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Article 02.12.2025 9 min. reading time
Supply chain resilience: Why European suppliers are essential
Technical buyers discover how European suppliers help to stabilise the supply chain, with a particular focus on regional strategies.
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Guide 25.11.2025 5 min. reading time
Digitalisation guide
This guide outlines ways to achieve digital transformation in technical purchasing, including the use of tools, workflows and best practices.
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Case Study 20.11.2025 4 min. reading time
Precision-turned parts from the Black Forest
A medium-sized CNC manufacturer demonstrates how innovative machining solutions and a broad range of machinery can help them win new customer sectors.
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Whitepaper 11.11.2025 8 min. reading time
Supply chain risks: Purchasing in the face of multiple challenges
This whitepaper analyses the key risks associated with global supply chains, offering technical buyers practical strategies to increase resilience.
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Guide 04.11.2025 4 min. reading time
10 criteria for successful supplier selection
The 10C model outlines technical criteria for systematic supplier evaluation and provides specific tips for operational implementation in purchasing.
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Case Study 28.10.2025 4 min. reading time
How a PropTech startup digitalized its procurement
Dr. Matthias Kramer shows how Termios optimized the procurement of mechanical components with Techpilot and accelerated the industrialization process.
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Article 21.10.2025 6 min. reading time
Strategic supplier management in small and medium-sized industrial companies
Technical decision-makers in SMEs learn how structured supplier development and selection can strengthen their procurement strategy.
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Case Study 14.10.2025 4 min. reading time
When Swiss precision meets Industry 4.0
A supplier from Switzerland demonstrates how long-term customer relationships can be built through precision, flexibility, and collaborative partnerships.
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Article 09.10.2025 8 min. reading time
Fostering long-term partnerships and innovation through transparency
This article explores ways in which technical buyers can support innovation processes through strategic supplier retention.
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Article 30.09.2025 6 min. reading time
Risk management and compliance for resilient supply chains
Purchasing professionals gain insights into effective risk management and compliance methods for securing complex supply chains.
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