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href=\"\/en\/supply-chain\/\">Supply Chain<\/a> \u00b7 <b>Shanghai<\/b>\n  <\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<section class=\"hero\" style=\"padding:72px 0 80px\">\n<div class=\"wrap\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:880px\">\n    <span class=\"eyebrow light\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf3 Supply Chain \u00b7 Shanghai<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"color:#fff;margin:22px 0 20px;text-wrap:balance\">Supply chain consulting in <span class=\"accent\">Shanghai.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"lede\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);line-height:1.6;max-width:680px;margin-bottom:28px\">The Yangtze Delta moves more industrial freight than any region on Earth. For European and international manufacturers operating there, SXE Consulting optimizes the chains that link Chinese operations to global markets \u2014 inventory, S&#038;OP, supplier performance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"badges\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;margin-bottom:30px;font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)\">\n      <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#3DA6E0\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg> Yangtze Delta: Shanghai, Suzhou, Kunshan, Ningbo<\/span><br \/>\n      <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#3DA6E0\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg> For European &#038; international manufacturers in China<\/span><br \/>\n      <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#3DA6E0\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg> Supplier audits &#038; qualification across the region<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ctas\" style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/contact\/#rdv\" class=\"btn btn-sky\">Book a FREE call <span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"#services\" class=\"btn btn-ghost-light\">Our services \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"gstats\">\n<div class=\"gstats-grid\">\n<div class=\"gstat\">\n<div class=\"num\">30 d<\/div>\n<div class=\"lab\">Full diagnostic<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gstat\">\n<div class=\"num\">\u221228%<\/div>\n<div class=\"lab\">Inventory (measured ref.)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gstat\">\n<div class=\"num\">96%<\/div>\n<div class=\"lab\">Service level<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gstat\">\n<div class=\"num\">25 yrs<\/div>\n<div class=\"lab\">Industrial expertise<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"gintro\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"gintro-head\">\n      <span class=\"eyebrow\">Introduction<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Supply chain optimization for <span class=\"accent\">China operations?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"gintro-lead\">European and international manufacturers in the Yangtze Delta face a double supply chain: local sourcing and production on one side, global distribution on the other \u2014 with lead times, quality variability and export logistics in between. Typical mission example: a European electronics manufacturer&#8217;s Suzhou plant substantially cut finished-goods inventory while holding 96% service to its EU distribution centers, through S&#038;OP redesign and supplier lead-time contracts. We serve Shanghai, Suzhou, Kunshan, Wuxi and Ningbo \u2014 in English, with Mandarin-speaking support available.&#8221; <\/p>\n<div class=\"gpoints\">\n<div class=\"gpoint\">\n<div class=\"emo\">\ud83c\udf0f<\/div>\n<h3>The double chain mastered<\/h3>\n<p>Local sourcing + global export: we optimize both sides and the interface between them \u2014 the classic pain point of China operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gpoint\">\n<div class=\"emo\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/div>\n<h3>Supplier development<\/h3>\n<p>Audits, qualification, lead-time and quality contracts: your Chinese supplier base becomes a performance asset, not a risk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gpoint\">\n<div class=\"emo\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa<\/div>\n<h3>European standards on-site<\/h3>\n<p>The same methods and KPIs we deploy in European plants, delivered in your China operations \u2014 one common language with HQ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"gsvcs\" id=\"services\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"gsvcs-head\">\n      <span class=\"eyebrow\">Services<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Our services in <span class=\"accent\">Shanghai.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All our supply chain expertise, delivered on-site across the Yangtze Delta.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gsvcs-grid\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/supply-chain\/diagnostic-audit-supply-chain\/\" class=\"gsvc\"><span class=\"emo\">\ud83d\udd0d<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Supply chain diagnostic &#038; audit<\/h3>\n<p>30 days to reveal your 3 priority levers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"arr\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/en\/supply-chain\/optimisation-stocks\/\" class=\"gsvc\"><span class=\"emo\">\ud83d\udce6<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Inventory optimization<\/h3>\n<p>ABC\/XYZ, safety stocks, MRP parameters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"arr\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/en\/supply-chain\/sop-planification\/\" class=\"gsvc\"><span class=\"emo\">\ud83d\udcc5<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>S&#038;OP &#038; planning<\/h3>\n<p>Synchronize sales, production and logistics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"arr\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/en\/supply-chain\/gestion-approvisionnements\/\" class=\"gsvc\"><span class=\"emo\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Procurement management<\/h3>\n<p>Sourcing, negotiation, supplier performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"arr\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/en\/supply-chain\/\" class=\"gsvc\"><span class=\"emo\">\ud83d\ude9b<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Industrial logistics<\/h3>\n<p>Warehouses, transport, WMS\/TMS, traceability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"arr\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/en\/supply-chain\/formation-transfert\/\" class=\"gsvc\"><span class=\"emo\">\ud83c\udf93<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Supply chain training<\/h3>\n<p>Action-training on your real flows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"arr\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"gsvcs-cta\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/nos-services\/\" class=\"btn btn-ghost\">See all our specialties \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"gwhy\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"gwhy-head\">\n      <span class=\"eyebrow light\">Why us<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why SXE Consulting in <span class=\"accent\">Shanghai ?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"gwhy-lead\">A European consultancy that speaks both languages \u2014 your HQ&#8217;s performance standards and the reality of Chinese industrial operations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gwhy-grid\">\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n<div class=\"emo\">\ud83c\udf0f<\/div>\n<h3>China supply chains practiced<\/h3>\n<p>Supplier audits in China are part of our refractory and industrial sourcing practice: we know the qualification work that makes Chinese sourcing reliable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n<div class=\"emo\">\ud83d\udcca<\/div>\n<h3>Data + gemba<\/h3>\n<p>ERP data analysis combined with on-site flow observation \u2014 in the plant and at key suppliers. Levers are costed before launch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n<div class=\"emo\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/div>\n<h3>Contractualized KPIs<\/h3>\n<p>\u221228% inventory, 96% service, significant supplier OTD gains: contracted and measured monthly, reported to plant and HQ alike.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"glogos\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"glogos-head\">\n      <span class=\"eyebrow\">References<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>They trusted <span class=\"accent\">us.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"glogos-grid\">\n<div class=\"glogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sxe-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sxe-logo-calistair.png\" alt=\"calistair\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"glogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sxe-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sxe-logo-circuli-ion.png\" alt=\"circuli-ion\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"glogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sxe-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sxe-logo-innoe.png\" alt=\"innoe\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"glogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sxe-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sxe-logo-sgs-xinguangse.png\" alt=\"sgs-xinguangse\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"glogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sxe-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sxe-logo-grosbusch.png\" alt=\"grosbusch\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"glogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sxe-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sxe-logo-sisecam.png\" alt=\"sisecam\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"glogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sxe-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sxe-logo-exalti.png\" alt=\"exalti\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"glogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sxe-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sxe-logo-hyosung.png\" alt=\"hyosung\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"glogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sxe-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sxe-logo-billygence.png\" alt=\"billygence\" \/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"gprocess\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"method-head\">\n      <span class=\"eyebrow\">Process<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How it <span class=\"accent\">works.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4 simple steps, from first call to measured results.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline\">\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"circle\">01<\/div>\n<h3>First call<\/h3>\n<p>A free 30-minute call to understand your operations and challenges.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"circle\">02<\/div>\n<h3>On-site audit<\/h3>\n<p>2 to 5 days at your facility: observation, measurements, team interviews.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"circle\">03<\/div>\n<h3>Costed action plan<\/h3>\n<p>Prioritized levers, estimated gains in \u20ac, contractualized KPIs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"circle\">04<\/div>\n<h3>Deployment &#038; results<\/h3>\n<p>Workshops with your teams, monthly measurement, skills transfer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:48px\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/contact\/#rdv\" class=\"btn btn-sky\">Get started <span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"faq-head\">\n      <span class=\"eyebrow\">FAQ<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked <span class=\"accent\">questions.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<details class=\"faq-item\" open>\n<summary class=\"faq-q\">Do you work for Chinese companies or only foreign subsidiaries?<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">Primarily for European and international manufacturers&#8217; China operations \u2014 plants and sourcing offices \u2014 where our value is aligning local operations with group standards. Chinese suppliers enter our scope through audit and development programs.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"faq-q\">In what language are missions delivered?<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">English, with reporting to European HQs in English or French. For shop-floor work and supplier audits, Mandarin-speaking support is arranged \u2014 essential for effective gemba work in Chinese plants.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"faq-q\">Can you audit and qualify our Chinese suppliers?<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">Yes \u2014 it&#8217;s an established practice for us (notably in refractories and industrial materials): on-site audits, capability assessment, independent lab testing where relevant, scoring and development plans.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"faq-q\">How is on-site presence organized?<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">In blocks: 2-3 week on-site phases for diagnostic and workshop stages, remote follow-up in between. For multi-month programs we synchronize with your production and HQ calendar. Visa and mobilization take 3-5 weeks.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"faq-q\">What does a China mission cost?<span class=\"plus\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">A 30-day diagnostic with on-site presence is scoped and quoted after the first call (plant only, or plant + supplier base). The first 30-minute call is free.<\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"final\">\n<div class=\"wrap final-inner\">\n    <span class=\"eyebrow light\">Next step<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin:20px 0 16px\">Optimize your <span class=\"accent\">China supply chain.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\">A free 30-minute call \u2014 plant, suppliers, export flows.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ctas\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/contact\/#rdv\" class=\"btn btn-sky\">Book a FREE call <span class=\"arrow\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/en\/supply-chain\/\" class=\"btn btn-ghost-light\">Back to Supply Chain<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"reassure\">\n      <span>\ud83d\udcde Reply within 24h<\/span><br \/>\n      <span>\ud83d\udd12 No commitment<\/span><br \/>\n      <span>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf3 Serving in Shanghai<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"ProfessionalService\",\"name\":\"SXE Consulting\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sxe-consulting.com\/supply-chain-shanghai\/\",\"description\":\"Supply chain consulting in Shanghai & the Yangtze Delta: inventory, S&OP, supplier management for industrial operations. 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