HWWI Commodity Price Index continues to increase in June HWWI overall index rose by 6.7 % (US dollar basis) Crude…
European Union’s ESI business sentiment index rises sharply In June of this year, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) rose sharply…
Need for action in digitalization There is apparently a growing concern among German transport companies that they are losing out…
Increased demand and supply bottlenecks for raw materials Producer prices for building materials such as wood, steel or insulation materials…
Interview with Martin Ribbeheger, Head of Corporate Purchasing THIMM Group The family-owned company THIMM is a leading solution provider for…
Keeping costs down with our battle plan! At present, more and more suppliers are approaching our customers to pass on…
Hit the brakes on transport prices now! The current Transport Market Monitor (TMM) shows it: Road transport capacity on the…
Customer interview: Purchasing optimization at value logistics provider Parcel Broker GmbH
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Optimization goals exceeded Parcel Broker GmbH has specialized in shipping jewelry, watches, valuables and other valuables for over 15 years.…
HWWI Commodity Price Index increases further in May HWWI overall index rose by 8 % (US dollar basis) Crude oil…
Since the beginning of 2021, price increases are at 70% Manufacturers of plastic packaging are currently struggling with various adverse…
Rising prices despite economic upturn The economy is currently experiencing a major upswing – but wholesale prices are rising rapidly.…
Paralyzed world trade and rising freight rates The port of Yantian of the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen is experiencing…
GUYA: Logistics power for the energetic tea business! High energy unites! Because it does not only fit the Kloepfel motto…
HWWI Commodity Price Index remains almost unchanged in April HWWI overall index rose by 0.9 % (US dollar basis) Crude…
Interview with Michael Ulverich, COO Koenig & Bauer. Dipl.-Ing. Michael Ulverich, COO of the Würzburg-based printing press manufacturer Koenig &…
How to secure packaging supplies and negotiate prices Across all industries, there is currently a historic price explosion due to…
Mastering supplier audits on remote Visiting key suppliers on site should be a matter of course: Be it initially to…
Sonova acquires Consumer Electronics Audio specialist Sennheiser, known for its headphones, is divesting its consumer division. This division, called “Consumer…