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Impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism regulation on...
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Impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism regulation on...

The regulation aims to combat climate change by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Blueprint: Unveiling the future of automotive procurement
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Blueprint: Unveiling the future of automotive procurement

As the automotive industry faces the triple challenge of electrification, autonomous driving, and innovative mobility models, the role of procurement has never been more critical.

Empowering sustainability in healthcare to tackle the transiti...
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Empowering sustainability in healthcare to tackle the transiti...

Companies must start reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent irreversible climate change damage. With the 5th highest CO2 emissions globally, the healthcare sector must lead the transition to net zero, with procurement support essential for success.

Responding to the red sea crisis
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Responding to the red sea crisis

What can companies do now and how can they protect themselves against supply bottlenecks and rising freight prices in the long term?

Study on the EU supply chain law: How well prepared are compan...
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Study on the EU supply chain law: How well prepared are compan...

The European Parliament and the EU member states agreed on the EU Supply Chain Act in December 2023. Find out how well the participants are prepared for the changes.

Procurement and Supply Chain trends for 2024
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Procurement and Supply Chain trends for 2024

More than half of a typical company’s total annual budget will be spent with external suppliers. Yet CEOs often spend only 1% of their time with these vital partners, relying on their procurement team to manage the relationships.

Develop creative strategies to achieve NEGOTIATION Excellence
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Develop creative strategies to achieve NEGOTIATION Excellence

Negotiations take place everywhere in business, most of all in procurement, for example in awarding contracts and annual meetings. Nevertheless, many procurement departments do not succeed in exploiting the full potential of these negotiations.

Results of the Raw Materials Study 2023 in cooperation with Ha...
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Results of the Raw Materials Study 2023 in cooperation with Ha...

Around 100 corporate and procurement decision-makers shared their opinions and current approaches to raw materials management in procurement with us this year.

AI in Procurement – Digital Panel 2023
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AI in Procurement – Digital Panel 2023

In a recent high-profile panel discussion key thought leaders from various industries debated the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the realm of procurement. The insights shared during this discussion shed light on how AI is revolutionizing the procurement landscape.

Interview on negotiation excellence with Matthias Schranner
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Interview on negotiation excellence with Matthias Schranner

Matthias Schranner used to be a police negotiator; today, he advises politicians and businesses. He talks to us about the most serious mistakes when negotiating, the role your value system plays, and getting the timings absolutely right.