The year 2023 marked a milestone for EASTWISE, with fluctuating purchasing volumes in Asia, but fortunately robust demand from the European market. The year 2024, under the sign of the Dragon – a powerful symbol of courage, self-confidence and vitality…
An 8th country: Eastwise expands into Indonesia!
Indonesia in a nutshell Indonesia, an archipelago in the heart of Southeast Asia, is an increasingly important economic player on the world stage. With its active population, cultural diversity and vast natural resources, Indonesia is a key market for many…
CNY: 2024, the Dragon and boldness!
Chinese New Year (CNY) is one of the most important holidays in Asia, celebrated with enthusiasm in many countries. In 2024, Chinese New Year will take place on 10 February, marking the start of the Year of the Dragon. Let’s…
Digitalisation at the heart of our operational efficiency
At EASTWISE, we use all the digital tools at our disposal to offer our customers an efficient relationship. For example, we launched a new supplier relationship management (SRM) tool. By centralising information and automating processes, SRM helps us to optimise…
How do you find suppliers in Asia?
Ever heard of the 80/20 rule? When it comes to finding suppliers in Asia, it’s pretty similar: finding a supplier is 10% of the work, but if it’s done badly, it’s 90% of the problems! As you can see, the process…
What are the advantages and disadvantages of sourcing in Asia?
Many companies are looking to optimise their production costs and gain access to a wide variety of suppliers and raw materials. Why not source from Asia? Here are some tips to consider before embarking on this very common practice. What…
What is the Import Control System 2 (ICS2)?
To all importers of goods from outside the EU, a new EU import control system has been introduced. ICS2 allows for the monitoring and control of imported goods before their arrival in the EU. What is this new regulation? Who…
Eastwise: doubly committed and responsible
In 2023, corporate social responsibility is at the heart of the concerns of companies, whatever their size, status or sector of activity. Environmental and social issues go hand in hand with responsible purchasing. At Eastwise, our aim is to have…
Outlook 2023: purpose, values and commitments
At the dawn of a new year, it is time to take stock: to make the best of 2022, and to look to the future with enthusiasm, with ambitious and realistic perspectives, to make 2023 a collective success! What we…
CSR approach: interview
Founded in 2005, Eastwise is your sourcing and procurement office. Our head office is based in Hong-Kong and the company is composed of a team of 30 people spread out in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, India and Tunisia. Today,…
Customer cases: proof by example
At the beginning of every business relationship, there is a customer request. Depending on the requirements, Eastwise teams will then work hard to provide you with the most appropriate solution to your needs. As a true partner for sourcing and…
Singapore: land of opportunity!
While our head office is based in Hong Kong, there are Eastwise men and women elsewhere in China, as well as in Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, India, Tunisia and Singapore. Today we invite you to join us in learning more about…