
YCP Manufacturing Experts in Japan

In Japan, the Manufacturing industry is steadily adopting Smart Factory technologies for efficiency.
YCP leverages unmatched expertise and local insights to navigate Japan's unique Manufacturing barriers, positioning companies at the forefront of innovation.
With YCP as your consulting firm partner, navigate Japan's Manufacturing landscape confidently, ensuring your success in the Smart Factory evolution.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Japan's Manufacturing Professionals
Japan's manufacturing landscape is both pioneering and challenging. YCP thrives on guiding clients through market complexities.
Our expertise spans automotive to electronics, ensuring your venture in Japan's manufacturing sector is strategically positioned for success.
YCP leverages local insights and global perspectives to drive innovation and efficiency in your manufacturing processes.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Elevate your Marketing & Sales in Japan with YCP's tailor-made strategies.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Streamlining Japan's manufacturing with strategic operational insights and innovations.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Optimize your supply chain in Japan with YCP's expert guidance for peak efficiency.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Empower your M&A and PMI ventures in Japan with YCP's expert consulting.
- 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
Guiding Japan's manufacturing sector with strategic insights for robust growth.
- 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
Driving Japan's manufacturing sector through strategic digital transformation.
- 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
Empower your public services in Japan with YCP's expertise and innovative solutions.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
Guiding Japan's manufacturing sector towards sustainable growth with expert strategies.
- 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
Drive growth firms with in-depth market research insights in Japan's robust manufacturing sector.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Navigating Manufacturing Sector in Japan
Key for Labor Shortage Challenge in Japan
- The manufacturing industry in Japan faces a pressing challenge as the country grapples with a 2.3% yearly decrease in its working-age population.
- Implementing automation and robotics in production processes can significantly mitigate manpower deficiencies, leading to a projected 15% increase in productivity over the next decade.
Key for High Production Costs in Japan
- Average production costs in Japan's manufacturing sector have risen by 5% due to increased raw material prices and energy costs, impacting profit margins.
- Focusing on energy-efficient technologies and sustainable materials could not only decrease expenses by 20% but also appeal to environmentally conscious clients.
Key for Innovation and Technological Advancement
- Japan leads global innovation, housing over 200,000 patent applications, creating fertile ground for revolutionary manufacturing methodologies.
- There's potential for a 25% enhancement in products' market competitiveness by investing in these cutting-edge innovations to meet customer demands better.
Key for Expansion through Strategic Partnerships
- With over 70% of Japanese firms showing interest in global collaborations, joint ventures can unlock new markets without a significant additional fiduciary burden.
- Establishing partnerships can expedite R&D efforts, elevate export activities, and contribute a 30% higher revenue than going alone due to shared resources and expertise.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.


What Our Clients Say About Us
"I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for all the effort and commitment that YCP showed us during this project. Although building detailed strategies for different countries within a tough time constraint is without any doubt a demanding and challenging task, YCP did a fabulous job. I believe that the success in this project laid a foundation for building a strong relationship between YCP and GS Caltex, and I promise that YCP will be the first one to be contacted whenever GSC needs any help for growth."
Manager, Finished Lubricants Marketing Strategy Team
GS Caltex
"YCP impressed me most with their ability to get to the truth on some very specific questions, bringing a level of concreteness to the content that I’ve never seen from another consulting firm. Their work provided valuable analysis for decision-making. The team at YCP is efficient, insightful and fearless!"

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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.
Manufacturing Plant Feasibility Study for Construction Client
Client
A global construction materials player
Area
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Expertise Scope
New Business PMO, Business Management, Business Design
Project Summary
Our team delivered a "ready-to-execute" plant launch strategy and roadmap, identifying the most opportunistic and strategically sound manufacturing plant to acquire and start manufacturing products in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) within 12 months.
M&A Target Analysis and Engagement Strategy Development in Japan
Client
A global leader in apparel manufacturing based in India
Area
Japan
Expertise Scope
M&A Target Analysis, Communication Planning, Engagement Facilitation
Project Summary
Our team conducted analysis and validation on the M&A target company list specified by the client, wherein we assisted in initiating conversations with up to 10 target companies. Our approach included understanding the client's M&A strategy, developing communication plans for engagement with target companies, performing in-depth analysis and validation of the target list, and approaching these companies using appropriate methods.
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Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

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

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

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

Mehdi Jaouadi
Partner
Nationality: French
Country Coverage:
Thailand, France, UK, Mexico, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos.
Past Experience:
METRO AG, L'Oréal

Shinjiro Sameshima
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
Japan
Past Experience:
UBS

Takanori Ono
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
Japan
Past Experience:
Cisco, KPMG

Kana Iikura
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
Japan, Philippines, Nigeria, Kenya, UK, USA
Past Experience:
KPMG AZSA

Masa Matsuoka
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
Japan, China, Europe
Past Experience:
Nomura Research Institute, UBS Securities Japan
Talk to Our Manufacturing Experts
Arrange a session with our experts to explore how YCP can assist you in addressing your business challenges.
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YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
- YCP
- YCP Auctus
- YCP Consus