Opportunities in the Construction Equipment Market in IndiaThe construction industry in India is one of the sectors which has been resilient to COVID impact, maintaining a steady growth despite a decline in the construction activity due to lockdowns with some key industry drivers. With the influx of projects in infrastructure construction, the construction equipment industry is expected to grow at 4% in the period during 2019-26 with the equipment sales expected to reach 122 thsd units.In addition, India is poised to become one of the key export hubs on account of reforms in the emission and safety standards for equipment …
14. Fünfjahresplan China – eine Einordnung
Die neuen Leitlinien von Chinas 14. Fünfjahresplan – eine Einschätzung von EAC Partner Daniel BergerLängst ist das Fünfjahresprogramm in China nicht mehr nur eine „sozialistische Wirtschaftsplanung“, sondern eine Leitlinie, die Ziele setzt und Anreize koordiniert. Daniel Berger, Partner bei EAC International Consulting in Shanghai, hat das neue Programm für „China Insight“ analysiert.Das 14. Fünfjahresprogramm für den Zeitraum 2021 bis 2025 wurde im März verabschiedet. Darüber hinaus wurde parallel die sogenannte „Vision 2035“ veröffentlicht – eine langfristige Blaupause für Chinas wirtschaftlichen Aufstieg. Zwei Leitgedanken ziehen sich durch das gesamte Dokument: Schärfung der strategischen Ausrichtung in Zeiten globaler Unsicherheiten. Das Programm fokusiert …
Supply Chain Sustainability in Asia
Is a changing Regulatory Landscape affecting Supply Chain Sustainability in Asia? On June 11, 2021, the German Parliament passed the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. With this law, the German government aims for greater protection of people and the environment in the global economy. As outlined by the federal government, German companies will face a range of obligations. German companies especially need to address these requirements in their overseas activities. Having a risk management system to detect human rights or environmental law infringements is one key element. Further key questions for your company might be: Do we have full transparency …
Supply Chain Sustainability in China
Welche Auswirklungen haben veränderte regulatorische Anforderungen auf die Nachhaltigkeit der Supply Chain in Asien? Am 11. Juni 2021 hat der Deutsche Bundestag das Gesetz zur Sorgfaltspflicht in der Lieferkette verabschiedet. Mit diesem Gesetz strebt die Bundesregierung einen stärkeren Schutz von Mensch und Umwelt in der globalen Wirtschaft an. Damit kommen auf deutsche Unternehmen eine Reihe von Pflichten zu.Deutsche Unternehmen müssen sich insbesondere bei ihren Auslandsaktivitäten mit diesen Anforderungen auseinandersetzen. Ein Risikomanagementsystem zur Aufdeckung von Menschenrechts- oder Umweltrechtsverstößen ist ein wichtiger Baustein. Weitere Schlüsselfragen für Unternehmen könnten sein: – Haben wir volle Transparenz über unsere Lieferanten, die unter das Supply Chain …
Digital Value Creation in the B&C Industry
Digital Value Creation in the Building & Construction IndustryWhen companies transform their business model in our digitally driven society, this impacts the entire organization – from customer acquisition and customer life-time value (CLV) management to the continuous development and marketing of new products and services. Individualized customer centricity plays a central role in digitization processes.We support companies in the B&C industry in providing an integrated link between the real and virtual worlds. This results in an optimized data and knowledge base to gain a good understanding of the multi-layered ecosystem around direct and indirect customers and their decision criteria. EAC …
Digitale Wertschöpfung in der Bauindustrie
Wertschöpfung durch Digitalisierung in der BauindustrieWenn Unternehmen in unserer digital getriebenen Gesellschaft ihr Geschäftsmodell transformieren, wirkt sich das auf die gesamte Organisation aus – von der Kundenakquise über das Customer Life-Time Value (CLV)-Management bis hin zur kontinuierlichen Entwicklung und Vermarktung neuer Produkte und Dienstleistungen. Eine individualisierte Kundenzentrierung spielt im Rahmen von Digitalisierungsprozessen eine zentrale Rolle.Wir unterstützen Unternehmen in der Baubranche (B&C Industrie), eine integrierte Verbindung zwischen realer und virtueller Welt sowie eine durchgängige Vernetzung von Menschen und Dingen bereitzustellen. Hieraus resultiert eine optimierte Daten- und Wissensbasis, um ein gutes Verständnis des vielschichtigen Ökosystems rund um die direkten und indirekten Kunden …
A new Green Wave? – Sustainability in China
Sustainability in ChinaHow is China performing in terms of sustainability? When it comes to sustainability or ESG (environment, social, governance) standards,China is lagging behind other countries In selected indices of Earth.Org and Yale, China is ranked 136th and 120th respectively. Furthermore, Chinese companies receive a lower sustainability rating than enterprises in developed or even other emerging economies (FTSE4good index). However China has recently announced ambitious environmental sustainability targets. The country wants to peak its CO2 emissions until 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2060. This year’s 14th Five-Year Plan includes specific targets on the reduction of CO2 and energy intensity …
How to win in China`s E-Commerce Market
How to win in China´s E-Commerce Market? Opportunity Assessment and holistic Online StrategyChina’s e-commerce landscape is highly innovative and dynamic – but fast changing business models bear risks that need to be addressed. EAC offers an innovative opportunity assessment and holistic online strategies for consumer goods companies in China’s dynamic B2C e-commerce landscape.EAC can help you to boost your China e-commerce operations by supporting you with platform prioritization, trade partner selection, organizational build-up, activation strategy, as well as implementation. Find relevant information regarding distributors, trade partners, self-operation and cooperation models as well as relevant marketing activities in our new e-Commerce …
Second Home Market Strategy China
Second Home Market China – is your organization empowered for future growth opportunities?The Chinese market is the major revenue driver for many enterprises. The more exposure foreign firms have in China, the more they understand that this dynamic country requires a unique strategy and market approach. For China to truly become a “second home”, MNCs need to build an organization that is supported by the headquarters and involved in global processes, while at the same time also being agile and empowered enough for quick decision-making and local execution. In order to get clarity on strategy and transformation needs, EAC developed …
Digital Empowerment in Supply Chain Management
Digital Empowerment in Supply Chain ManagementOn April 29th 2021, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas R. Voegele, Senior Advisor and former Partner at EAC International Consulting hold a web-talk on “Digital Empowerment in Supply Chain Management” in the Best Practice Solutions Series at Hochschule Esslingen. The participants were the students of the MBA “International Industrial Management”, mainly from Asia and Eastern Europe, as well as selected MBA alumni. Digitalization in SCM results in a change of interaction into a new decade towards SCM 5.0 with the key aspects real-time Data Analytics, Automation, Agile Operations and Artificial Intelligence with technologies such as Cyber Tracking, …
Digitalisierung im Supply Chain Management
Digitalisierung im Supply Chain ManagementAm 29. April 2021 hielt Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas R. Voegele, Senior Advisor und ehemaliger Partner bei EAC International Consulting, einen Web-Talk zum Thema „Digital Empowerment in Supply Chain Management“ im Rahmen der Best Practice Solutions Series an der Hochschule Esslingen. Teilnehmer waren die Studenten des MBA „International Industrial Management“, hauptsächlich aus Asien und Osteuropa, sowie ausgewählte MBA-Alumni.Digitalisierung im SCM bedeutet vor allem einen Wechsel der Interaktion in eine neue Dekade hin zu SCM 5.0 mit den Schlüsselaspekten Real-time Data Analytics, Automation, Agile Operations und Artificial Intelligence mit Technologien wie Cyber Tracking, Sensoren, Blockchains und Digital Twins. …
C-Level Dialogue – Set the course now
C-Level Dialogue – set the course now for your Asia BusinessThe Asia-Pacific region will become increasingly important by 2030. The RCEP trade agreement between will contribute to this as will China’s structural course-setting under the 14th Five-Year Plan. The government initiatives launched in India to strengthen localization and innovation also offer attractive market opportunities for German companies. Geopolitical shifts between the USA, China, India and the EU accompany the growing requirements for European companies to be able to operate successfully on a sustainable basis in these global growth markets. Does this also apply to you? Because this is exactly where …