Looking for the best? Here we are!

Looking for the best? Here we are!For the third time in a row, EAC International Consulting has been awarded as one of the „Best Management Consultants“ by the renowned brand eins business magazine. This year we receive the award for our outstanding consulting in the area of Mergers & Acquisitions.Together with the statistics portal Statista, brand eins interviewed companies and competitors in order to select the best management consultants in Germany. EAC International Consulting was once again selected for a top position. What our clients appreciate about us and what the competition acknowledges are our tailor-made solutions in the field …

Experts Interview: Chinese New Year supply chain disruption – What to expect?

Experts interview with Uwe Haizmann: Chinese New Year supply chain disruption – What to expect?Chinese New Year is just ahead. This year’s planning around the festival could be challenging due to uncertainties in production supply and possible disruptions.Our expert Uwe Haizmann was interviewed by Sin To from SAP’s „Future of Commerce“ think tank. It was about the vulnerability of global supply chains for Chinese New Year. In addition, the article also includes tips that can help global companies overcome Chinese holiday supply chain challenges.Link to ArticleLatestMärz 15, 2023Your Partner on the Ground: EAC’s China Interim Management SolutionsFebruar 23, 2023How “Energy …

EAC Partner Daniel Berger on the Climate 21 Podcast

EAC Partner Daniel Berger on the Climate 21 PodcastThe climate news about China seems to be consistently contradictory. On the one hand, we hear how China is responsible for high levels of emissions, while on the other we hear how China is leaping ahead in its deployments of renewables. Where does the truth lie? In order to discuss the topics, Daniel Berger, Partner at EAC International Consulting based in Shanghai, was invited on the Climate 21 Podcast by SAP’s Tom Raftery. Listen to the episode directly either by using the integrated player below or by visiting the Podcast’s website. You can …

Marcel Pawlicek joins EAC as Senior Advisor

Marcel Pawlicek joins EAC as Senior AdvisorFormer Burckhardt Compression CEO to focus on Swiss marketEAC is fortunate to have won Mr. Marcel Pawlicek as Senior Advisor, supporting business development and client engagement in Switzerland. Mr. Pawlicek had served as CEO of Burckhardt Compression for 11 years, retiring from the position in 2022. Mr. Pawlicek is a Board Member at several companies and a highly appreciated participant in the Swiss business community. Swiss companies have traditionally been one of EAC’s key client groups. With the support from Mr. Pawlicek, EAC will further increase its market exposure to promote its wide range …

The Importance and Change of Photonics Fairs in China

The Importance and Change of Photonics Fairs in ChinaFor a publication by Messe Munich and SPECTARIS (the German industry association for the high-tech medium-sized business sector) on the Chinese photonics market, Daniel Berger, Partner EAC in Shanghai, was interviewed on the importance of trade fairs.SPECTARIS: China is one of the leading markets for German photonic manufacturers. However, most companies – SMEs and MNCs alike – have found it extremely difficult to successfully penetrate the Chinese market due to its sheer size and unique characteristics. Do you believe that participating in local industry trade fairs – as exhibitor and visitor –is …

EAC Shanghai back in the office as epidemic situation stabilizes

EAC Shanghai back to the office as epidemic situation stabilizesAfter two months of work from home due to the COVID-19 situation in Shanghai, our local consultants are all back in the office from this week onwards. After trial runs by smaller groups over the last two weeks, the situation has now been deemed stable office to have the entire team back at once.In the morning, all employees were greeted with a Welcome Package, including sanitizer and other prevention materials, as well as small cupcakes. During the lockdown, EAC had already supplied its employees with vital food packages twice.LatestMärz 10, 2023Looking …

Astotec China – Production Capacity Expansion in China

Astotec China – production capacity expansionEAC International Consulting is proud to have supported ASTOTEC with the screening of initially several countries across Asia and then over 80 development parks inside China for production capacity expansion, considering commercial, technical, trade and local resource conditions. EAC’s scope included on-site analysis of all short-listed development parks on feasibility for ASTOTEC’s needs, labor force availability, negotiation of investment conditions and incentives, supplier search and screening, and steering of all relevant third parties, among others. We are pleased to have successfully accompanied this project during the past months and wish ASTOTEC a successful realization and …

EAC Food Supply for our Shanghai Team

EAC Food Supply for our Shanghai TeamAs Shanghai continues its lockdown, supply chain and delivery issues make it hard for residents isolated at home to replenish their food supplies.Luckily, our local EAC office was able to procure two special deliveries of vegetables and meat for all of our employees, so that they can provide for themselves and their families.LatestMärz 10, 2023Looking for the best? Here we are!Januar 13, 2023Experts Interview: Chinese New Year supply chain disruption – What to expect?Juli 7, 2022EAC Partner Daniel Berger on the Climate 21 PodcastJuni 29, 2022Marcel Pawlicek joins EAC as Senior Advisor

The new wave of localization – why foreign companies build a ’second home‘ in China

The new wave of localization – why many foreign companies build a ’second home‘ in ChinaPushed by demand from the EU and US, China recorded its biggest trade surplus to date. And almost all major corporations – from DuPont and Airbus to Tesla and Lego – have meanwhile set up innovation or R&D centers in China. Marco Beba, Managing Consultant at EAC Shanghai, explains why it is increasingly important for foreign companies to buid a ‘second home’ in China. In his article for the Spring 2022 issue of „German Chamber Ticker” Marco Beba analyses the major reasons why foreign firms …

Emergency Aid for Ukraine

Emergency Aid for Ukraine EAC International Consulting and its entire team stand in solidarity with the citizens of Ukraine in this difficult time.    Anna Ahlborn, EAC Partner since many years, grew up in Ukraine and immediately built a supply chain to help with the provision of living space and immediate support in Germany as well as locally with emergency medical care for people in the Ukraine. EAC as a Group donates direct financial aids via Anna.   Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, EAC terminates all business relations in Russia with immediate effect.LatestMärz 10, 2023Looking for the best? Here …

China Review 2021 – a Recap of Key Market Developments

China Review 2021 – a Recap of Key Market DevelopmentsAfter the eventful 2020, who would have expected 2021 to bring even greater changes? This was certainly the case for China, where we have witnessed a flood of new (geo-)political, regulatory and economic developments over the last months. This year truly marked the arrival of a “new normal” at last. Since an all-encompassing summary is impossible and most likely soon outdated anyway, let us just briefly state our take on the chasm that business in China is currently facing: dynamic growth for most of our clients and a remaining high strategic …