UNITED STATES OF AMERICA —Grant Thornton Advisors LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MCA Connect, a consulting and technology firm specializing in operational modernization for manufacturing and distribution companies. MCA Connect, a three-time Microsoft Global Supply Chain Partner of the Year, will operate as a distinct unit under the Grant Thornton US umbrella.
The acquisition comes as 62% of manufacturers deploy AI in operations, yet only 7% have tested incident-response plans for AI failures, as per Grant Thornton’s own research. This capability gap creates risk exposure for enterprises pursuing digital transformation.
The deal deepens Grant Thornton’s presence in the manufacturing and distribution verticals, where margin pressure and supply chain disruptions remain acute. It follows recent acquisitions of Auxis and Stax, signaling a deliberate build-out of end-to-end transformation services.
Clients gain access to integrated strategy, technology, and risk advisory under one practice. For investors and competitors, the consolidation trend among advisory firms raises barriers to entry for smaller niche players, particularly in AI-governed systems.
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC is a U.S. professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory solutions, with a focus on private and public middle-market organizations.
