Case Studies
Schulz Trade Consulting (STC) has helped clients overcome complex challenges in trade compliance, investigations, and fraud prevention.
Investigations
Conflict of Interest
Imagine spotting hidden ties in your team that are quietly draining your budget—employees secretly owning vendors and overcharging by hundreds of thousands.
That’s what happened to a domestic manufacturer, where our consulting team conducted thorough investigations to uncover conflicts totaling over $600,000 in overcharges.
We helped them address the issues, recover funds, and tighten controls. With our support, you’ll safeguard your finances, build stronger team trust, and prevent similar surprises from hitting your bottom line.
Purchasing Kickbacks
Picture uncovering shady deals in your purchasing process, where kickbacks are siphoning off money and eroding trust.
- For a Mexican retail company, we investigated allegations by reviewing audit reports, documents, and interviewing employees and vendors—revealing direct payments to staff.
- In similar cases, such as a school system, we performed fraud risk assessments (FRAs), tested transactions, and developed new policies.
- For a Mexican manufacturer, we identified control weaknesses and suggested enhancements.
- Additionally, for a healthcare firm, we assessed anti-bribery programs, pinpointed risks, and recommended improvements.
As your consultants, we’ll guide you through these steps to clean up processes, recover losses, and strengthen ethics—so you save money, avoid scandals, and run a smoother, more secure operation.
Fraud/ABC Risk Assessments
School System FRA
For a school system we conducted a FRA.
Interviewed employees, conducted transactional testing, and developed purchasing and payable policies and procedures.
Mexican Manufacturer FRA
For a Mexican manufacturer conducted a purchasing FRA.
Reviewed policies, interviewed employees, and tested and identified high risk transactions. Identified several weaknesses in internal controls and provided enhancements to policies and procedures.
Healthcare ABC Compliance
For a healthcare company, conducted an assessment of their ABC compliance program.
Conducted interviews, reviewed policies, procedures and training. Provided prioritized improvements and identified areas of risk for fraud, waste and abuse.
Expert Witness Services
International Litigation
Envision facing a complex international dispute where you need solid insights to support your position without getting bogged down in the details.
- In a civil litigation case, we stepped in as fraud examination consultants, delivering expert and rebuttal reports, plus deposition testimony to clarify the facts.
Our practical analysis helped the client navigate the challenges effectively. You’ll gain clear, data-backed support that simplifies decisions, resolves conflicts faster, and protects your interests with confidence.
Inventory Theft
Think about the shock of discovering missing inventory in a large operation, tied to internal conflicts that could cost a fortune.
- For a billion-dollar publicly traded manufacturer, we investigated allegations of theft and conflict issues, then provided an expert report with overcharge calculations in a wrongful termination matter.
Our hands-on approach as consultants uncovered the truths and supported fair resolutions. You’ll benefit from proactive detection that minimizes losses, reinforces inventory controls, and keeps your business resilient against internal threats.
Fraud by Borrower
Imagine dealing with a borrower’s deceit that’s putting your investments at risk, needing quick facts to limit the damage.
- On behalf of a special servicer, our consulting team investigated the fraud, calculated losses, and reviewed depositions and insurance details to build a clear picture. This helped them pursue recovery and strengthen safeguards.
With us by your side, you’ll uncover hidden fraud early, recover what’s owed, and fortify your financial protections for greater security and peace of mind.
Due Diligence
& Background Checks
Healthcare Distributor Audit
Picture needing an impartial check on a key partner to ensure everything’s above board in your global network.
For a healthcare company, we conducted a thorough third-party audit of one of their international distributors, reviewing operations and compliance to spot any gaps.
As consultants, our objective insights helped them address issues and maintain strong partnerships. You’ll enjoy the assurance of transparent evaluations that reduce risks, enhance trust with distributors, and keep your supply chain running smoothly and compliantly.
M&A Due Diligence
We have conducted numerous global due diligence investigations related to Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Venture partnerships and high-risk third parties.