We grow business with much more than financial investments. SSH Investments team of in-house functional and strategic leaders and our eco-system of partners work closely with our investment teams to identify growth opportunities: pricing, product development, e-commerce, IT and procurement.
Our deep and dedicated team of strategic and functional experts as well as our embedded resources, provide real skill transfer to drive rapid operational improvements. We improve purchasing and supply-chains, manufacturing efficiencies, business analytics, pricing and margin enhancement, operating costs, and inventory and working capital optimization. These highly differentiated resources underscores our commitment to be added-value partners.
Our portfolio companies benefit from our wide network of strategic industry contacts, active lending institutions, consultants, recruiters, and management talent. These sources provide market and product expertise, multinational distribution capabilities, access to new customers, and valuable investment and commercial banking capabilities.
We generally invest in companies with strong and proven management teams. Additionally, we may recruit and augment management to support the growth of a company. We utilize our significant industry contacts. In addition, we take an active role in ensuring that the appropriate incentives are in place for the management team.
We believe that long-term value can be created through a variety of strategic initiatives, including brand building, new product development, strategic alliances, entry into new channels and marketing, including specific digital capabilities. We partner with each management team to implement clear strategic and operating plans in order to foster future growth.