Hi there!

In case you haven't done that already, please reach out to the recruiter with this question. 

The more you can learn about the format of the interview and the cases you should expect, the better you can prepare. 

There are several operations cases that you can find just by searching the PrepLounge library here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases

Feel free to reach out and I can also share a few casebooks with you. 

In terms of what frameworks to use, I'd seriously recommend against learning typical frameworks. As much as possible, you should learn to structure on the spot starting from first principles. That's something I work with candidates on. Have a look at this program:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/coaching-packages-5/first_principles_structuring_masterclass

Good luck!
Cristian

Hi there, congrats on landing the interview! Many such cases can be solved by thinking in terms of the process behind M&A/operations. Here the typical components to have in mind (obviously select the relevant buckets for your case at hand):

1. Understanding the Deal:

• Objectives: Identify the primary goals of the integration or separation.
• Scope: Understand the scale and complexity of the deal.

2. Due Diligence:

• Financial Assessment: Evaluate the financial health of both entities.
• Operational Due Diligence: Assess operational strengths, weaknesses, and synergies.

3. Planning:

• Project Management: Develop a detailed project plan with milestones.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies.

4. Cultural Integration:

• Employee Engagement: Develop strategies to align and engage teams.
• Communication Plan: Establish clear communication channels and messages.

5. Technology and Systems:

• Integration of Systems: Plan for merging or integrating technology platforms.
• Data Migration: Ensure smooth transfer and integrity of data.

6. Operational Streamlining:

• Identify Synergies: Streamline redundant processes for efficiency.
• Supply Chain Integration: Assess and optimize the combined supply chain.

7. Regulatory Compliance:

• Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws.
• Permits and Licenses: Verify and transfer necessary permits and licenses.

8. Change Management:

• Training Programs: Develop training for new processes and systems.
• Leadership Development: Support and develop leaders to guide the transition.

9. Performance Measurement:

• KPIs and Metrics: Establish key performance indicators for monitoring success.
• Continuous Improvement: Plan for ongoing refinements and improvements.

Hope this helps to get started,

Warm regards

Freddy

Hi,

sounds like the focus topics would be something like

• post-merger integration process
• carve-out planning
• operational footprint optimization
• synergy assessment (e.g. procurement, supply chain)

You can use such keywords in your search for cases. But without more information on your specific role and what info you received from the recruiters it is hard to give you a very tailored answer.

Best of luck

Do they use case interviews?

Hi!

I've got a few M&A and operations cases in my library.
Feel free to DM me and schedule a session, the first one is 50% off.

Kind regards,
Nick