Mert Erkan | Driving Private Equity Value through Supply Chain Optimization
Jan 07, 2026•25 min•Ep. 171
Episode description
Is your business missing out on millions by overlooking supply chain efficiency? What if unlocking massive value in M&A deals was easier than you think?
In this episode, Mert Erkan, Vice President of Efficio Consulting, joins Patrick Stroth to reveal how procurement and supply chain transformations drive game-changing results for both private equity and strategic acquirers on a global scale.
You’ll discover…
- The surprising percentage of EBITDA growth hiding in procurement synergies
- How “clean room” analysis can set post-merger integration up for instant success
- Why even high-tech companies are underinvesting in their supply chain teams—and what to do about it
- The Formula 1 approach to leveraging AI and digital tools in procurement
- What resilience and agility really mean for modern supply chain networks—and why it matters more than ever
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