BUILDING THE FUTURE IN ASEAN

BUILDING THE FUTURE IN ASEANThe ASEAN construction sector represents one of the region’s most promising investment landscapes, powered by a combined population of over 680 million and a rapidly expanding middle class. As urbanization accelerates and governments prioritize infrastructure development, foreign companies are discovering substantial opportunities across multiple construction segments. ASEAN’s construction sector demonstrates resilient growth despite global economic fluctuations. Driven by population expansion, urban migration, and ambitious government infrastructure initiatives, the region offers a diverse portfolio of potential investment targets. While skilled labour shortages and regulatory complexities present challenges, strategic planning and local partnerships can effectively mitigate these obstacles. …

Southeast Asia: Rising Pillar in Global Semiconductor Ecosystem

Southeast Asia: Rising Pillar in Global Semiconductor EcosystemThe global semiconductor landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, and Southeast Asia stands at the forefront of this evolution. As the cornerstone of modern electronic innovation, semiconductors have transcended their role as mere components to become strategic assets in the global technology ecosystem. In this dynamic environment, Southeast Asia has emerged as a pivotal force, offering a compelling proposition for businesses seeking to optimize their semiconductor manufacturing footprint.The region’s ascendance in the global semiconductor value chain is particularly noteworthy, with its export value reaching beyond $230 bln, representing approximately one-fifth of global semiconductor …

Navigating Southeast Asia’s Economic Renaissance: A Strategic Guide

Navigating Southeast Asia’s Economic Renaissance: A Strategic GuideIn an era of unprecedented economic reconfiguration, Southeast Asia emerges as a transformative landscape for global business. At the intersection of strategic innovation and regional economic potential, EAC International Consulting offers critical insights for companies seeking to tap into the extraordinary opportunities within the ASEAN region.Choosing the right location in Southeast Asia is a nuanced art that requires deep understanding of multiple critical factors. Our refined Location Index provides a sophisticated framework for businesses navigating this complex landscape. This framework goes beyond traditional market analysis, offering a comprehensive approach to strategic site selection. …

Empower Your Asian Manufacturing Decisions with intelloTRAK®

Empower Your Asian Manufacturing Decisions with intelloTRAK®At EAC, we have been at the forefront of guiding clients and foreign investors through the complexities of establishing and managing manufacturing operations in China for the past three decades. While the landscape may have shifted, the demand for strategic location selection continues to stay strong – whether you’re embarking on a new venture or considering a relocation.The arena of Asian manufacturing is changing, and so are the tools you need to succeed. We are thrilled to announce intelloTRAK®, a groundbreaking digital tool that harnesses our extensive experience to empower your location search. Curious …

Komplexität meistern: EACs Global Sourcing Chroniken

Komplexität meistern: EACs Global Sourcing ChronikenIn den letzten Jahren hat EAC mehrere Unternehmen bei globalen und regionalen strategischen Beschaffungsprojekten in verschiedenen Branchen unterstützt, darunter Industrie, Mobilität, Bauwesen, Energie und Umwelt, Chemie und Konsumgüter. Bei der Durchführung dieser Sourcing-Projekte sind wir auf einzigartige Herausforderungen und unerwartete Chancen gestoßen. In diesem Artikel möchten wir ausgewählte Beobachtungen und Erkenntnisse unserer EAC-Beschaffungsexperten zusammenfassen.Wachsende Bedeutung nachhaltiger Beschaffungspraktiken In der heutigen umweltbewussten Welt ist Nachhaltigkeit nicht mehr nur ein zweitrangiges Anliegen, sondern integraler Bestandteil einer erfolgreichen Geschäftsstrategie. Dies konnten wir feststellen, als wir ein führendes europäisches Unternehmen bei der Suche nach potenziellen Lieferanten für vier verschiedene …

Navigating Complexities: EAC’s Global Sourcing Chronicles

Navigating Complexities: EAC’s Global Sourcing ChroniclesIn recent years, EAC has supported multiple companies in global and regional strategic souring projects across various industries, including industrials, mobility, building & construction, energy and environment, chemicals, and consumer goods. While executing these sourcing projects, we have encountered unique challenges and unexpected opportunities. With this article we would like to summarize select observations and learnings of our EAC sourcing experts.Rising Importance of Sustainable Sourcing Practices In today’s environmentally conscious world, sustainability is no longer a secondary concern; it is an integral part of a successful business strategy. We observed this while assisting a leading …

Globale Herausforderungen bei der Herstellung von Windturbinen und der Lieferkette

Globale Herausforderungen bei der Herstellung von Windturbinen und der LieferketteWie kann man die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit steigern und Risiken ausgleichen? Die Windenergie ist eine der am schnellsten wachsenden Energiequellen der Welt, angetrieben durch unterstützende Gesetze in den USA, der Europäischen Union, Indien und China, doch die freien Kapazitäten sind begrenzt und werden wahrscheinlich bis 2026 verschwinden.Die Windenergie ist eine der besten Quellen, um die Schmerzen und Herausforderungen des Klimawandels zu lindern. Angesichts des steigenden weltweiten Strombedarfs, der Prognosen zufolge bis 2030 um 25 % auf ~30k TWh1) steigen wird, sind die Entwicklung und Nutzung von Windenergie und anderen erneuerbaren Energiequellen unverzichtbar und …

Global Wind Turbine Manufacturing & Supply Chain Challenges

Global Wind Turbine Manufacturing & Supply Chain ChallengesHow to boost competitiveness and balance risks? Wind energy it one of the fastest-growing energy sources in the world driven by supportive legislations in the US, the European Union, India and China yet spare capacity is limited and will likely disappear by 2026.Wind energy is one of the best source to alleviate the pain and challenges of climate change. With the increasing demand of global electricity, which is forecasted to grow by 25% and reach ~30k TWh1) by 2030, development and utilization of wind plus other renewable energy sources are indispensable and have …

“Design-to-Value” Machine Building Concept

“Design-to-Value” Machine Building ConceptGrowth in local mainstream markets is an important strategic topic for Western visionary machinery companies. Get insights from EAC’s investigation on how foreign players could develop “Fit-to-Mainstream-Segment” machines in China and Asia.Growth in Chinese MAINSTREAM market has long become a prioritized strategic approach for most Western machinery companies. Leading players believe a “Dual Business Model” can leverage existing strength in premium segment and simultaneously capture new opportunities in the local MAINSTREAM market.Download ArticleLatestApril 11, 2025The April tariff shockwave necessitates navigating the new trade landscapeMärz 27, 2025India’s Wind Sector at Scale: Infrastructure, Investment, and IndustrializationMärz 11, 2025Elevated Experiences, …

Platform Business Models – Are Investments Justified?

Platform Business Models – Are Investments Justified?Can traditional process-based firms do asset light business? Is there a possibility to get into platform model of business as a replacement or an augmentation to existing source of revenue without increasing the operating cost too much? More than 60% of the Fortune 500 companies employ platform-based business models for their operations (most of them are consumer focused software system based B2C organizations) and the trend has quickly shifted to B2B companies in the recent past who wish to be closer to their final consumers. The issue is of commercialization of the innovation model …

EAC und ConClimate – Expertendialog Nachhaltigkeit

EAC und ConClimate – Exklusiver ExpertendialogNachhaltigkeit ist nicht länger eine Option – sie ist ein Gebot der Stunde. Selten war das Thema so aktuell wie heute. Die Kooperation zwischen dem Asienspezialisten EAC International Consulting und dem langjährigen Nachhaltigkeitsexperten ConClimate bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, Ihre Ansätze im Bereich der Nachhaltigkeit neu zu gestalten und zu optimieren.EAC als Strategieberatung für Wachstumsmärkte in Asien unterstützt globale Unternehmen bei der Definition und Umsetzung ihrer Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie in China und Indien. Zusammen mit ConClimate und deren Software-as-a-Service-Lösung Substain® können wir nahezu alle Szenarien eines modernen Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements abdecken und flexibel auf die Bedürfnisse unserer Kunden eingehen.  Unser …

EAC and ConClimate – Expert Exchange Sustainability

EAC and ConClimate – Exclusive Expert DialogueSustainability is no longer an option – it’s an imperative of the hour. Rarely has the topic been as priority as it is today. The cooperation of Asia specialist EAC International Consulting and long-term Sustainability expert ConClimate offers you the opportunity to reshape and optimize your approaches in the field of sustainability.EAC as a strategy consultancy for growth markets in Asia, supports global companies in defining and implementing their sustainability strategy in China and India. Together with ConClimate and their software-as-a-service solution Substain® we can cover virtually all scenarios of modern sustainability management and …