Webinar: Borderless Manufacturing | 26 May 2026 Rituraj Shailendra joined OEM Update’s Borderless Manufacturing webinar alongside industry leaders to discuss supply chain resilience, production shifts, quality, automation, and the India–Germany manufacturing axis.Rituraj was joined by an expert panel that included voices from Caterpillar Inc., Rittal India, Tata, Flanders Investment & Trade, and Air To MC2, alongside keynote contributor Shri Suresh Prabhu, Former Union Minister.What the Panel Said On supply chain resilience: Holding more inventory treats a symptom, not the cause. The more resilient response is a segmented buffer strategy protecting the highest-risk, lowest-substitutable components while channelling resources into supplier diversification. …
ASEAN Investment Location Compass | 2026 Edition
ASEAN Investment Location Compass | 2026 Edition For international companies committed to entering Southeast Asia, the most critical question remains where to locate? ASEAN is not a single market, but six distinct economies (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines), each with its own regulatory, cost, and industrial profile. Choosing the wrong location can result in an expensive course correction within years. Going into 2026, under the AEC Strategic Plan 2026–2030, this decision is more nuanced than ever as the region transforms into a long-term industrial and digital hub.Beyond Cost Arbitrage: A New Era of Investment in ASEAN Capital flowing into ASEAN is …
The April tariff shockwave necessitates navigating the new trade landscape
The April Tariff shockwave necessitates navigating the new trade landscape What does the April Tariff Shockwave mean for your business? Are you prepared to navigate this seismic shift in global trade? The global trade landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation following the April tariff shockwave. The sweeping tariff policies introduced by the United States have sent ripples across industries and nations, demanding immediate strategic recalibration from businesses worldwide. EAC International Consulting offers tailored solutions to help organizations adapt to these unprecedented changes, ensuring resilience and long-term success in an increasingly fragmented economic environment.On April 2, 2025, the U.S. government announced …