Strategic consulting
A sourcing strategy built for China.
Improve your competitiveness with informed choices: sourcing strategy, cost optimisation and supplier diversification, tailored to your sector and backed by 18+ years of experience in Asia.
€5M+
in annual sourcing & trading transactions
Shanghai · Montélimar
Two offices, one team
What we do
Advice you can act on, tailored to your business
No generic report: recommendations based on your products, your volumes and the reality of the Chinese market.
01
Sourcing strategy review
We look at your current suppliers, product range and cost structure to see where there is room for improvement.
02
Market and supplier landscape
Insight into the Chinese supply base for your products: who makes what, and what to expect from the market.
03
Cost optimisation
Specification, packaging, trade terms and logistics reviewed to bring down your total landed cost, with a savings target of 20%+.
04
Diversification and risk
Options to reduce your dependence on a single supplier or a single source.
05
New product lines
A plan to bring a new product or range from Asia to your market, from first sourcing to delivery.
06
Support in key negotiations
Preparation and support for negotiations with your strategic suppliers.
How it works
From diagnosis to action, in 3 steps
Advice is only useful if it gets implemented. We stay with you until it is.
1
Diagnosis
We study your needs, your current purchasing and your objectives.
2
Recommendations
You receive a clear action plan with priorities, options and expected benefits.
3
Implementation
If you wish, our team carries out the plan: sourcing, quality control and logistics.
Who it’s for
For companies that want to buy better in China
SMEs, mid-sized companies, large accounts and manufacturers, whether you already import from China or are considering it.
Experience
18+ years of expertise in the Asian market.
On the ground
Shanghai and Montélimar offices, close to both suppliers and clients.
Hands-on
The same team can carry out what it recommends.
Entrepreneurial spirit
A family-run company with no layers of middlemen.
Recommendations you can put into practice.
FAQ
Strategic consulting: your questions
What does strategic consulting cover?
Your sourcing strategy in China: choice and diversification of suppliers, cost optimisation, product ranges and trade terms. We start from your situation and your objectives.
Is it only for large companies?
No. We support SMEs and mid-sized companies as well as large accounts and manufacturers. The scope of the work is adapted to your size and your needs.
Can ECI also carry out the plan?
Yes. Because we also handle sourcing, quality control and logistics, we can put the recommendations into practice with you, if you want us to.
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