Young

What Young does

Young Consulting Group (扬智咨询集团, YCG) is a Beijing-headquartered operational excellence consulting firm founded in 2000 in Delaware, USA, with additional offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, and the United States. The firm delivers Lean Management, Six Sigma (DMAIC/DFSS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Cost Reduction, Digital Transformation, Safety and Health Management, HR, and R&D Innovation consulting services to Fortune 500 multinationals and top Chinese state-owned enterprise groups across more than thirteen industries including heavy machinery, power, steel, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, finance, logistics, automotive, defense, and tobacco. YCG is the sole Shingo Prize Certified Affiliate in Asia Pacific and one of only 35 globally, providing exclusive regional access to Shingo assessment and certification services.

The firm's core technology product is the Lean Digital Intelligent Manufacturing System (IMS), which integrates advisory, solution design, hardware/software integration, implementation, and after-sales services, anchored by the SYNANET Industrial Internet Platform (launched 2019) comprising one platform, five systems, and 24 products across eleven industry solutions. YCG reports delivery of 300+ primary smart factories, 500+ digital workshops, and nearly 8,000 equipment-interconnection production lines, with IMS-served customers representing approximately 700 billion yuan in annual output value. The firm also operates a Business School division offering Lean Dojo, Green Belt/Black Belt/Master Black Belt certifications, TRIZ methodology, and specialized skills training.

YCG operates a professional services revenue model combining bespoke consulting engagements, on-site field deployment of certified Lean/Six Sigma practitioners, and standardized training and certification programs. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct enterprise relationships, the firm's Shingo/SASAC/ASQ credential stack, and demonstrated multi-year engagements at marquee Chinese SOEs and multinationals. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Young

Legal name

北京扬智嘉信管理技术有限公司

Website

https://6-sigma.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Young Consulting Group (扬智咨询集团) is a Beijing-based operational excellence consulting firm serving Fortune 500 companies and Chinese state-owned enterprises across manufacturing, power, finance, and logistics with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and digital transformation advisory, backed by exclusive Asia Pacific Shingo Prize affiliate status.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Training (611420), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Emerging Tech (IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Edge) Consulting (BPAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC), Industry-Specific Low-Code Platforms (Vertical App Platforms) (HDAEAKAL)

Keywords

• Lean Management Consulting
• Six Sigma Consulting
• Digital Transformation Consulting
• Operational Excellence Consulting
• Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Management Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including Lean Management, Six Sigma, Digital Consulting, Enterprise Culture Construction, Performance Management Consulting, TPM Consulting, Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement Consulting, and frontline supervisor training.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Young Consulting Group (YCG / 扬智咨询集团) is a management consulting firm that delivers Lean Management, Six Sigma, Digital Transformation, TPM, Cost Reduction, Shingo Prize advisory, and corporate training services to enterprises. Its flagship technical product is the Lean Digital Intelligent Manufacturing System (IMS), including the SYNANET Industrial Internet Platform, which combines consulting advisory with hardware/software system integration to enable smart factories, digital workshops, and equipment-interconnected production lines.

Product overview

Young Consulting Group (扬智咨询集团, YCG) is a global enterprise performance improvement consulting organization founded in 2000 in Delaware, USA, with headquarters in Beijing and offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, and the US. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of consulting services and training programs centered around World Class Management principles. The core offerings include Lean Management, Six Sigma Management (using DMAIC and DFSS methodologies), Digital Transformation Consulting, and the Lean Digital Intelligent Manufacturing System (IMS). The IMS product represents the company's primary software platform, featuring the SYNANET Industrial Internet Platform with one platform, five systems, and 24 products across eleven industry solutions. Supporting services include TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement, Shingo Prize consulting (YCG is the only certified instructor institution in Asia Pacific), R&D Innovation, HR consulting, and Safety/Health Management. The Business School division provides training including Lean Dojo, certification programs (Green/Black Belt/Master Black Belt), specialized skills, team building, and TRIZ methodology. The company serves Fortune 500 companies and top Chinese enterprise groups across 13+ industries including machinery, electrical, power, steel, electronics, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical devices, financial services, printing, logistics, automotive, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lean Digital Intelligent Manufacturing System (精益数字化智能制造系统 / IMS) Comprehensive intelligent manufacturing system platform combining advisory consulting, solution design, hardware/software integration, implementation, and after-sales services. Used by industrial enterprises for digital transformation and lean production.
• Lean Management Consulting (精益管理) Consulting service applying lean production principles to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency in manufacturing and service processes for enterprise clients.
• Six Sigma Management Consulting (六西格玛管理) Six Sigma management consulting using DMAIC and DFSS methodology to solve operational bottlenecks, reduce costs, and improve process quality in manufacturing, procurement, logistics, R&D, and service functions.
• Total Productive Maintenance Consulting (TPM 全员生产维护) Comprehensive production maintenance consulting service focused on 全员4MY management, equipment operation procedures, scheduled maintenance mechanisms, and professional equipment maintenance standardization to reduce the six big losses.
• Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement Consulting (降本增效) Consulting services combining lean cost management (absolute and relative cost reduction) with lean production efficiency improvement to minimize supply chain costs, eliminate non-value-added activities, and maximize customer value.
• Shingo Prize Consulting (新乡奖) Shingo Prize consulting and certification guidance service helping enterprises apply for the Shingo Prize and improve operational excellence; YCG is the only certified Shingo Prize instructor institution in Asia Pacific.
• R&D Innovation Consulting (研发创新咨询) Comprehensive R&D innovation consulting including product lifecycle management, Six Sigma new product introduction (NPI+DFSS), new product planning, and innovation system consulting using 7S model and DAPATM methodology.
• Digital Transformation Consulting (数字化咨询) Digital transformation consulting services integrating lean management principles with Industry 4.0 and Made in China 2025 strategies, covering digital strategy, smart manufacturing, and data-driven decision making.
• HR Consulting (人力资源咨询) Human resources consulting services including organizational design, talent development, and performance management aligned with lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Business School (商学院) Training Programs Training division offering Lean Dojo, certification programs (Green Belt, Black Belt, Black Belt Master), specialized skills, team building, benchmarking visits, and TRIZ methodology training.
• Safety and Health Management Consulting (安全健康管理) On-site safety and health management consulting services helping enterprises build long-term safety compliance systems with core safety frameworks and quantified improvement outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ primary smart factories delivered
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shingo Prize OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Shingo Prize certified affiliate for Asia Pacific region - one of only 35 globally. Authorized to conduct Shingo Prize assessment, certification, and consulting services in the region. Provides exclusive access to Shingo methodology and best practices for helping Chinese enterprises achieve operational excellence.
• Fortune 500 CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic consulting partnerships with Fortune 500 companies including GE, Honeywell, Caterpillar, and others for Lean Six Sigma implementation.
• National SME Development FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic investment unit of National SME Development Fund, supporting digital transformation initiatives.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember unit of ASQ providing access to global quality management standards and methodologies.
• China Quality AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior member unit of China Quality Association, collaborating on quality management standards and practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gemba Research: Japan-based lean and operational excellence research and consulting firm. Directly comparable to YCG in Toyota Production System-rooted lean methodology, manufacturing focus, and thought leadership on gemba-level improvement.
• GBMP: Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership, a non-profit lean manufacturing consulting and training organization serving industrial firms in North America. Comparable to YCG's lean training, certification, and plant-floor transformation work, though operating at a smaller scale.
• Honsha Associates: Specialist lean and operational excellence consultancy applying Shingo model and TPS to manufacturers. Overlaps with YCG on Shingo Prize consulting methodology, lean deployment depth, and Fortune 500 manufacturing client base.
• Kaizen Institute: Global lean management consulting firm founded by Masaaki Imai, providing Lean, Kaizen, and operational excellence advisory to industrial clients. Directly comparable to YCG in methodology, target customer base (manufacturing enterprises), and consulting service model.
• TBM Consulting Group: US-based lean and operational excellence consultancy focused on manufacturing supply chain transformation. Closely comparable to YCG in service portfolio (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM-style engagements) and enterprise client base.

Broad incumbents

• Roland Berger: Global management consultancy with strong operations and industrial transformation practice serving Chinese and multinational manufacturers. Competes with YCG for large-enterprise operational improvement mandates, though operating at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Resources Connection (RGP): Global consulting firm providing on-demand operational and transformation consulting including lean and process improvement work. Comparable business model of project-based expert deployment to enterprise clients.
• Deloitte Consulting: Big Four professional services firm with manufacturing transformation and Industry 4.0 practices serving the same Chinese SOE and Fortune 500 client base as YCG, though from a much broader portfolio of advisory services.
• McKinsey & Company: Global management consultancy with dedicated Operations Practice serving Chinese SOEs and multinational manufacturers on lean, productivity, and transformation. Competes with YCG at the high end of operational excellence mandates.
• Accenture: Global professional services firm with significant Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing transformation practice. Comparable to YCG's digital consulting arm and IMS-style engagements, but with vastly larger bench and broader technology services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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