Topic outline

  • 2019东北中德管理控制论坛:变局中的管理控制 | Sino-German Controlling Forum Northeast China 2019:Controlling in Times of Uncertainty


    本次活动由下列各方合作举办 | This is a joint event co-organized by


    本次活动得到下列方面的支持 | The event is supported by






  • 时间 | When


    2019年5月28日 9:30 - 17:30 |  May 28, 2019  9:30 - 17:30

  • 地点 | Where


    沈阳世茂希尔顿酒店, 辽宁省沈阳市和平区青年大街374号 (3楼) |

    Hilton Shenyang,3. Floor, No. 374 Qingnian Avenue, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning, China

  • 活动用语 | Event Language


    英语 | English

  • 内容简介 | Content Outline


    Excellent controlling capacities and qualified controlling personnel are key factors for a company's success especially in China. While business environment in China is getting tougher and more uncertain these days, enhancing controlling is becoming a top agenda for all companies which would like to improve or optimize profitability and liquidity of business.

    The first installment of the Sino-German Controlling Forum in Northeast China provides a platform of networking and exchange for both financial and non-financial executives and professionals in German and Chinese business communities in Northeast China, who would like to improve their controlling practice supporting future growth and performance excellence in China.

  • 论坛议程 | Forum Agenda


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    • 9 AM - 9:30 AM Registration, Coffee, Networking
      Participation in “2019 Controlling Survey Northeast China” (via Handy QR Code)

    • 9:30 AM - 9:35 AM  Opening Remarks by German Chamber of Commerce in North China

    • 9:35 AM - 9:55 AM  Short introduction of China Controlling Online Community & ICV China

    • 9:55 AM - 10:35 AM  Key Note Speech 1: Controlling in Joint Ventures - Challenges and Opportunities in Sino-German Joint Ventures in the Automotive Industry
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      • Special characteristics of business in a Sino-German JV
      • Identify & Overcome Controlling challenges in JV
      • The future of Controlling & Opportunities for growth
      • How to help business improve profitability in uncertain time
      • Sample cases for improving labor costs, indirect costs/overheads, and internal logistics


    • 10:35 AM - 10:45 AM    Q&A

    • 10:45 AM - 11 AM    Coffee Break

    • 11 AM - 11:45 AM     Key Note Speech 2: Controlling as value driving Business Partner – Development and challenges in the view of a medium-sized German company in China
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      • External changes of the Controlling environment
      • Actual situation of Controlling in many companies
      • Transformation - How to develop the Finance Function?
      • Key factors to make Controlling a value driving Business Partner
      • How to build up a local team and capability of enhanced Controlling?


    • 11:45 AM - 12 AM    Q&A

    • 12 AM - 1:30 PM    Lunch break

    • 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM    Project Controlling for Profitable Growth: Practice of Brose Automotive in China
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      • Requirements of Project Controlling in Automotive industry
      • Project phases and Project Controlling activities
      • Project Planning and its integration into Business Planning & Annual Budgeting system
      • Project Reporting and KPIs
      • Key success factors for Project Controlling


    • 2:10 PM - 2:40 PM    Q&A

    • 2:40 PM - 3 PM    Coffee Break

    • 3 PM - 3:15 PM    Presentation of the Result of “2019 Controlling Survey Northeast China”

    • 3:15 PM - 4 PM
      Rapid Improvement of Profitability - Project experience from Dr. Schneider Automotive in China
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      • Dr. Schneider Automotive: Who we are and what we do
      • Background and objective of Profit Challenge Project 2018
      • Major approach for direct cost optimization and rapid reaction to market changes
      • Visual management practice for top management
      • Key success factors and lessons learnt


    • 4 PM - 4:30 PM    Q&A

    • 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM    Panel discussion with all speakers

    • 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM    Closing Remarks & Farewell
  • 汇总报告 | Summary Report