Specialist Lexicon for Purchasing & Procurement
Specialist terms from purchasing and supply chain management
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Private Equity Carve-out: Success Factors in Procurement
- 07.05.2026
- KLOEPFEL by EPSA
The most important thing first: the success of a Private Equity (PE) carve-out is largely decided at the purchasing stage. Since this function often accounts for 50–60…
Value Management in Procurement: Reducing Costs, Increasing Value
- 05.05.2026
- KLOEPFEL by EPSA
The most important thing first: Value Management (VM) in procurement is the strategic key to increasing profitability without compromising product quality…
EU AI Act: Requirements, Implementation, and Compliance for Businesses
- 24.04.2026
- KLOEPFEL by EPSA
The most important thing first: The EU AI Act has been the binding legal basis for Artificial Intelligence in Europe since 2026. It divides…
Demand Management: Definition, Strategies and Optimisation
- 21.04.2026
- KLOEPFEL by EPSA
The most important thing to start with: Demand Management is far more than a simple sales forecast; it is the strategic nerve centre of a resilient company….
Single vs. Multiple Sourcing in Procurement: Strategies Compared
- 16.04.2026
- KLOEPFEL by EPSA
First and foremost: the choice between single and multiple sourcing in 2026 has shifted from a purely operational pricing issue…
EU-Mercosur Agreement: Definition and Impact
- 15.04.2026
- KLOEPFEL by EPSA
The most important thing first: The EU-Mercosur agreement is the largest planned free trade agreement in the world. It aims to remove trade barriers between the...
Domino effect in business: Purchasing decides the margin
- 10.04.2026
- KLOEPFEL by EPSA
The most important thing first: Purchasing
AI in Purchasing: 10 Tips for Measurable Savings
- 10.04.2026
- KLOEPFEL by EPSA
The most important thing first: Companies will achieve measurable savings in procurement through the strategic use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 2026…
Optimise product groups in purchasing with AI✅
- 02.04.2026
- KLOEPFEL by EPSA
The most important thing first: AI-powered optimisation of product groups marks the turning point in 2026 from purely administrative management towards…
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): New EU Rules for Packaging 2026
- 01.04.2026
- KLOEPFEL by EPSA
The main thing first: The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) standardises waste law across Europe and…
Benchmarking in Purchasing: How Companies Save Up to 20% Costs %
- 01.04.2026
- KLOEPFEL by EPSA
The most important thing first: Purchasing benchmarking is the systematic comparison of prices, processes, and performance with competitors or market leaders...
Predictive Analytics: Definition, Methods and Best Practices
- 31.03.2026
- KLOEPFEL by EPSA
The most important thing first: Predictive analytics uses historical data, statistical algorithms, and machine learning to predict the likelihood of future outcomes. It…