Charles YANGSenior Partner | CHN
Areas of Expertise
- Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen
- Digital Operations & Smart Factory
- Hoshin Policy Deployment
- Supplier Capability Assessment
- Agile Delivery & Team Facilitation
Education
- BS, Electrical Automation, Hunan Institute of Technology
Charles has 18+ years of experience in manufacturing excellence, supplier evaluation, and digital implementation. Having worked in multinational automotive and industrial groups, he specializes in bridging European methodologies with Chinese operational realities. His strength lies in integrating strategy with grassroots action, helping organizations adopt sustainable improvement mindsets.
“Sustainable change happens when strategy meets the shopfloor.”
Charles leading multiple Lean and Hoshin strategy deployments across Europe and Asia. He has partnered with key Chinese suppliers and regional OEMs, guiding them through digital upgrades, supplier audits, and production system overhauls. His consulting experience covers a wide range of industries, from precision components to energy systems.
Publications
Green Manufacturing: China’s New Footprint Compliance Wave
As China enforces stricter environmental reporting, manufacturers face a new era of digital compliance and carbon transparency.
03/13/2018
Germany’s Automotive Supply Chains and the Localization Dilemma
An analysis of how German OEMs navigate the tension between localization demands and global sourcing risks in today’s geopolitical landscape.
10/19/2018
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Eddso played a critical role in optimizing our supplier value streams for key components, including touchscreens from Xiamen and starter batteries from Xiangyang. Their expertise in supplier audits and process improvements has strengthened quality control, enhanced production stability, and delivered measurable cost savings.
