WE'RE 15/16 GROUP

Delivering Results-Driven Solutions for Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing

Who We Partner With...

CPG Brands

F&B Manufacturers

Private Equity

OUR SERVICES

Solutions We Provide

Contract Manufacturing Management

Support the process of identifying and evaluating potential manufacturing partners to ensure they meet quality, capacity, and operational standards. Facilitate the seamless onboarding of selected partners, ensuring alignment with your business goals and operational requirements for long-term success.

Acquisition Support

Support Private Equity firms by conducting comprehensive operational due diligence during the pre-close phase and collaborating with the management team post-close to accelerate the realization of investment value.

Optimize Supply Chain Operations

Implementing a world-class supply chain strategy involves optimizing supplier relationships, leveraging technology for efficiency, streamlining internal processes, enhancing demand forecasting, and reducing inventory and transportation costs to lower COGS while maintaining high customer satisfaction and scalability.

Manufacturing Lean Process Simplification

Design and implement optimized lean manufacturing processes that systematically eliminate waste, improve workflow efficiency, and maximize output, ultimately driving cost savings, increased productivity, and enhanced quality across all stages of production.

Import & Export Logistics and Compliance

Provide logistics and customs management for organizations, both based in the US and abroad, ensuring regulatory compliance, streamlined import/export processes, and efficient transactions. This includes navigating complex customs requirements, optimizing supply chain logistics, and mitigating risks.

Dynamic Leadership for your Organization

Expertly stepping into roles such as COO, VP of Operations, VP of Supply Chain, Director of Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing Manager, and more, delivering immediate impact through strategic vision, and transformative leadership to drive growth, optimize performance, and navigate complex challenges.

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

Nathan Corn

President - FlexPro Meals

Growing a company from 3m to 25m+ in 2 years is an exciting conversation to have but what most don't know is that it can be an operational disaster that could be detrimental to your brand reputation and overall company. The expectations of your leaders, how you plan production, how you think about inventory, it all needs to transform within weeks. The 15/16 Group played a vital role in taking us to the next level. If you want to take your company to the next level, you don't want just another executive from a large corporation. The 15/16 Group has taken consumer goods companies through the transformational process of going from small to large time and time again. That's why we hired them and our ROI on that investment is nothing short of amazing.

Veronica Fil

CEO - Grounded Foods

The 15/16 team has provided us with ongoing support and guidance while helping us to scale our operations. Their straightforward, no BS approach is refreshing and I highly recommend them to anyone starting out in the natural CPG space

Kara Landau

Founder and Head Dietitian of Uplift Foods and GUT FEELING

15/16 Group was by far the most reliable, industry-experienced, and willing to-roll-their-sleeves-up agency I had the pleasure of bringing into my company to help build the backbone of a fast-growing challenging early state CPG company with four distinct product lines and manufacturing requirements. There are many agencies that either offer you high level experience but do not actually want to lean in and do the actual execution, or there are those that are hungry and eager but do not have the necessary experience to understand the requirements to set up the operations and supply chain to be well positioned for expansion; The team at 15/16 group are a unique mix that truly felt like an extension to my team, and did not treat my company or me like a client, but rather behaved like a true member of the founding team. If you want to know you are in safe hands, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend 15/16 group to those in the CPG space seeking to work with truly good people.

Ben Cohn

Co-founder - Rind Snacks

It’s rare to find a partner with as much integrity, technical skill, and honesty as Sergio and his team. He didn’t always tell me what I wanted to hear, but he told me what I needed to hear and did it in a way that led to solutions that made our business stronger. Building a business in CPG is incredibly challenging and you can’t do it without great partners - Sergio and the team at 15/16 were just that during a critical time in our Company’s growth.

Brad M.

COO of OWYN

"15/16 & I collaborated on several manufacturing & regulatory tasks in support of the commercialization of a line of aseptic beverages & protein powders. I relied on 15/16 to quickly execute several critical product certifications, including Non-GMO Project, OU Kosher, Vegan.org & GFCO (Gluten-Free Cert. Org.). With 15/16 help, we vetted several powder contract manufacturers, executed an RFP & onboarded the winner under a tight timeline. His manufacturing & quality expertise added tangible value to the process. 15/16 brings solid functional expertise & a passion for the work to his clients & I'd welcome the opportunity to work with him again."

Ted T.

Founder of Keto and Co.

"Working with Sergio and his team was fantastic, he helped us think through the longterm implications of key decisions to make sure we were building an operational footprint that we're going to be happy with not just now but when we are 10, 20, and 30 times our current size. Instrumental in taking our operations to the next level, and a pleasure to work with."

Joe L.

VP of Manufacturing of King's Hawaiian

“Excellent results, the right way” is the phrase that comes to mind when I reflect back on my time working with Sergio. He is an analytical thinker who quickly assessed the performance, strengths and opportunities within his teams and then decisively implemented the necessary organization changes, tools, techniques that dramatically improved the plant’s operation. Sergio’s leadership was always steady, straightforward, and compassionate. His passion and enthusiasm are always present and infectious. People follow him for the right reasons – a rare leadership trait in many organizations"

Kobi R.

CEO/Founder, Pleese Cheese

"Pleese Foods is really lucky to have worked with the 15/16 Group. Sergio helped us secure a co-packer and save over half a million dollars in setting up our own production facility. The team is very knowledgeable and extremely reliable. The 15/16 Group aren't just consultants, they are an integral part of the team. If you want an experienced and professional team to take your company from concept to reality, then you need to work with Sergio and 15/16 Group."

Dyanna S.

CEO of Minna

"Sergio and Rob are knowledgeable and well networked, which is crucial to successful scaling in CPG. They helped Minna build relationships with copackers across the country and establish processes that have kept us organized and able to keep up with our own growth. We'll work with them again in our next phases."