INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE
crisis resolution,
project management,
executive management in Asia
Our area of operation: China and all of Asia
Why khonko ?
Your local ally, committed and operational, on the ground, alongside your teams.
Proven local expertise
Over 20 years of experience in China, with an in-depth knowledge of local industrial and business practices. Trilingual in French, English, and Chinese (Mandarin).
Pragmatic and customized approach
Focused on realistic, measurable, and concrete solutions tailored to local realities. Beyond conceptual toolboxes and conventional acronyms.
A concrete technological contribution
It's not just a matter of organization. We develop low-cost automated solutions with your local teams to generate immediate impact.
A dual technical and commercial B2B experience
Co-creation of value proposition, management of sales teams, management of distributors, key accounts management (KAM), hybrid management.
Experienced in crisis management and complex situations
Restructuring of subsidiaries, conflict resolution, and unlocking critical projects. Direct representation with local authorities.
Transparency and reliability
Expert in highlighting gray areas and creating a transparent operational environment. Proven methodology to reveal conflicts of interest.
Key issues addressed.
Prevent structural drift. Restore failing operations.
Ineffective industrial and commercial prospecting.
Unforeseen event during the creation of a subsidiary.
Lack of due diligence before the acquisition of a local business.
Lack of measurable results.
High staff turnover, unexpected departures of local leaders.
Industrial or commercial projects delayed or stalled.
Conflicts of interest (sellers, buyers, directors).
Questions about the loyalty or integrity of local teams.
Pressures or disputes with local partners (distributors, intermediaries).
Problems with local administrations (taxes, hygiene, safety, environment).
Expulsion from an industrial zone or forced relocation.
Lack of transparency regarding operations.
Margins affected by ineffective partners or distributors.
Inability to identify financial, organizational, and commercial bottlenecks.
Factory lacking results: costs, quality, deadlines.
An industrial site is a technological showcase
serving the company— a competitive advantage. Its performance is not an option but a duty in the face of competition. It is also a living environment that should foster engagement and enthusiasm to drive continuous innovation and progress.
Solutions and range of services.
Khonko is your intervention team, internally, with your suppliers and your clients. Your company is unique, and we develop dedicated solutions for it.
Due diligence and investment evaluation (Acquisition)
- Evaluation of the industrial and commercial performance of targeted companies.
- Identification of operational risks and improvement levers.
- Comprehensive operational audit of subsidiaries or local partners.
- Implementation of recovery plans to maximize post-acquisition profitability.
Management of Investments and Industrial Transformation
- Modernization and automation.
- Restructuring and turnaround of underperforming industrial sites.
- Optimization of operations for transformation and value enhancement.
- Integration of a company into the group or structuring of a division to make it autonomous.
Development in Asia and industrial relocation
- Preparation for expansion or disengagement in China.
- Support for the relocation of production sites to other provinces.
- Compliance and management of relations with local authorities.
Business Development
- Redesign of the Go-to-market.
- Sales team assessment.
- Implementation of hybrid solutions: Key Account Management + distributors.
- Effective distributor management (contracts and performance monitoring).
Subsidiary Creation in China
- Administrative setup (Business license and post-business license).
- Recruitment of staff and supplier sourcing.
- Selection of buildings and office spaces.
- Construction and commissioning.
Crisis Management
- Rapid intervention to handle emergency situations.
- Legal representation and general management of the company.
- Negotiation with local authorities and partners.
- Business turnaround.
Transparency and Control
- Implementation of reporting and operational monitoring tools to ensure performance visibility.
- Margin and cost analysis related to distributors, partners, or intermediaries.
- Implementation of best practices.
- Support in relations with local authorities.
Traditional Interim Management
- Taking over a strategic role in case of an unexpected departure.
- Ensuring operational continuity.
- Maintaining organizational stability during transitions.
Positioning.
You mandate us not for tasks to be performed, but for results to be achieved.
Companies
Through Khonko, we are quickly operational, registered in Shanghai, with no administrative procedures on your part and no impact on your payroll. Plug-and-play. Beyond the strategic approach, we also handle the logistical organization and technical aspects of the mission. Flexibility and controlled costs.
Interim Management Firms
You are based in France or Europe, close to your clients' headquarters, who mandate you for their subsidiaries in Asia. We are your network of specialized managers in China, ready to meet your needs. We extend your reach. Offer better service to all your international clients.
Investment Funds
Before an acquisition, avoid common mistakes such as lack of due diligence, overpayment, underestimation of integration challenges, overestimation of synergies, and neglecting communication by mandating us for an operational audit. After acquisition, we help you improve performance and maximize value.
Our approach.
Our process is a flexible framework that adapts, evolves, and meets your needs. It is the streamlined result of two decades of industrial missions and projects.
1. Initial exchange
Immerse us in the context. We are here to listen, and our exchanges are confidential. Let's evaluate together the stakes, risks, and priorities of the project. We are experienced in handling crisis situations. We also lead industrial excellence.
2. Proposal – Framework Note
Be ruthless with reports that contain 30 pages of observations and only three vague lines of recommendations. We provide well-reasoned proposals (framework note) that specify the scope of action, target, resources, and evaluation methods (milestones and deliverables). We are ready to act within a very short timeframe (48 hours).
3. Commitment
You engage us not just for tasks to be completed, but for results to be achieved. Prioritize outcomes over intellectual reasoning or neatly formatted reports. Khonko provides regular follow-ups with detailed reports, allowing you to assess progress and results effectively.
4. Execution
The missions you entrust to us are not like other purchases. The implementation of indicators - result/objective discrepancies - is intended to measure the added value of the actions we carry out. This continues up to the withdrawal phase aimed at transferring responsibility for the initiated actions to internal teams to ensure the sustainability of the results achieved.
An urgent need?
Your specifications are still unclear and your deadline seems too short.
Do not hesitate, we are here to listen.
For all company sizes.
We are passionate about industry and production systems. For us, size doesn't matter. We approach challenges with the same interest and commitment.
SMEs
Start off on the right foot
Security
Khonko provides an all-in-one solution for accessing the Chinese market for your business. Let us guide you; avoid the pitfalls.
ISEs
Take back control
Sustainability
Modernization and automation. Propel your factories far ahead of the competition. Take control of a subsidiary after a conflict with a local partner, or the departure of a manager.
large corporations
Back to basics
Agility
Merger and Acquisition, commission us to integrate a company into the group or structure a division to make it autonomous. Upgrade a underperforming production site.
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Which industries ?
Experienced in mechanics, electronics, chemistry, and digital. Familiar with various manufacturing processes, including: thermochemical treatments, machining, stamping, rolling, assembly, SMT
Industrial electronics and robotics
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