Tony ZHOUProject Director | CHN
Areas of expertise
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Procurement Strategy & Cost Control
- Supplier Qualification & Audits
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Risk Mitigation in Automotive Supply Chain
Education
- MBA, Stanford University
- MBA, Tsinghua University
- BS, Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology
With over 23 years of experience in automotive supply chain management, Tony is a certified VDA 6.3 auditor and a strategic advisor to OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers across Asia, Europe, and North America. His expertise spans procurement strategy, supplier quality management, and risk mitigation, with a strong track record in multinational program delivery.
“Success in supply chain consulting is not about theoretical models; it’s about actionable solutions that drive measurable improvements.”
Tony has led procurement and audit projects for global automotive leaders, with deep working relationships across Chinese, European, and North American supplier networks. He has participated in supplier performance upgrades involving regulatory compliance, VDA standards, and strategic sourcing decisions in fast-changing industrial environments.
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.
