What We Deliver
More Than Consultants.
Embedded Operators.
Operational Excellence. Strategic Discipline. Sustainable Growth.
MPH is a specialized advisory and execution firm focused on construction equipment rental and asset-intensive operations. We help leaders simplify complexity, execute with discipline, and deliver measurable results.
How We Help
Practical Support That Improves Rental Performance
MPH delivers operator-led advisory and execution support for construction equipment rental businesses and the partners around them. Our engagements are modular, outcome-focused, and built around the levers that move performance: utilization, rate realization, fleet ROI, maintenance uptime, SG&A discipline, and operating cadence.
Start with a 100-day plan for fast clarity, then scale into deeper execution as needed.
Our Core Values
Values That Shape the Work
Our values are part of our DNA. They drive our commitment to empowering businesses and shape every decision we make together with knowledge, integrity, and strategic excellence.
100-Day Plan
(Design + Early Execution)
A focused engagement that turns goals into priorities, KPIs, and an execution roadmap tied to the levers that move performance.
What We Deliver:
- Clear priorities tied to utilization, pricing, fleet ROI, maintenance, and SG&A
- KPI baseline and reporting cadence
- Quick-win identification and risk flags
- A practical plan your team can execute
Operational Excellence Programs (6-18 months)
Structured improvement programs designed to expand EBITDA, reduce execution risk, and build scalable operating discipline.
What We Deliver:
- Branch and regional performance management
- Fleet utilization, age, and ROI optimization
- Pricing discipline and rate realization
- Maintenance cost controls and uptime improvement
- SG&A benchmarking and right-sizing
- KPI dashboards and operating cadence
Leadership and Operating Cadence Support
For owners, executives, and sponsors who want consistent operating rhythm and clear visibility into performance.
What We Deliver:
- Monthly/quarterly operating review preparation
- KPI cadence aligned to leadership needs
- Budgeting and rolling forecast support
- Clear performance narratives and accountability
Integration, Standardization and Roll-Up Support
Hands-on integration leadership for platforms and multi-location organizations focused on speed, discipline, and value preservation.
What We Deliver:
- Pre-close planning and Day 1 readiness
- Integration management office (IMO) leadership
- Standardization of operating processes and KPIs
- Fleet strategy alignment and redeployment decisions
- Pricing governance and synergy tracking
Exit Readiness and Transaction Support
Focused pre-transaction support that strengthens diligence readiness and the sustainability narrative.
What We Deliver:
- QoE operational support
- Buyer diligence preparation
- Operational narratives for the data room
- EBITDA bridge and sustainability defense
- Management presentation coaching
Interim/Embedded Leadership
When execution needs a leader, MPH can step in as interim COO, VP Operations, or integration lead on-site, remote, or hybrid.
What We Deliver:
- Cross-functional execution leadership across operations, fleet, maintenance, and commercial discipline
- 30/60/90-day execution plan tied to performance levers
- Weekly operating cadence
- Standardized reporting and performance visibility
Our Plan
Our Business Consulting Engagement Process
Step 1:
Align
We align on what success looks like for performance targets, constraints, timing, and who owns what.
Step 2:
Baseline
We establish a clear baseline across the levers that matter (utilization, rate realization, fleet ROI, uptime, SG&A, cadence) and surface the biggest gaps.
Step 3:
Prioritize
We translate findings into a practical plan: priorities, owners, KPIs, and a 30/60/90-day execution roadmap.
Step 4:
Execute
We work alongside your team to implement changes, remove blockers, and build operating rhythm that holds.
Step 5:
Sustain
We lock in repeatable reviews, reporting, and handoffs so improvements stick through growth, integration, or transaction prep.
Business Consulting Services FAQs
Q: What is included in a 100‑Day Plan for equipment rental operations?
A: Equipment rental consulting helps rental businesses improve performance by strengthening utilization, pricing discipline, maintenance uptime, fleet ROI, SG&A control, and operating cadence then implementing changes with accountability.
Q: What is an operational excellence program for equipment rental?
A: It’s a structured improvement program (often 6–18 months) that standardizes branch performance management, strengthens pricing and fleet governance, improves uptime, and builds scalable operating discipline.
Q: What’s the difference between a 100‑Day Plan and an operational excellence program?
A: A 100‑Day Plan creates fast clarity and early execution. An operational excellence program is longer-term (often 6–18 months) and focuses on sustained implementation, standardization, and EBITDA expansion.
Q: Is MPH sponsor-friendly for PE-backed platforms?
A: Yes. MPH supports sponsor-ready reporting, clear KPI narratives, and disciplined execution tied to the deal thesis and value creation plan.
Q: What KPIs matter most in equipment rental performance?
A: The most common KPIs include utilization, rate realization, downtime/uplift, maintenance cost, fleet ROI, SG&A discipline, and branch-level performance cadence.
Q: Do you offer interim operations leadership?
A: Yes. MPH can step in as interim COO/VP Ops/integration lead (on-site, remote, or hybrid) when execution needs a dedicated operator.
Q: Do you provide integration support for rental roll-ups?
A: Yes. Integration support often includes Day 1 readiness, IMO leadership, KPI/process standardization, fleet and pricing governance alignment, and synergy tracking.
Q: How do you improve pricing discipline in equipment rental?
A: Pricing discipline improves through rate governance, discount controls, exception visibility, sales/ops alignment, and consistent reporting that ties actions to rate realization outcomes.
Q: Can MPH act as interim operations leadership?
A: Yes. MPH can step in as interim COO, VP Operations, or integration lead when execution needs a dedicated operator to drive cadence and accountability.
Q: Do you help with exit readiness and diligence?
A: Yes. MPH supports diligence prep, QoE operational support, EBITDA bridge and sustainability defense, operational narratives for the data room, and management presentation coaching
Q: Can MPH support integrations and roll-ups?
A: Yes. MPH provides pre-close planning, Day 1 readiness, IMO leadership, KPI/process standardization, fleet and pricing governance alignment, and synergy tracking.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Start with the 100-day plan. It creates clarity fast and sets the cadence for measurable improvement.