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Industrial leaders know exactly what needs to be done – enter new markets, restructure operations, optimize production.
The problem
Ambitious plans? We turn them into international results
Industrial leaders know exactly what needs to be done
enter new markets, restructure operations, optimize production.
But when it comes to actual implementation, they face the same roadblocks.
No Experience
Internal teams are overstretched or lack experience abroad
Zero Execution
Local consultants provide analysis – not execution
Asian Network
Reliable partners with hands-on capacity in Asia are hard to find
Missed Chances
Expansion stalls, transformation slows, opportunities are missed
Your strategic sparring partners in Asia: Dr. Martin and Dorothea Lerchner leading rent-a-manager® and personally involved when growth demands action.
We are delivering successful projects in over 25+ countries
Logistics & Supply Chain
From Red Figures to Record Result
Challenge: Logistics group with 850+ employees struggled with years of declining results after acquisition.
Solution: Extensive restructuring, new business areas, HR modernization, digitalization, and cultural renewal
Result: Turnover increased by about 33%, profits tripled, and a new multi-user logistics center for BASF and Roche was established, taking the company from losses to record results.
Automotive & Industrial Equipment
30% Sales Growth, 38% Productivity Boost
Challenge: An unprofitable Chinese subsidiary acquired by an Italian group required full restructuring.
Solution: Departments were reorganized, headcount optimized, procurement efficiency improved, and lean methods introduced.
Result: Quality failures dropped to zero, productivity rose by 38%, and sales grew by 30%, with the project fully self-financed through savings.
Chemicals & Automotive Supply
Production Stability Restored
Challenge: The relocation from Shanghai to Jiangsu caused major inventory mismatches and disrupted deliveries.
Solution: Faulty IT processes were corrected, incomplete workflows finalized, and all steps documented for the auditor.
Result: Inventory differences were resolved within 10 weeks, delivery reliability was restored, and the auditor fully accepted the corrections.
Automotive
One Source of Truth
Challenge: A global automotive supplier lacked consolidated profitability transparency across countries, customers, and products.
Solution: A unified contribution-margin model linked to accounting was designed and implemented with group IT, including a historical database.
Result: Company-wide profitability visibility enabled better operational steering and strategic decision-making.
Automotive
Launches on Time
Challenge: A premium OEM in China suffered recurring launch inefficiencies due to unclear processes, roles, and interdependencies.
Solution: An integrated launch process, handbook, tracking platform, governance cadence, and training were introduced after 69 interviews defining 23 processes and 77 milestones.
Result: Launch efficiency and transparency improved, enabling coordination for 25–30 launches per year with fewer delays.
Material Handling Solutions
Seamless Acquisition
Challenge: Shifting from distributor to direct sales in Malaysia required acquiring and integrating the long-time distributor without disrupting operations.
Solution: Assets were acquired on KPI-based terms, a joint business plan was executed, and teams (~60) were merged with strong HQ support.
Result: Business plan targets were met with no write-offs, and the combined operation achieved sustainable growth and stronger market presence.
Electronics
From ERP Chaos to Control
Challenge: Post-ERP rollout, deep process weaknesses surfaced in planning, cost transparency, production, and methods.
Solution: End-to-end process optimisation, reporting installation, inventory planning overhaul, outsourcing of a loss-making unit, and ISO 9001 certification.
Result: Inventory was halved, liquidity improved, lead times reduced, and insolvency risk was averted with a leaner, more stable operation.
Electrical Motors
3× Exit Value
Challenge: An electric motor manufacturer faced near-bankruptcy from loss-making contracts and weak management.
Solution: The “Direttissima” program achieved positive EBITDA in 6 months and ~10% EBITDA by mandate end, with price corrections and productivity uplift.
Result: Productivity rose from 115 to 160+ TCHF contribution margin per FTE, and the company was sold in Nov 2016 at ~3× the purchase price.
Cosmetics & Hygiene
From Zero to #2
Challenge: A Swiss cosmetics and hygiene producer needed entry into France after a failed attempt and strong local incumbents.
Solution: New business and distribution structures were built, relationships with key retailers were developed, and tenders pursued with market-specific tools.
Result: Within 12 months, supplier status was secured with Carrefour, Casino, Monoprix, and Systeme-U, achieving #2 position in the segment.
Construction Equipment
Re-Entry That Wins
Challenge: After exiting during the 1998 crisis, a construction equipment brand needed credible re-entry against a dominant competitor network.
Solution: Market analysis, targeted relationship building with decision-makers, and strong presence at industry events restored brand visibility.
Result: USD 2 million in sales was achieved within two years, re-establishing the brand for technically demanding projects.
Electronics & Electro-Optics
Contract Clarity Achieved
Challenge: A variable-price contract with differing interpretations caused disputes after a business field was sold to a group subsidiary.
Solution: The program team was re-established with daily coordination and legal alignment to renegotiate terms.
Result: Within 11 months, agreements ~10% above target were signed, the transfer completed, and annual results improved.
Manufacturing Equipment
Factory Leadership Restored
Challenge: A production equipment supplier for aluminium aerosol cans and tubes faced leadership gaps and declining efficiency.
Solution: An interim general manager restructured production, optimized workflows, and strengthened management systems.
Result: Efficiency increased, leadership stabilized, and the business returned to profitable operations.
Consumer Goods
Fast Track Sourcing
Challenge: A European retailer required a new sourcing line for DIY products from China to expand its assortment.
Solution: An interim manager built supplier networks, ensured compliance, and organized logistics for rapid rollout.
Result: A full product line was sourced and launched, strengthening the retailer’s market position.
Human Resources
From Zero to 400
Challenge: Rapid market entry in China required full legal incorporation and large-scale recruitment.
Solution: An interim leader built the HR team, managed incorporation, and recruited 400 employees within a year
Result: The subsidiary was legally established and fully staffed, enabling successful operations in the Chinese market.
Industrial Expansion
Asian Footprint Built
Challenge: A company expanding in Asia lacked regional structures, processes, and experienced leadership.
Solution: An interim leader established organizational structures, governance, and operational management across multiple sites.
Result: A functioning regional organization was built, enabling sustainable growth in Asia.
Do you need support to see the big picture again, the know-how of an assertive restructurer, or is it time to conquer new markets?
rent-a-manager® has selected for you the best experts world wide.
THE SOLUTION
rent-a-manager® delivers what others only promise
Turn your strategic goals into real-world results with implementation support trusted by ambitious industrial leaders from growth firms to global players.
- Hands-on execution on site – not remote consulting
- Proven expertise in Asia’s fastest-growing economies
- Focus on results: from restructuring and production to full-scale market expansion
20+ Years
25+ Countries
Trusted by industrial companies across 25+ countries –
from Hidden Champions to global brands.
Who’s behind
rent-a-manager®?
Your strategic sparring partners in Asia: Dr. Martin and Dorothea Lerchner leading rent-a-manager® and personally involved when growth demands action.
Navigate your next transformation with confidence powered by 20+ years of leadership experience and execution in 25+ countries, from turnarounds in Europe to market entries across India, ASEAN, and the Gulf.
Work with experts who speak your business language and stay on the ground until results are delivered.
rent-a-manager® Capacities – Your Taskforce on Demand
Frank
Germen Branding strategist China
Ralf
How you master the global requirements of supply chain, digitalization and after sales services
Dominik
[Interim] Comunication Trainer - Personal Development
Jürgen
Intercultural focus on Achieving your corporate goals in China by intercultural focus
Albert
Manager Retail and consumer goods
Alexander
Reduce costs through agile innovative project management methods Interim Operations Director
Gilles
Operations executive for profitability growth, technological and organizational change
Martin
Increase your APAC footprint/company foundation / distributor network / distributor Integration / M&A / turnaround
Karl
In Asia with high speed out of the price spiral: I know how it works!
Jan
Building the Future Communications Advisor and Change-Maker for Logistics and Energy
Christian
Southeast Asia is booming - is your business missing out?
Hansjörg
Implementing significant changes to strategic planning & operational processes
Gregor
Efficient Transformation with Al- Interim Management Europe & Southeast Asia
Discover how industrial companies master complex change – not by planning endlessly, but by executing effectively.
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SUPPORT
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Whether it’s market access, restructuring or production challenges:
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Dr. Martin Lerchner, founder of rent-a-manager®, is a multi-published author with award-winning works on leadership and management.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can we set up a company with you in Dubai?
Yes – rent-a-manager® is an authorized Freezone Partner for company formation in Dubai.
We accelerate your fast, straightforward, and legally secure setup – whether for market entry, HQ relocation, or business expansion.
Let’s clarify your goals first in a short Discovery Call – and then handle the process end-to-end.
2. What kind of companies do you typically work with?
We focus on industrial mid-sized companies (10M–500M turnover) with international ambitions – from Hidden Champions to business units inside global groups.
3. Which countries do you operate in?
Our consultants have delivered projects in 25+ countries, with a strong focus on India, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf States.
4. What makes rent-a-manager® different from a consulting firm?
We don’t advise and leave – we implement. Our interim managers and experts are on the ground, embedded in your team.
5. Is there a minimum project size or duration?
We work flexibly – from short 3-week discovery phases to 6-month transformation programs.
6. Can we talk confidentially before sharing project details?
Absolutely. Every initial call is fully confidential, and we’re happy to sign a mutual NDA if required.