoor High-Definition Displays
Collaboratively created the company’s business plan and financial forecast. Designed the enterprise display management and content syndication software. Developed an integrated manufacturing-to-deployment plan.
IT Equipment
Created a new marketing and sales strategy in Saudi Arabia for a large U.S. vendor of IT equipment and services.
Fluid Power Components
Prepared a Southeast Asian regional marketing strategy for a large U.S. producer of fluid power components.
Note: Some items reflect experience gained prior to joining Cayenne Consulting. Cayenne does not offer services that require licensing or registration with the NASD or other authorities.
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Manufacturing & Industrial Sector Business Plan Consultants
Our team of manufacturing and industrial specialists includes the following consultants:
John Beeby
Business plan consultant in Phoenix, AZJohn has over 30 years of experience developing and executing strategies for new and growing businesses. With an engineering degree and early experience in manufacturing operations, he has a...
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Jenifer Grant, MBA
Business plan consultant in New York, NYJenifer has worked in finance, strategy, and marketing in various industries for over 15 years. In addition to third-party clients, she developed plans and implemented strategies for internal...
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Shyam Jha, MBA
Business plan consultant in Tucson, AZAs a consultant and mentor to entrepreneurs, Shyam has created business plans, financial models, and pitch decks for startups in robotics and drone transport, medical devices, consumer...
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David Kaplan, JD
Business plan consultant in Boston, MADavid has written investment-grade business plans, consulted in strategic planning, and facilitated crucial strategy decisions for operating companies since 1994. He has advised scores of scientists,...
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Jimmy Lewin
Business plan consultant in Phoenix, AZJimmy's experience includes over 40 years in international, commercial, and investment banking. He also spent nearly a decade as the principal shareholder and CEO of a rapidly growing manufacturing...
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Eric Pickens, MBA
Business plan consultant in New York, NYWith over 20 years of experience as a COO, CFO, and board member, Eric has implemented, strengthened and led the financial and operational functions for companies engaged in investment...
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