Kun Cao
Senior Manager
Senior Manager with solid experience in corporate and business unit strategy, market entry, new business development, and digitization. Currently leading various strategy efforts in energy, telecom, and IT sectors.
Unlocking opportunities and overcoming challenges for SMEs expanding to the UAE market
18 November 2024 — UAE’s economic diversification is opening opportunities for SMEs, backed by a favorable business environment. This article explores key sectors, considerations, and challenges. Explore what it takes to succeed in this dynamic market.
Your supply chain can benefit from a practical implementation of the "China Plus One" strategy
12 November 2024 — Due to EU-China tit-for-tat tariffs and Trump's second term, companies seek supply chain alternatives. However, many doubt viability, worry about repercussions and struggle to achieve cost-saving. Pragmatic analysis and risk mitigations with a dynamic roadmap can maximize value capture.
Understanding the potential in Saudi Arabia's growing cruise market
13 September 2024 — Saudi Arabia’s cruise sector is booming under Vision 2030, opening lucrative opportunities for global cruise operators, shipbuilders, and cruise passengers across the value chain. Discover what is driving this growth.
No time to waste – A collaborative approach to boost South Korea’s competitiveness in global sustainability ecosystem
5 July 2024 — South Korea's conglomerate-driven, top-down economic structure faces challenges in the global shift toward sustainability, necessitating agile and drastic measures to improve environmental impact. To achieve long-term competitiveness, collective efforts are needed from the domestic private sector, the government, and foreign technical partners.
Prospects in shipbuilding for South Korea and Japan amid the US and China scrutiny
8 May 2024 — Following the recent investigation by the US into alleged unfair Chinese economic practices in shipbuilding and maritime logistics, the dynamic of the global maritime industry is expected to shift. This action could inadvertently provide an opportunity for South Korean and Japanese producers.
Bringing agility to a traditional PMO to thrive in volatile situations
21 March 2024 — The program management office (PMO) has long been essential for large-scale programs and transformations. In this article, we provide a blueprint for integrating the latest best practices, with the advances in agile and lean methodologies, into a traditional PMO setup.
China's landmark for the shipbuilding sector with its first cruise ship setting sail
15 January 2024 — Adora Magic City, China's first domestically built cruise ship, completed its first commercial voyage. As the vessel set sail, it signified China's capability to build mega-cruise ship and marked a significant milestone in the nation's maritime ambitions.
Optimizing working capital in a downturn for resilience
18 December 2023 — Many companies struggle to free up cash via optimizing their net working capital (NWC). This article outlines a pragmatic process for optimizing NWC, adding practical key considerations. A systematic process is essential to free up cash reserves and shift from passive monitoring to active optimization.