What Qualisys does

Qualisys (科理咨询（深圳）股份有限公司) is a Shenzhen-headquartered management consulting and professional training firm founded in 1991, serving primarily Chinese manufacturing enterprises, central state-owned enterprises, financial institutions, and Chinese companies expanding internationally. The firm holds exclusive agency rights in Greater China for BDI's DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) cost-reduction methodology, serves as an official MATRIZ certification authority for TRIZ innovation methodology, and delivers Danaher Business System (DBS) Six Sigma and Lean programs. Across 35 years of operations, Qualisys states it has served more than 200 Fortune 500 enterprises, issued over 5,000 professional certifications, and supported more than 1,000 patent filings.

The company's product portfolio spans four lines: methodology consulting (DFMA cost reduction, TRIZ innovation, DBS Lean Six Sigma), professional certification programs (MATRIZ, MIIT AI Center of Excellence Engineer, CGFT in partnership with SAIF and GAFA), enterprise AI solutions under the Qualisys AI sub-brand (including proprietary TORA visual inspection model, Boyu AI platform, and LLM-based marketing and knowledge applications), and financial technology consulting. The firm operates seven offices across China (Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Qingdao, Tianjin, Chongqing) and maintains an international research partner network of over 100 institutions including Fraunhofer, ASQ, MATRIZ, and JMA.

Qualisys generates revenue through enterprise project-based consulting engagements, recurring certification training (both public courses and corporate cohorts), and increasingly through AI product licensing. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales teams, standardized public courses distributed via WeChat, and channel partnerships with international methodology bodies and government-affiliated training programs. Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward productizing AI capabilities and expanding government-recognized certification offerings, notably the MIIT AI Center of Excellence Engineer program launched in 2025.

Name

Qualisys

Legal name

科理咨询（深圳）股份有限公司

Website

https://qualisysgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qualisys is a Shenzhen-based management consulting and training firm founded in 1991 that delivers DFMA cost-reduction, TRIZ innovation, Lean Six Sigma, and enterprise AI solutions to Chinese manufacturers, central SOEs, financial institutions, and globally expanding enterprises, having served 200+ Fortune 500 clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Manufacturing & Operations Excellence (Lean/Six Sigma) (BPAHAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lean Six Sigma for Services & Transactional Processes (EDABAKAC), Industrial Manufacturing Processes (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC) (EDAOAGAE), Quality, Process Improvement & Lean/Six Sigma Certifications (EDAAANAC)

Keywords

• Lean manufacturing consulting
• DFMA cost reduction design
• Six Sigma training
• TRIZ innovation methodology
• Enterprise AI consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Management Consulting Services: Project-based consulting engagements covering lean production, DFMA cost design, supply chain cost reduction, Six Sigma, strategic deployment, and digital transformation for enterprise clients
2. Professional Training & Certification: Public open courses and in-house training programs on DFMA, TRIZ, Six Sigma/DFSS, AI integration, and financial technology; certification programs (DFMA international certification, TRIZ MATRIZ certification, CGFT financial technology certification, AI CoE Engineer certification)
3. Software & Tools: Six Sigma project management software and DFMA cost software tools licensed or provided as part of consulting engagements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Qualisys is a Chinese management and technology consulting firm that provides enterprise consulting services in DFMA cost reduction design, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TRIZ innovation methodology, supply chain optimization, and AI-driven enterprise transformation. The company sells DFMA® cost reduction design consulting (exclusive BDI DFMA software agent for Greater China), professional training and certification programs (DFMA, TRIZ, CGFT, AI CoE Engineer), and licenses Six Sigma project management software. It serves Fortune 500 manufacturers and financial institutions across China with branches in Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Qingdao, Tianjin, and Chongqing.

Product overview

Qualisys (科理咨询（深圳）股份有限公司) is a comprehensive consulting company with four core business divisions: Innovation (创新事业部), Manufacturing (制造事业部), Services (服务事业部), and AI (人工智能事业部). The company operates a platform-plus-services model centered around World Class Innovation (WCI), World Class Manufacturing (WCM), and World Class Services (WCS) frameworks, complemented by the 科理AI sub-brand for artificial intelligence solutions. Key products include DFMA®降本设计 as the flagship methodology service, along with TRIZ certification, DFSS training, supply chain cost management, and AI-powered visual inspection systems. The company also offers various professional certifications including CGFT (特许全球金融科技师) and the MIIT-authorized AI CoE Engineer certification. Services span automotive, home appliances, chemical, pharmaceutical, banking, insurance, and retail industries across China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 科理AI: 智慧营运AI服务品牌，提供AI咨询、培训、应用、部署等一站式全价值链服务，通过'AI成功=管理+人才+技术'模型助力企业全面导入AI。
• WCI (全优产品研发 世界级创新)
• WCM (先进生产制造 世界级制造)
• WCS (科技赋能金融 世界级服务)
• 创新对标中心

Products and services

• DFMA®降本设计 (DFMA Cost Reduction Design) Consulting service using DFMA methodology to help enterprises simplify product design, reduce parts count, and optimize assembly and manufacturing processes to achieve cost reduction and quality improvement from the design stage. Targeted at manufacturing enterprises in automotive, aerospace, home appliances, and electronics sectors.
• WCI全优产品研发 世界级创新 (World-Class Innovation) Comprehensive innovation consulting framework covering product R&D, design for manufacturing, Six Sigma design, customer experience, innovation thinking systems, business model innovation, and TRIZ theory for systematic innovation problem solving.
• WCM先进生产制造 世界级制造 (World-Class Manufacturing) Comprehensive manufacturing consulting framework covering lean management systems, strategic deployment, policy management, lean Six Sigma, TPM equipment management, lean production, star team building, TTT trainer programs, lean digitization, standardized management, and quality assurance.
• WCS科技赋能金融 世界级服务 (World-Class Services) Consulting framework for financial and service industries covering process transformation, experience enhancement, digital transformation, and FinTech services for banking, insurance, securities, and other service sectors.
• 科理AI (Qualisys AI) AI-powered intelligent operations platform providing AI consulting, AI training, AI applications, and AI deployment services for enterprise AI adoption. Includes AI visual inspection systems using proprietary TORA model and Boyu AI platform for manufacturing quality control.
• 丹纳赫DBS (Danaher Business System) Consulting Lean management consulting service based on Danaher's proprietary business system, including Daily Management (DM), Policy Deployment (PD), Problem Solving Process (PSP), and DBS Lean Transformation Four-Step Method.
• 供应链降本管理 (Supply Chain Cost Reduction Management) Supply chain cost reduction service using DFMA software tools combined with consultant expertise. Implements supplier collaborative cost reduction through DFM analysis for design optimization and DFA for component simplification.
• AI视觉检测解决方案 (AI Visual Inspection Solution) AI-powered visual inspection system for manufacturing quality control using computer vision to detect defects in consumer electronics, automotive displays, and gear components with high accuracy and fast modeling capability without coding.
• AI CoE 卓越中心建设 (AI Center of Excellence Construction) AI Center of Excellence construction service to help enterprises build sustainable AI capability systems. Covers AI strategy planning, capability building, pilot projects, and scaled deployment following international best practices.
• 工信部《AI CoE工程师》认证 (MIIT AI CoE Engineer Certification) AI Center of Excellence Engineer certification authorized by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. First nationally recognized AI CoE professional certification in China with three levels (entry, intermediate, advanced).
• 特许全球金融科技师CGFT认证 (CGFT FinTech Certification) Certified Global FinTech Practitioner certification program with academic guidance from Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance. Three-level certification system covering finance, technology, and AI applications in financial services.
• TRIZ国际认证 (MATRIZ TRIZ International Certification) MATRIZ Official certified TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) training and certification programs covering Levels 1-3 user and Level 4-5 expert certification for individuals and enterprises globally.
• DFMA®降本设计认证 (DFMA Cost Reduction Design Certification) International certification course for DFMA cost reduction design methodology, including Levels 1-3 certification programs for enterprise learners and individuals.
• 六西格玛项目管理软件 (Six Sigma Project Management Software) Six Sigma project management software supporting WCM implementation. Assists in DMAIC project tracking, statistical analysis, and process improvement documentation; licensed to enterprises as part of consulting engagements.
• 创新对标中心 (Innovation Benchmarking Center) Physical innovation benchmarking and product teardown research facility in Shenzhen that serves as client communication hub and demonstration base for innovation and cost-reduction methods. Provides product teardown analysis, competitive benchmarking, and cost structure analysis for client R&D, procurement, and management departments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 某装备制造企业获客成本下降35%，销售人均产出提升40%，营销ROI提升65%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BDI (Boothroyd Dewhurst Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationBDI is the origin company of DFMA methodology. Qualisys is the exclusive agent of BDI DFMA software in Greater China (大中华区独家代理) and organizes BDI DFMA global exchange conferences annually, connecting Chinese enterprises with global DFMA practitioners including GM, Ford, Dell, HP, Honeywell, Bose, and Schneider Electric.
• MATRIZ Official (International TRIZ Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQualisys is an official member unit of MATRIZ Official (国际TRIZ协会会员单位) and co-organizes TRIZ certification activities with MATRIZ Official, providing TRIZ training and Level 1-5 certification for enterprises and individuals.
• 中国质量协会 (China Quality Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term cooperation relationship with China Quality Association as one of 100+ research and consulting institutions in Qualisys' international platform network.
• 德国弗劳恩霍夫应用研究促进协会 (Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term cooperation with Fraunhofer as part of international research and consulting institution network.
• 美国质量协会 (American Society for Quality / ASQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term cooperation with ASQ as part of international quality and consulting institution network.
• 日本能率协会 (Japan Management Association / JMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term cooperation with JMA as part of international consulting institution network.
• 上海交通大学上海高级金融学院 / 上海高金金融研究院 (SAIF/GAFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic guidance from Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) for CGFT (特许全球金融科技师) certification program; SAIF GAFA issues the CGFT certificates to qualified examinees.
• 工信部教育与考试中心 (MIIT Education and Examination Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of AI CoE Engineer vocational competency certification — national first innovation; MIIT provides official certification authority while Qualisys AI provides curriculum and training.
• Other international partnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners include: 美国APQC, 美国Google, 德国Qualica, 比利时Odoo, 新加坡国立大学, 英国BEYOND PHILOSOPHY, 印度Satven, 韩国TENERGY

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Roland Berger: Roland Berger is a major global management consultancy with a strong operations and industrial practice serving Chinese manufacturing and industrial clients, overlapping with Qualisys' enterprise consulting footprint but at much larger scale.
• Boston Consulting Group: BCG is a global top-tier management consulting firm with established lean/operations practices in China, competing with Qualisys for the same Fortune 500 and SOE transformation mandates though at broader scope and scale.
• Bain & Company: Bain & Company is a global management consultancy whose operations practice and APAC presence overlap with Qualisys' enterprise transformation and operational excellence engagements with Chinese multinationals.
• McKinsey & Company: McKinsey's McKinsey Operations and Transformation practices serve large Chinese manufacturing and financial services clients—overlapping with Qualisys' WCM/WCS/AI engagements though at significantly broader scope.

Emerging players

• PractiLean / Lean Enterprise Institute: Lean Enterprise Institute is a US-based research and education organization that disseminates lean thinking globally through training and conferences—adjacent peer to Qualisys' lean training/education business but without the consulting execution arm.

Direct peers

• 远大方略管理咨询集团: 远大方略 is a Chinese management consulting group focused on lean production, cost reduction, and operations improvement—directly competing with Qualisys' WCM division for Chinese manufacturing clients with similar methodology-led offerings.
• Kaizen Institute: Kaizen Institute is a global consulting and training firm dedicated to continuous improvement / lean methodology with multi-country operations—analogous to Qualisys' lean consulting, certification, and on-site transformation work for manufacturing enterprises.
• TBM Consulting Group: TBM Consulting Group is a global operations and supply chain consulting firm specializing in lean transformation, Six Sigma, and operational excellence—directly comparable to Qualisys' WCM and DFMA service portfolio for large manufacturing clients.
• Gemba Academy: Gemba Academy delivers lean manufacturing training, content, and consulting services to enterprise clients—parallel to Qualisys' public open courses, in-house training, and lean transformation engagements.
• MoreSteam: MoreSteam provides Lean Six Sigma training, certification, and process improvement technology to enterprises globally, directly competing with Qualisys' Six Sigma / DFSS training and Six Sigma project management software offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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