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Operational Excellence in Private Equity Value Creation

Maximize enterprise value, accelerate growth, and deliver faster returns in portfolio companies by leveraging AI, automation, and modern technology.

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Turn operational challenges into opportunities

GGS provides a structured approach to help private equity firms solve operational issues in portfolio companies and create maximum value within the holding period.

Move away from legacy processes

01

Spreadsheets, email chains, and ad-hoc workflows don’t scale post-acquisition as growth accelerates. Replace outdated systems with automated, scalable solutions.

Integrate critical data

02

Fragmented systems scatter critical data across departments. Connect them into a single source of truth that gives executives real-time clarity and control.

Eliminate manual, mundane work

03

Manual processes don’t scale. Automate routine workflows, freeing teams from low-value tasks so they can focus on strategy and innovation.

From firefighting to scaling

04

Cultural inertia and stretched IT teams hinder growth. Partner with automation experts to break the cycle, so leaders can focus on scaling value.

Automation = Value Creation

Treating automation and software as a cost overlooks their hidden opportunity. Technology is a strategic lever for creating value in portfolio companies.

Months median ROI payback
<6
Hours saved each year via technology
1M+
Faster operational cycles
91%

Operational efficiency and cost reduction at Brintons Agnella

Building a scalable foundation for growth—proving how operational excellence translates into measurable value creation

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Manufacturing Execution System implementation. Unified 12 production processes, increased labor efficiency by 35%.

Processes optimized35
Productivity gain20%
Annual savings$500K

Key Achievements:

  • 50+ processes identified, 35+ optimized and automated
  • $500K annual licensing cost savings just from single improvement
  • 20% direct labor reduction (510 → 415 employees)
  • Transition to a paperless factory with improved operational efficiency

Actions Taken:

  • Implemented a Production Management System integrated with ERP
  • Connected workers, machines, and production tracking digitally
  • Reduced indirect labor costs through system integration
  • Enabled data-driven performance tracking for employees and supervisors

Driving responsibility and accountability across the organization The solution was a key element in measuring productivity, driving cultural shift, and boosting performance:

  • Reduced administrative errors
  • Improved product quality
  • Standardized documentation across the factory floor

The new 100-day playbook for Private Equity value creation

The first 100 days after an acquisition set the tone for the entire holding period. GGS helps PE firms strategically turn this window into a structured roadmap for operational excellence—identifying automation opportunities with the highest ROI and building a clear plan to streamline workflows, consolidate data, and automate reporting.

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Automations in action

As a strategic partner to private equity firms, GGS takes full accountability for returns from automation and operational enhancements in portfolio companies. We are tech-agnostic and always select the stack and solutions that maximize value during the holding period.

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Sales

  • Custom CRM to boost sales
  • Automated customer journeys to increase conversions
  • Customer onboarding to speed up time-to-revenue
  • Self-service apps to cut support costs

COGS

  • Production management systems to reduce planning time
  • Labor efficiency tools that increase output
  • Supply chain automation to minimize disruptions

SG&A

  • Compensation systems to streamline HR
  • Automated POs & logistics to lower costs
  • Compliance automation to reduce risk
  • Vendor onboarding for faster delivery cycles

Finance

  • DSO reduction to accelerate cash flow
  • Automated invoicing for faster collections
  • Reporting automation for real-time insight

M&A

  • IT integration to unlock synergies
  • ERP connection to standardize operations
  • Automation scans to uncover hidden value

Check our webinar for Operating Partners and Investment teams

See in practice how automation can drive enterprise value Online session for operating partners and investment teams

26.11.2025

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Case studies

GGS IT has supported 50+ companies worldwide. We’ve partnered with portfolio companies backed by leading private equity firms, such as Argand Partners, Triton, One Rock CP, and many more, delivering measurable enterprise value across core operations.

Enterprise-wide process automation. 40+ processes automated, 95% cycle time reduction.

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Finance and customer service automation. 8,000 hours saved annually, 86% reduction in process cycle time.

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Manufacturing Execution System implementation. Unified 12 production processes, increased labor efficiency by 35%.

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Sales and Logistics transformation. 90% reduction in order processing time, 50% cost savings.

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Words from our clients

The breadth of knowledge and understanding that GGS has within it allows us to leverage that expertise to make superior deliverables for our employees and customers.
Michael Miloszewski
Managing Director, Brintons Agnella
We've got to know them as a very professional, proactive, and trusted partner who always delivers on their promise.
Juan Brea Piket
Head of Reward&Global Mobility, E.ON
We went from 1 bot to 40+ automations across 6 markets. Amazing results!
Przemysław Fernówka
IT Manager, Flokk
GGS team is efficient and reliable, always ready to offer support, and we can recommend them as a business partner.
Michał Gulewicz
IT Manager, Saint-Gobain
I am confident about the services of GGS IT Consulting team and I can surely recommend the services.
Jari Collan
Head of sales compensation and sales agents, LähiTapiola

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