TeDo offers comprehensive support to foreign companies in Russia helping improve key functions and achieve asset management excellence as well as design and implement operating models, address risks and reduce costs.
Our clients know that they will find the best support for their strategic and operational initiatives. They appreciate an opportunity to work with seasoned professionals who have an in-depth understanding of foreign business needs in Russia, are well aware of the industry context and have knowledge of industry best practices.
We rank 2nd in the RAEX’s rating: Consulting Companies and Groups: Strategy Consulting (2025)
A complete range of professional services for business transformation
A strong track record of supporting foreign companies with Russian market entry, expansion and operational performance improvement
Breadth and depth of capabilities in sectors where foreign companies are especially active
Russian Market Entry Support
Russian market entry strategy
We will define strategic objectives for your business development
We will define your target client and key requirements / product characteristics
We will define market and customer segments and product portfolios by sales channel
We will prioritise regions of presence
We will recommend most demanded products and price levels (against competition)
We will assess risks, develop ways to mitigate them and come up with the best-fit market entry strategy
Value-added services / product portfolio strategy
We will develop the best product portfolio for your Russian business tailored for the target audience needs encompassing both essential products / services and new offerings
We will assess prospects for new products and services depending on customer preferences
We will prepare detailed estimations of investment needs, resource and capability requirements and anticipated value to be captured
Sales development (customer experience)
We will develop sales effectiveness improvement programme
We will map your customer experience and hold focus interviews with customers and potential customers
We will define priority customer touchpoints, manage the Mystery Shopper research in the client’s Russian business and at key competitors and compare sales approach and key metrics with Russian peers
Employee Performance and Development Support
Staff costs benchmarking. Highlighting applicable best practices
We will compare your company staff costs in absolute and relative terms with Russian peers, including salaries, bonuses, travel expenses, voluntary medical insurance, learning, hiring and employment termination costs
We will pinpoint local best practices applicable to your company enabling you to reduce and flexibly manage people costs
Organisational structure, KPIs and motivation system to support an ambitious growth strategy of your Russian business
We will develop an organisational and functional structure for your Russian business in line with your revenue growth targets and Russian regulatory requirements
We will help to decompose your ambitious growth targets for Russia to the level of KPIs of executives and employees
We will develop a motivation system aligned with the Russian mindset that will maximise revenue and profit per rouble of payroll for your Russian business
Russian business headcount and HR management Rapid business growth often goes hand in hand with such ‘development disorders’ as overhiring or skills mismatches.
We will model your business headcount based on utilisation drivers with a view to keep your headcount at optimal levels for years ahead
We will prepare sets of requirements and competencies for your employees and help to conduct their appraisal
Business Development Operating Model Support
Treasury function evolution
We will conduct analysis and benchmarking of Russian banks, define client requirements and select banks that meet the client requirements
We will prepare a business case for the customer lending system, i.e., an in-house bank vs outsourcing
Expert support in putting in place and automating Russian accounting processes
We will prepare responses to complex Russian accounting issues
We will map your chart of accounts and transaction sub- ledgers
We will propose an approach to RAR automation
Demand forecasting and inventory management In the conditions of double-digit business growth and the pressure to deliver consistently great customer service, you have to improve accuracy of your demand forecasts and develop an appropriate inventory management strategy.
We will come up with solutions to improve forecasting accuracy and optimise product inventory so as to meet the demand on the one side and prevent overstocking on the other side
Logistics infrastructure development
We will help you to manage your regional expansion in the best way possible
We will model an optimal warehouse and transport network based on the regional demand forecast
We will analyse the transport company market and help you to select the provider that fits best for your business
We will help you to draft a template agreement for warehousing services (including SLA and contractor bonus-molus motivation)