
YCP Smart City Experts in Greater China

In Greater China, the Smart City industry is rapidly evolving, demanding innovative Smart Infrastructure solutions.
YCP stands at the forefront, offering unparalleled consulting services by global professionals to navigate Smart City market barriers in Greater China.
As your trusted partner, YCP is committed to driving your success in the Smart City landscape, leveraging our expertise to unlock unprecedented opportunities.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Greater China's Smart City Professionals
The Smart City landscape in Greater China is rapidly evolving, driven by tech innovation and urbanization. YCP stands at the forefront, ready to guide clients through this dynamic terrain.
With an in-depth understanding of local policies and technology trends, YCP empowers businesses to navigate the complexities of the Smart City sector in Greater China effectively.
Leveraging our global expertise and local insights, YCP crafts strategic solutions that unlock opportunities in Greater China's Smart City industry, driving sustainable urban development.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Elevate your Marketing & Sales impact in Greater China with expert consulting.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Elevate your operations in Greater China with cutting-edge smart city consulting.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Elevate your Supply Chain in Greater China with YCP's expert consulting.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Elevate your M&A, transactions, and PMI outcomes in Greater China with expert guidance.
- 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
Empowering your Strategy for Smart City initiatives in Greater 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
Empowering businesses in Greater China with cutting-edge digital transformation 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
Elevate public services in Greater China with expert Smart City consulting from YCP.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
Elevate your sustainability efforts in Greater China with YCP's expert consulting.
- 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
Empowering businesses in Greater China with cutting-edge Market Research insights.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Navigating Smart City Sector in Greater China
Regulatory Hurdles and Compliance Costs Escalating
- The regulatory landscape in Greater China for smart cities is constantly evolving, causing significant compliance costs for businesses. Statistically, administrative costs have risen by 20% in the past year.
- The complexity of regulations demands businesses leverage automated and digital compliance tools. Innovating with AI could streamline processes and reduce costs significantly.
Navigating Data Privacy and Protection Regulations
- With over 745 million internet users in Greater China, stringent data privacy laws create operational challenges. Companies must address these particulars or risk substantial fines of up to $2 million.
- Businesses can turn privacy compliance into an advantage by adopting more secure AI-based solutions, enhancing consumer trust, and seizing the opportunity with existing mandated tech solutions.
Rapid Market Expansion Driven by Urbanization
- Greater China's urban population exceeded 70% in recent years, generating significant demand for smart city solutions. The upcoming years project continued expansive growth in the urban tech market.
- Companies should prioritize scalable smart city innovations to meet the explosive demand, focusing on transport and real estate tech predicted to grow 25% year-over-year.
Emergence of Collaborative Public-Private Partnerships
- Smart city initiatives in Greater China boast collaborative investments estimated to exceed $390 billion by 2025. Public and private sector synergies are catalyzing new collaborations.
- Businesses should capitalize on these partnerships fostering R&D endeavors, potentially benefiting from government incentives and sustaining leverage in competitive markets.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

What Our Clients Say About Us
"We are very happy with the projects handled by YCP for Saint-Gobain. The YCP teams have been fully engaged and have shown real professionalism. They understood our needs and completely fulfilled our expectations. Thanks to a step by step process, many interactions were possible between YCP and our company, and their team reacted with the right flexibility and pace. The studies conducted by YCP delivered very practical recommendations and valuable conclusions for us. We definitely recommend YCP. "
Global Marketing Director
Saint Gobain
"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. "

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Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.
Understanding Application Markets for Paint Solutions
Client
A leading paints and coatings company
Area
Greater China, Japan
Expertise Scope
Macroeconomic Research, Market Forecasting, Strategic Recommendations
Project Summary
Our team conducted research from a macroeconomic perspective, focusing on the development of downstream application segments for the client. The study covered the industry’s development history, revenue changes, key customer brands in the market, and growth drivers for the next five years. Through a comprehensive analysis of market factors, we forecasted the development prospects of the segmented market and provided corresponding assumptions and recommendations to support the strategic collaboration.
Market Assessment (Value Proposition, Customers, Competitors) and Growth Plan in China
Client
A leading global manufacturer of construction chemicals
Area
Greater China
Expertise Scope
Market Insights Analysis, Strategic Consultation, In-Depth Interviews
Project Summary
Our team provided market insights by designing project scopes, conducting secondary research using construction databases, and interviewing developers, project owners, and contractors. Through in-depth management interviews, we analyzed market growth, manufacturing capabilities, and product range, providing continuous strategic recommendations. Our findings and regular updates allowed the client to refine their approach, identify market opportunities, and align strategies with long-term growth goals.
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Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Yuki Ishida
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA, China, Thailand
Past Experience:
Goldman Sachs

Naoki Arai
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Japan, China
Past Experience:
Japan Research Institute

Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
China, Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, USA
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting

Leon Cheng
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Japan, Korea, Philipines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, US, Canada, Mexico
Past Experience:
EAC, DHL

Kei Hasegawa
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Japan, Hong Kong, China
Past Experience:
Deloitte

Chris Qin
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
China, Hong Kong, SEA, Japan, U.S.
Past Experience:
Onkyo Corporation, Frost & Sullivan

Craig Morin
Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, US, EU, Mid East
Past Experience:
Tompkins Ventures, Adidas

Angelina Peng
Director
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
China
Past Experience:
YCP
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