Since 2020, the whole world has been affected by COVID-19. Companies in the global supply chain are confronted with unknown…

For many European companies, suppliers' continuous improvement in projects with Chinese suppliers is a complex task covering the whole project…

Evaluation, selection and continuous measurement of suppliers belong to the most essential processes performed in organizations today. Traditionally, competitive bidding…

There are three most common types of supplier audits in the manufacturing industry: system audits, process audits, and product audits.…

In international supply chains, where customers and suppliers are in different countries, it is crucial to have open and intensive…

Sourcing from abroad can be an attractive option for many industrial companies to achieve further cost advantages and innovative solutions.…

Introduction: The German (Federal)Parliament approved the “Supply Chain Due Diligence Act” (hereinafter referred to as the "Supply Chain Act") on…

Sourcing from abroad can have many advantages, e.g., you can achieve higher cost-efficiency and enlarge the product portfolio. However, due…

There are a number of challenges to overcome in international procurement, such as cultural and language barriers, lack of customer…