Purchasing Controlling & KPIs in Procurement
transforms procurement from a purely operational ordering department into the company's strategic value-creation and risk manager. By linking hard financial metrics (such as EBIT-effective cost savings and working capital) with operational performance metrics (such as the OTIF rate, maverick buying rate, and supplier risk scores), procurement controlling measurably drives corporate success, safeguards supply chains, and uncovers untapped savings potential running into the millions.
EU Packaging Regulation: New rules for food
A decisive turning point for the food and packaging industry: with the deadline of 12 August 2026, the first directly applicable requirements of the new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR – Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2025/40) will enter into force. While the media mostly report on the takeaway coffee cup or the pizza box at the snack bar, this goes considerably too […]
EU regulation changes hospital procurement
New EU laws (EHDS, NIS-2, AI Regulation, and CRA) are completely changing the rules for IT procurement in hospitals. Those purchasing new systems must consider data protection, IT security, and legal compliance from the outset. Procurement is thus transforming from a mere ordering department into a crucial decision-maker for legal certainty in day-to-day hospital operations. The key facts at a glance: EHDS & […]
trans-o-flex ThermoMed Austria optimises delivery through new software and digital processes
The most important thing first: trans-o-flex ThermoMed Austria (TMA) is optimising its delivery processes at all four Austrian locations by introducing new dispatch software and a digital self-check-in module, which will enable more efficient route planning, shorter departure times, and more accurate delivery time windows for recipients. Key facts More efficient route planning: New dispatch software automatically creates optimal routes for delivery vehicles, taking into account [...]
AI in Procurement – Only 2 Percent Have a Clear Strategy
New study reveals: AI in procurement often lacks a strategic foundation – only two per cent are well prepared Although artificial intelligence is increasingly being trialled in procurement, there is almost no strategic use of it. This is the finding of a recent survey by procurement consultancy KLOEPFEL by EPSA, which polled 62 procurement managers. The data clearly shows: AI […]
Implement AI Act swiftly: TÜV Association warns of risks of watering it down
Consistent rules for safe AI in industry. On the occasion of the start of Hannover Messe 2026, the TÜV Association has called for the swift implementation of the EU AI Act based on the EU Commission's proposal, in order to create a uniform legal framework for industrial AI applications across Europe. The aim is to establish a reliable framework for the use of artificial intelligence in industry. [...]
Optimise product groups in purchasing with AI✅
First things first: AI-supported optimisation of product groups will mark the turning point in 2026 from purely administrative management to proactive value creation. By using machine learning and automated classification, companies will achieve spend transparency of over 95 %, identify potential savings in real time and almost completely eliminate maverick buying. Strategic purchasing is changing [...]
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): New EU Rules for Packaging 2026
The most important thing first: The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) harmonises waste law across Europe and replaces national standalone solutions. From 2026, the first major restrictions will come into force: these include the ban on certain single-use packaging, strict empty space targets of a maximum of 40 % for mail-order and the obligation for EU-wide standardised disposal instructions. Companies must adapt their packaging design […]
Transparency in Purchasing: Increase Control, Maximise Profit
The most important thing upfront: transparency in procurement is far more than just clean data management – it is the financial backbone of any successful company. Those who digitally record their spending flows (Spend Analysis) and supplier relationships seamlessly eliminate expensive blind flights and uncontrolled purchases (Maverick Buying). In practice, this leads to a reduction in direct costs by an average of 10 […]
Savings potentials in purchasing: 7 ways to more profit
Das Wichtigste in Kürze: Um die Profitabilität nachhaltig zu steigern, müssen Unternehmen gezielt Einsparpotenziale im Einkauf identifizieren und ausschöpfen. Ein optimierter Einkauf ist der effizienteste Hebel für das EBIT: Durch die Kombination aus digitalisierten Prozessen, strategischer Bedarfsbündelung und einer konsequenten TCO-Betrachtung lassen sich die Beschaffungskosten oft um 10 % bis 25 % senken – eine […]