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Article 15.12.2025 6 min. reading time

2025 Review – The New Reality in Technical Parts Procurement

Comprehensive 2025 year-end review of technical parts procurement: price trends, TLC/TCO strategies, AI integration, supply chain security, and digital transformation insights.

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Checklist 09.12.2025 7 min. reading time

Buyers checklist

This compact, application-oriented checklist supports technical buyers in preparing, implementing and following up on procurement projects.

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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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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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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 Updated: 10.09.2026 8 min. reading time

Building long-term supplier relationships through innovation and transparency

Strategic supplier partnerships are becoming a decisive competitive factor in the European manufacturing market. This article shows how technical procurement teams strengthen supplier relationships through co-engineering, the 10-Cs model, and digital risk management.

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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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