Driving a successful ERP program with a balanced focus on internal development and system implementation
29 August 2025 — ERP implementation programs often struggle to meet their promised business value. To succeed, an ERP initiative must be approached as a holistic business transformation, ensuring the organization is ready to fully utilize the new system.
Vertical integration at sea: MSC’s port acquisition attempt triggers competition concerns
6 June 2025 — CK Hutchison’s decision to sell a majority stake in its global ports business to MSC has raised widespread concerns across the shipping and logistics industry. The deal, which would significantly expand MSC’s port presence worldwide, could disrupt competitive balance and tighten control over global trade routes.
Foreign capital as a means for globalization of Korean SMEs
3 April 2025 — South Korea is facing economic challenges from declining population and saturated domestic markets. Globalizing SMEs is becoming increasingly vital, and strategically leveraging foreign capital offers a viable pathway. To attract investors and succeed globally, SMEs must pursue outreach efforts, carry out pre-deal turnarounds, and implement risk mitigation.
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.
Eight moves to lead the global EV growth wave
4 November 2025 — As EV technology and infrastructure mature, the next global growth surge is taking shape. Automakers that deliver reliable value and build connected ecosystems around the right price point will define the next century of mobility leadership.
The SME leader’s playbook for practical AI applications
7 January 2026 — Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption for SMEs is moving beyond experimentation toward structured and scalable capabilities. The question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to make it deliver practical results. The article is available in English and Korean.
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.
The untapped business opportunity in Southeast Asia – productivity improvement
30 March 2016 — Low productivity is the main challenge facing Southeast Asian economies. There is a macroeconomic imperative to boost productivity but implementation is difficult. In this article, we address automation, efficiency and human capital development as key new business development areas in the region.