PROPRIETARY FRAMEWORK
VICE
ANALYSISTM
“We help you get a grip on profitable growth.”
Our VICE Model delivers an in-depth analysis of four critical areas of your business — uncovering hidden inefficiencies and revealing the clearest path to sustainable, profitable growth.
WHAT IS VICE ANALYSIS™
A complete diagnostic for every lever of your business.
Most businesses have inefficiencies hiding in plain sight. The VICE Analysis™ gives you a structured, data-informed view of where growth is leaking — and exactly what to do about it.
25+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
4
CORE PILLARS
100+
BUSINESSES ANALYZED
90
DAY PLAN
THE FOUR PILLARS
Every dimension of growth, covered.
Each pillar of the VICE Analysis™ targets a specific layer of your operation — together, they form a complete picture.
VENDOR ANALYSIS
Comprehensive vendor analysis including repeat expenses, supplies, contract terms, and cost patterns across all supplier relationships
Purchase history analysis including order size, order frequency, per-order expense, and purchasing trends to identify leverage and inefficiency
Accounts payable snapshot to understand financial obligations, payment timing, and supplier concentration risk
INVENTORY ANALYSIS
Comprehensive inventory analysis including value mix, slow-moving items, obsolete items, substitutes, backups, raw materials vs. sale items
Warehouse methods, storage systems, and space optimization review to reduce carrying costs and improve fulfillment speed
Product or service pricing analysis including margin evaluation and market competitiveness to ensure profitable positioning
CUSTOMER ANALYSIS
Comprehensive customer base analysis including repeat customers, lost customers, and new customers to understand retention and churn
Market analysis including competitors and potential strategic partners to sharpen positioning and identify white-space opportunities
Marketing performance review including customer acquisition cost to determine the ROI of each channel and campaign
EMPLOYEE ANALYSIS
Comprehensive staffing and operational process analysis to evaluate how work gets done, where friction exists, and what can be streamlined
Systems review of all tools and platforms currently used across the organization to identify gaps, redundancies, and automation opportunities
Labor cost analysis including a direct comparison between in-house and outsourced options to optimize cost, quality, and flexibility
HOW IT WORKS
From analysis to action — in three steps.
01
Discovery & Data Collection
We begin with a structured intake process — gathering financial records, operational data, and leadership insights across all four VICE pillars.
02
Analysis & Benchmarking
Our team runs a deep diagnostic across vendors, inventory, customers, and employees — identifying inefficiencies, risks, and untapped growth levers.
03
Recommendations & Roadmap
You receive a clear, prioritized action plan with specific recommendations tied to measurable outcomes — so you know exactly what to do next.
GET STARTED
Understand Where Your Growth Is Being Lost
The VICE Analysis™ uncovers the hidden inefficiencies and missed opportunities sitting inside your business right now — so you can scale with confidence.