Africa Automotive Industry Attractiveness A new study of EAC’s international Automotive practice team shows the promising prospects and opportunities the African automotive ecosystem holds. As more and more OEMs and tier companies establish their value-chain in African countries, some of which also go beyond the traditional ‘hardware’, the increasing ecosystem maturity is bound to play an effective and key role in the domestic and export markets.EAC critically examined the value-add African economies would offer considering its attractive demographics and skillsets vis-à-vis cost structures mix and trade agreements. This new white paper presents relevant facts and potential implications and offers initial …
Nachhaltiger Fußabdruck bei der Herstellung in China
Nachhaltiger Fußabdruck bei der Herstellung in China China ist bestrebt, die Wertschöpfung der Industrie zu verbessern und die Ziele der CO2-Neutralität zu erreichen. Regulatorische Veränderungen und Risiken in der Lieferkette stellen enorme Herausforderungen für eine stabile Produktion dar. Daher wird die Nachhaltigkeit des Standorts zu einer wichtigen strategischen Entscheidung für produzierende Unternehmen in China.EAC hat die Standortrisikofaktoren für das produzierende Gewerbe in China analysiert. Unternehmen des verarbeitenden Gewerbes sollten einen strategischen Blick auf ihre Produktionsstandorte in China werfen, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben.Download TeaserLatest Juni 24, 2026 Why Hyper-Localization is the New Playbook for International Success in ChinaJuni 15, 2026 China …
Manufacturing Footprint Sustainability
Manufacturing Footprint Sustainability in China China is committed to improve industry value-add and reach carbon neutrality targets. Regulatory changes and supply chain risks have posted challenges to stable production. Thus, location sustainability becomes a key strategy decision for manufacturing companies in China.EAC has analyzed location risk factors for manufacturing business in China and shows how to manage location challenges and opportunities. Manufacturing companies should prepare a strategic view of their manufacturing locations in China to stay competitive. Download the Teaser:DownloadLatest Juni 24, 2026 Why Hyper-Localization is the New Playbook for International Success in ChinaJuni 15, 2026 China Cost Optimization 2026 …
Deutsche Unternehmen müssen chinesischer denken
Deutsche Unternehmen müssen chinesischer denken Lesen Sie das ausführliche Interview mit Daniel Berger in der aktuellen brand eins-Ausgabe. Unter dem Titel “Wir müssen chinesischer denken” rät der EAC-China-Experte deutschen Unternehmen, schneller und agiler zu handeln, wenn sie in China weiterhin erfolgreich sein wollen. Geschäftsmodelle müssen angepasst werden und Unternehmen müssen systemrelevanter agieren, um nicht langfristig austauschbar zu werden.Das Interview ist Teil des renommierten Branchenreports “Best Management Consultants 2021”, in dem EAC International Consulting erneut ausgezeichnet wurde – dieses Jahr in der Kategorie Mergers & Acquisitions! Das vollständige Interview in englischer Sprache finden Sie hier:DownloadLatest
German Businesses need to think in a more CHINESE way
German Businesses need to think in a more CHINESE way Read the in-depth interview with Daniel Berger published in the current brand eins issue. Under the title “We need to think more Chinese”, the EAC China expert advises German companies to act faster and more agile if they want to continue to be successful in China. Business models need to be adapted and companies need to act in a more systemically relevant way so that they avoid becoming replaceable in the long-term.The interview is part of the renowned industry report “Best Management Consultants 2021”, where EAC International Consulting has once …
MICE Industry – China Venue Capacity Extension on the Rise
MICE Industry – China Venue Capacity Extension on the Rise The MICE business will experience structural changes triggered by the global pandemic – digitalization will become a fundamental element in organizers’ strategies. International exhibition organizers must be aware that China’s venue landscape is in the process of drastic changes.Challenged by a global pandemic since the beginning of the year 2020, the global MICE industry was compelled to strategize and create contingency plans to compensate the negative impact of the industry shutdown. Nevertheless, the situation in China significantly improved in the past couple of weeks with more restrictions gradually lifted and …
China’s Innovation Push – from manufacturing base to innovation hub
China’s Innovation Push – from manufacturing base to innovation hub As the factory of the world, China has developed into a central manufacturing powerhouse in the global market. Driven by this great achievement, China now aims to move up to an innovation leader challenging Western countries.The need for innovation is strongly driven by macroeconomic factors: The economic Slowdown requires China to invest into innovation and and profit from value-added manufacturing.Urban population increased from 36% in 2000 to almost 60% in 2018, and is expected to reach 80% in 2050, which drives the need for data-driven smart cities and urban living …
Growth Opportunities for Medical Devices Companies in India and China
Growth Opportunities for Medical Devices Companies in India and China The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic left a decisive mark on all major industries across the globe. As a matter of fact, the healthcare sector has been one of the largest beneficiaries, but at the same time one of the largest sufferers from the pandemic. While turnovers of ‘beneficiaries’, providers of medical equipment required for virus treatments such as diagnostic devices and protection equipment, have soared, ‘sufferers’, offering supply such as for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, noticed sharp turnover declines in the past months.Regardless of whether beneficiary or sufferer, …
Distribution Excellence in China – key obstacles and tools to overcome them
Distribution Excellence in China – key obstacles and tools to overcome them Foreign consumer goods companies often rely on distributors to quickly gain market access in China – both offline & online. But when sales growth slows down, it can be difficult to identify the reasons.In this context, EAC International Consulting recently developed a presentation summarizing key distribution obstacles in China and tools to overcome them – ranging from high reliance on legacy distributors to lack of e-commerce experience.Download PDFLatest Juni 24, 2026 Why Hyper-Localization is the New Playbook for International Success in ChinaJuni 15, 2026 China Cost Optimization 2026 …
VDMA Symposium “Industry 4.0 – The Future Concept of Manufacturing”
VDMA Symposium “Industry 4.0 – The Future Concept of Manufacturing” EAC was knowledge partner for the VDMA Symposium on “Industry 4.0 – The Future Concept of Manufacturing” held at Gurgaon & Indore on 4th & 6th of March 2020. The event would focus on implementing Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing focusing Automotive, Auto components, Machine tools, Construction equipment and metallurgy sector.EAC, since many years a a knowledge partner of VDMA India, released a report and presentation on “Readiness for Industry 4.0”. EAC Principal Unmesh Lohite introduced the Industry 4.0 readiness check tool as well as the EAC 5 step transformation model …
EAC Webinar “China Battery Outbound Investment”
EAC Webinar “China Battery Outbound Investment” In cooperation with China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS), supervised by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of P.R. China (MIIT), EAC conducted a webinar on “China Battery Outbound Investment” on July 10th2020. Over 300 participates from battery manufacturers, battery raw material manufacturers, equipment suppliers, service providers and financial institutes participated.Besides EAC experts from CATL, TÜV SÜD and Exyte participated as speakers in the Webinar to support Chinese companies along the EV battery value chain to investing in overseas markets. Targets of the webinar have been: – How can the Chinese battery …
Webinar: “Indian Automotive Market Post Covid-19 Lockdown”
Webinar: Indian Automotive Market Post Covid-19 Lockdown In cooperation with VDMA- India EAC International Consulting conducted the online panel discussion “Indian Automotive Market Post Covid-19 Lockdown” on July 18th, 2020 with more than 500 participants.With top-class industry experts Günter Butschek (Tata Motors), Sunjay Kapur (Vice President ACMA India), Nirmal Minda (Managing Director UNO MINDA Group) and Sanjeev Saxena (President Automotive Schaeffler India), after a presentation by Vineet Martin (EAC Consulting), a panel discussion was held to evaluate which measures could be taken to counteract the current crisis in the Indian automotive industry.The most important approaches at a glance:– A joint …