Helping companies enter, operate, and grow in Southeast Asia and India
- 100+projects delivered
- 50+companies helped to enter Southeast Asia and India
- 20+years combined experience in Asia
- 8markets covered
How we help
Enter and expand in markets
Market research, distributor and partner search, entity setup, and local hiring.
Learn moreBuild and optimize supply chains
Supplier sourcing and qualification, warehouse setup, trade lane analysis, and supply chain projects.
Learn moreRun and improve operations
Interim management, compliance, payroll, and outsourced/virtual office to keep the operation running after handover.
Learn moreWe have delivered projects for
Recent work
Munters - Full Vietnam entry +3 more markets
to full operations
One team took Munters from no local presence to a live Vietnam operation in six months - market research, legal entity, 3PL tender, and recruitment - then extended the setup into Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
IG Design Group - Rebuilding sourcing and process optimization
vetted
A broad operations brief across Asia: sourcing new raw-material suppliers, rationalizing the SKU range, and rebuilding how suppliers are selected and qualified - turning analysis into recommendations they could act on quickly.
Würth - Warehouse design and setup in Vietnam
warehouse setup
Site selection, warehouse design, and go-live support to establish an overflow warehouse in Vietnam - a practical solution delivered quickly, with reliability that made a real difference to operations.
“One team handled the whole chain. I wasn't coordinating four separate advisors and stitching their work together.”
Peter Lindquist, Former Vice President, Munters
The people behind APAC Advantage
Three founding partners with extensive experience in consulting, supply chain, and logistics across China and Southeast Asia.
About usWhat sets us apart
We advise and carry out the work, with our own team and network in the region.
International team, on the ground
Founded by Europeans, based in Ho Chi Minh City with deep roots across China, Southeast Asia, and India. We know the differences between these markets, and we carry out the work ourselves.
Established local network
Distributors, service partners, legal advisors, and logistics providers. We coordinate them and report progress in one place.
Practical and honest advice
We protect clients from bad decisions. If the risk is too high, we'll tell you not to proceed.
Continuity beyond launch
We stay involved from first assessment to a running operation.
Ready to enter or expand in Southeast Asia and India?
Schedule a 30-minute call to discuss your goals in Southeast Asia and India and explore how we can help build your strategy and implementation.
30 minutes, no obligation.
Markets covered
Vietnam
Thailand
Malaysia
Indonesia
Philippines
Singapore
Cambodia
India
Our four-step execution pathway
From initial research to daily operations, we stay involved at every stage.
Assess
We map the current setup, pain points, and what "good" looks like in your Southeast Asia operation.
Design
We define the target setup: partners, process flows, roles, and the workplan to get there.
Implement
We coordinate local partners, distributors, and service providers and drive the work forward with weekly follow-up.
Stabilize & improve
We fix recurring issues, strengthen routines and documentation, and support the team as operations grow.
