South Korea – an interesting market for European companies

South Korea – an interesting market for European companies

26 April 2024 — Despite slower growth in recent years, Korea remains a major economic force. As more foreign companies are engaging with Korea and Young Korean firms are also networking globally, the Korean market is become increasingly attractive and accessible to international, especially European, businesses.

Bringing agility to a traditional PMO to thrive in volatile situations

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.

Korean economy and the role of its SMEs

Korean economy and the role of its SMEs

8 March 2024 — For Korean SMEs, expanding domestically and internationally is vital to the country’s economy. To realistically succeed overseas, SMEs need to carefully analyze local markets and seek proper support to surpass cultural and language barriers.

Optimizing working capital in a downturn for resilience

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.

Opportunities for Korean companies in the post-COVID international markets

Opportunities for Korean companies in the post-COVID international markets

4 October 2023 — Amidst the ongoing recovery from COVID-19, the global economy and the intricate web of global supply chains are going through a transformative phase. However, within these shifts lie many opportunities. For Korean enterprises, this phase presents the potential for fresh prospects beyond the borders.

New market entry - best practices and lessons learned

New market entry - best practices and lessons learned

2 February 2023 — In a series of webinars and lectures, we discuss how leveraging a systematic and structured methodology for international expansion and new market entry can increase chances of success.

Identifying investment targets through future-looking industry analysis

Identifying investment targets through future-looking industry analysis

11 October 2022 — Traditionally, private equity (PE) sourcing relies on networks and industry screening, causing leads investors to compete for the same targets. Conducting future industry analysis can give PE investors an edge, identifying emerging opportunities early and building a competitive advantage.

Outlook on the Finnish marine industry

Outlook on the Finnish marine industry

13 May 2022 — Reddal's Marine Practice provided an outlook on the Finnish marine industry in light of recent geopolitical and global supply chain disruptions as an invited speaker at the Finnish Marine Industry Association's annual spring seminar.