Recession announced for industrialized countries – including Germany The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently published new forecasts regarding the growth…
Increase of 4.8 percent compared to the previous month In February 2023, new orders in manufacturing increased by 4.8 percent…
Battery-electric tractor unit for more sustainability Logistics company DB Schenker will be adding 100 battery-electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz to its…
As part of a representative survey conducted by the independent business magazine brand eins and Statista, the Kloepfel Group has…
Competent solution approaches in technical procurement Technical procurement increases real benchmarking and competition with alternative suppliers, but also the (further)…
Matchmaker between parts and manufacturing processes What role do manufacturing costs play in technical sourcing? For us, technical sourcing is…
Guest article by A.B.S. “In procurement lies the profit” is an old merchant’s adage that still holds true today. Negotiations…
How can companies defend against cyber-attacks? Protect against cyber attacks Measures in case of emergency The danger of cyber-attacks on…
Customer Interview: How Meyra got the research grant with EPSA Interview with Andreas Nahrwold, Head of Development for manual wheelchairs…
Understanding the Politicization of China’s Economy Is the politicization of China’s economy a threat to SMEs? In my opinion, the…
China is aiming to be the world leader: What is their secret to success What do German-speaking companies need to…
HWWI Commodity Price Index again fell by double digits in February Index for energy commodities declines by 12.3 % (US…
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Investment to secure forecast copper demand Stellantis recently announced an investment in a copper mine project in Argentina. According to…
Price expectations decline Noticeably fewer companies are planning to raise prices in the next three months. This is shown by…
Reduction of CO2 emissions in the supply chain From 2024, the BMW Group will purchase so-called CO2-reduced aluminum from Rio…
Interview with Prof. Dr. Karl Pilny Why medium-sized companies should not turn their backs on China and Asia altogether Many…
Interview with Prof. Dr. Karl Pilny RCEP free trade agreement: great opportunities for SMEs Southeast Asia is also a great…