I help companies set up and fix manufacturing operations in China and Southeast Asia — including supplier sourcing, joint ventures, and industrial scale-up. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-karsten-brast/
I help companies set up and stabilize manufacturing operations in China and Southeast Asia.
Typical topics: - supplier sourcing and qualification in China - factory setup and localization in ASEAN - cost structures (materials, components, PP/PE) - OEM / Tier supplier ecosystems - scaling production and fixing underperforming operations
I support industrial companies entering China and Southeast Asia with a focus on manufacturing and supply chain execution.
Typical topics: - market entry via local production vs. import - supplier identification and qualification - industrial footprint decisions (China vs. ASEAN) - cost and margin implications of local setup - common failure points in cross-border expansion
