China Consulting

Unlock growth in China with YCP's consulting service. Our global professionals offer unique insights and strategies tailored for success in the Chinese market.

China Consulting

YCP High Impact Consulting Firm in China

YCP Consulting in China

At YCP, we maximize business potential in China by leveraging local insights and global expertise. Our strategies are tailored to propel companies to new heights of success.

Navigating the complex market dynamics of China requires expertise and insight. YCP works closely with clients to overcome challenges, ensuring sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

YCP stands as a trusted partner for businesses operating in China. Our unparalleled understanding of the market and commitment to delivering results make us the go-to consulting firm for companies seeking to thrive.

YCP in Numbers

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Project Across Asia
Offices
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Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Boost your Marketing & Sales in China with YCP's tailored strategies.

  • Branding & Brand Management
  • Product & Portfolio Management
  • Pricing
  • Digital Marketing
  • E-commerce
  • Customer Experience
  • Sales Channel Strategy
  • Digital Sales

Operations

Streamline operations in China with YCP's deep market understanding and tailored strategies.

  • Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Growth Strategy Implementation
  • Operation Transformation
  • Manufacturing
  • Organization Design

Supply Chain Management

Optimize your supply chain in China with YCP's expert consulting services.

  • Supply Chain
  • Digital Supply Chain
  • Procurement
  • Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Specializing in M&A, transactions, and PMI in China, YCP offers unparalleled expertise.

  • M&A Strategy
  • Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
  • M&A Target Scouting
  • Buyer/Investor Search
  • Commercial Due Diligence
  • M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
  • Valuation
  • Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
  • Value Creation
  • IPO PMO
  • Joint Venture
  • Corporate Venture Capital

Strategy

Enhance your business with YCP's tailored strategy consulting in China.

  • Business Strategy
  • Corporate Finance
  • Growth Opportunity Identification
  • New Business Development
  • Organization Strategy
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Asset/Project Risk Management
  • Digital Strategy
  • Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy

Digital Transformation

YCP pioneers Digital Transformation in China, offering unrivaled local insights and solutions.

  • DX Vision
  • Digital Roadmap
  • CIO/CDO Support
  • System Architecture Design
  • DX PMO
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Big Data Analysis
  • IT Organization Design & Restructuring
  • IT Portfolio Management
  • Off-shore Development Centre Set-up

Public Services

Streamlining public services in China with YCP's targeted expertise for impactful results.

  • Economic Development
  • Public Policy Development
  • E-Governance

Sustainability

Elevate your sustainability game in China with YCP's expert guidance.

  • Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
  • Double Materiality
  • Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
  • Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
  • Sustainability Due Diligence
  • Supply Chain Assessment
  • ESG Reporting
  • Investor Relations & Fundraising
  • Organization & Governance Design

Market Research

Empower your business in China with our expert market research insights and solutions.

  • Market Landscape
  • Market Size
  • Industry Structure and Trend
  • Competitive Benchmark
  • Business Partner Search & Screening
  • B2B/B2C Customer Survey
  • Consumer Research

Our Industries

Aerospace & Defense

Automotive & Mobility

Energy & Natural Resources

Construction & Infrastructure

Consumer & Retail

Financial Services

Healthcare

Industrials

Private Equity & Principal Investment

Public Sector

Transportation & Logistics

Technology Media & Telecommunications

Key Adaptation Strategies in China

Navigating Regulatory Complexity in China

  • China's regulatory environment poses a challenge with its rapidly evolving policies. For instance, strict data protection laws can affect companies’ operations significantly.
  • Businesses should consider leveraging local partnerships to navigate these regulations, acknowledging that nearly 68% of foreign companies successfully operate with such collaborations.

Economic Slowdown Implicates Business Profitability Growth

  • The slowing GDP growth rate, recorded at 5.5% in 2023 compared to 6.1% in prior years, indicates economic challenges that may affect business profitability.
  • Companies could focus on demand-driven sectors such as healthcare, projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 10%, to counteract profitability concerns.

Rising Consumer Market Opportunity in China

  • China’s consumer market is booming, with retail sales reaching $6 trillion in 2022, the world’s second-largest. This opens ample opportunities for consumer-driven businesses.
  • Targeting tier-2 and tier-3 cities, where consumption growth rates exceed 20%, can be highly beneficial for companies looking to penetrate and expand in new markets.

Digital Transformation Accelerates Business Growth in China

  • The digital economy in China is growing rapidly, contributing to over 37% of GDP. This transformation offers immense growth avenues for tech and IT firms.
  • Investing in e-commerce, which saw a 25% annual growth, can help companies ride the digital wave and gain substantial market share in China’s evolving online ecosystem.

Our Clients

We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

"We are pleased to recommend the management services of YCP, who led us in the planning, set-up and operational start of our China manufacturing facility. Their team was dedicated, innovative at problem solving and creative in their support. Without leadership, we would have never been able to navigate the complex environment in a timely fashion so as to meet our customer requirements."

Vari-Form

General Manager

Vari-Form

"When I came to rebuild our China organization there was only one trusted advisor I knew I could turn to for support. Having used YCP in former roles, I knew they had the industry expertise, vast proprietary resources and having successfully used their insights before, I knew they were the right resource for growing our China market. "

Fosroc China

President

Fosroc China

Results Through Expertise: Case Studies

Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.

Assessment of Route-to-Market Strategy

Client

An automotive aftermarket in China

Area

China

Expertise Scope

Market Segmentation, Competitor Analysis, E-Commerce Strategy

Project Summary

Leveraging both primary and secondary research methods, our team identified key market segments, competitor strategies, and e-commerce opportunities. This analysis provided insights into optimal product mixes, customer preferences, and buying behaviors, enhancing the client’s value chain strategy.

Entry-Level Segment Strategy for SLI Batteries in China

Client

An automotive SLI battery player in China

Area

China

Expertise Scope

Market Research, Stakeholder Interviews, Customer Insights

Project Summary

Our approach included comprehensive secondary research and in-depth interviews with competitors, suppliers, government bodies, distributors, and customers. We also conducted thorough market and customer fact assessments to deliver valuable insights for the client.

YCP in Media

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YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Publications

Changes in China's Consumption and Corporate Management Post-Pandemic
Market structure of China's online recruitment market
China hair care market insights: Presence of Japanese brands in the hair color market
Changes in consumption in China and dynamic adjustments

Meet Our Experts

Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Yuki Ishida

Yuki Ishida

Managing Partner

Nationality: Japanese

Country Coverage:

Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA, China, Thailand

Past Experience:

Goldman Sachs

Naoki Arai

Naoki Arai

Managing Partner

Nationality: Japanese

Country Coverage:

Japan, China

Past Experience:

Japan Research Institute

Pilar Dieter

Pilar Dieter

Managing Partner

Nationality: American

Country Coverage:

China, Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, USA

Past Experience:

Alaris Consulting

Leon Cheng

Leon Cheng

Partner

Nationality: Chinese

Country Coverage:

China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Japan, Korea, Philipines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, US, Canada, Mexico

Past Experience:

EAC, DHL

Kei Hasegawa

Kei Hasegawa

Partner

Nationality: Japanese

Country Coverage:

Japan, Hong Kong, China

Past Experience:

Deloitte

Chris Qin

Chris Qin

Partner

Nationality: Chinese

Country Coverage:

China, Hong Kong, SEA, Japan, U.S.

Past Experience:

Onkyo Corporation, Frost & Sullivan

craig morin

Craig Morin

Partner

Nationality: American

Country Coverage:

Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, US, EU, Mid East

Past Experience:

Tompkins Ventures, Adidas

angelina peng

Angelina Peng

Director

Nationality: Chinese

Country Coverage:

China

Past Experience:

YCP

Talk to Our China Experts

Arrange a session with our experts to explore how YCP can assist you in addressing your business challenges.

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