YCP in Numbers
Entering China demands an understanding that 71% of firms face procurement delays,
71%
making local expertise essential in navigating China’s dynamic supply networks.
Source: Statista, 2024*
YCP Procurement Experts in China
China's market offers vast business potential, driving demand for robust Procurement Strategy.
Entering China's Procurement sector presents challenges, including complex regulations and cultural nuances.
A seasoned consulting firm like YCP, excelling in Strategic Sourcing in China, is pivotal for success.
Navigate and Succeed: China Procurement at Your Service
In China's dynamic market, YCP's Procurement Consulting optimizes your sourcing strategy to drive cost efficiency and innovation in your supply chain.
Our deep understanding of China's complex regulatory and business landscape ensures your procurement processes are streamlined and compliant, fostering sustainable growth.
Leverage YCP's vast network and industry insights in China to unlock competitive advantages, enhancing procurement operations and contributing to your bottom line.
Our Industries
Dominate China Through Procurement
Rapid Economic Changes in China
- With an anticipated 6% GDP growth, businesses in China need proactive procurement strategies to accommodate rapid economic changes and manage resources efficiently.
- Adapting quickly to economic fluctuations increases a company's competitive advantage and and widens the supply pool which facilitates innovation in operational practices.
Resource Optimization in the Competitive Market
- In today's competitive atmosphere, over 60% of Chinese businesses face intense pressure to optimize resources for sustainable growth while margain improving.
- Implementing an advanced procurement framework can significantly optimize resource utilization, driving profitability and ensuring long-term efficiency in operations.
Expansion of the Global Supply Chain
- China's procurement market integrates with global supply chains, capturing a 28% share the potential for cross-border trade expansion is immense.
- This interconnectedness allows seamless business transitions across borders, increasing partnerships, and enables exposure to new technologies driving collaborative leadership.
Acceleration of Technological Advancements
- China heavily invests in tech; AI and blockchain set to raise procurement productivity by 15%. Engaging businesses might witness breakthrough operational performances.
- Technological evolution opens up pathways in contract optimization, enhancing transparency while empowering agile decision-making capabilities that outpace traditional means.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.
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."
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. "
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.
Enhancing Syringe Supply Chain Efficiency via Strategic Sourcing
Client
A multi-specialty tertiary care provider
Area
India -- Northern and Eastern regions
Expertise Scope
Supply Chain Turnarounds, Expert Sourcing, Procurement Operations
Project Summary
Utilizing a comprehensive Strategic Sourcing process, the client was able to reduce costs and enhance the efficiency of their syringe supply chain. This netted the client a 10% annual cost reduction, 4% incumbent cost reduction, and successful integration of new suppliers.
Distributor Support Strategy for Lubricants in Vietnam
Client
A Vietnamese lubricant distributor
Area
Vietnam
Expertise Scope
Distributor Assessment, Stakeholder Meetings, Site Visit Reporting
Project Summary
Our team initiated the project with a kick-off meeting in Ho Chi Minh City to align with client's needs and prepare for upcoming interviews. We organized and scheduled site visits and meetings with shortlisted distributors. Following this, we led distributor meetings, providing summary translations. Finally, we delivered a post-site visit report, profiling and prioritizing each distributor based on the interviews.
YCP in Media
Our Group CEO Yuki Ishida and Managing Partner Karambir Anand shared insights at the ASEAN–Japan Young Business Leaders’ Summit.
At the Asian Power Summit 2025, our Director Harika G. led a session on Asia’s evolving energy mix.
Singapore Business Review featured Karambir Anand on Singapore’s expanding solar capacity and energy challenges.
Publications
ウィズ・アフターコロナ時代における中国の消費変化と企業経営のダイナミックな調整
中国の消費市場は、ポストコロナ期も依然として不安定な状態が続き、所得の減少、消費者信頼感の低迷、政策の不透明感が重荷となっています。消費者はより合理的な行動を取るようになり、生活必需品や健康、品質を重視する一方で、購買行動は明確にオンラインへとシフトしています。需要低迷が長期化する環境下において、企業には利益重視かつレジリエンスの高い事業モデルへの転換が求められています。
中国オンライン人材紹介市場の市場構造
中国のオンライン採用市場は、採用活動のモバイル化やデータドリブン化を背景に急速に成長しています。大手プラットフォームは、規模の優位性やAIを活用したマッチング機能によってトラフィックを獲得し、市場を主導しています。一方で、多様化する労働ニーズを背景に、特定領域に特化したニッチ型プラットフォームにも成長余地が残されています。競争の軸は、テクノロジーやデータ活用力に加え、エコシステムにおけるパートナーシップへと移行しつつあります。
中国ヘアケア市場インサイト： ヘアカラー市場における日本ブランドのプレゼンス
中国のヘアケア市場は急速に成長している一方で、国内に圧倒的なチャンピオンブランドはまだ存在していません。ヘアカラー分野では、安全性に対する高い評価とオンラインでの強い販売力を背景に、日本ブランドが優位なポジションを確立しています。今後は、非酸化型製品を中心に新たな成長機会が見込まれており、越境ECを通じて安全性を重視する消費者層へアプローチできる点が重要な成長ドライバーとなっています。
Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners
Yuki Ishida
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Goldman Sachs
Naoki Arai
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
Japan Research Institute
Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting
Leon Cheng
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America, South America
Past Experience:
EAC, DHL
Kei Hasegawa
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
Deloitte
Chris Qin
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Onkyo Corporation, Frost & Sullivan
Craig Morin
Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America, Europe, Middle East
Past Experience:
Tompkins Ventures, Adidas
Angelina Peng
Director
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
YCP
Talk to Our Procurement Experts
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YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
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- YCP Consus
