According to the latest BME survey “Sustainability in Procurement,” companies do not currently view sustainability as a top priority. Ongoing fallout from the pandemic and geopolitical unrest are instead front and centre. You can read more about this here.
 

As in the previous year, Christmas business is affected by supply bottlenecks. While the effects of the Corona pandemic were previously responsible for disrupted supply chains, the reasons have now become more complex.

Soccer now plays an important role as an economic factor. TV broadcasters, sponsors, breweries, the logistics industry, the advertising sector and ultimately also the government, all profit from it. However, how powerful is soccer when it comes to its impact on industrial sectors and thus the economy overall?
 

Gifts for business partners should bring cheer and strengthen business relations. However, you will have to comply with some tax regulations. You must also avert suspicions of bribery. Find out here how to make gift-giving unproblematic.
 

On Black Friday, consumers can look forward to extreme discounts on many products. However, even companies in the business customer segment should not ignore this day of promotions. Below, you will learn about the options available to the B2B segment.
 

Timber, a historically abundant and versatile resource, central to countless industries and a cornerstone of construction for centuries, has been in critically short supply in Germany for some time. This shortage is perplexing, and frankly alarming, considering that Germany continues to export significant quantities of timber.  

 The situation has resulted in a dramatic doubling of timber prices, impacting everyone from individual homeowners undertaking renovations to large construction companies executing major projects.  

 This detailed analysis, presented t ...

International crises have led to a change in supply and demand on the market, which is reflected in a sharp increase in the price of energy and raw materials. The result is high inflation, the consequences of which are also causing tremendous problems for UK companies. Although they have no control over the causes, there are several internal actions they can take to counteract inflation.
 

Telephone conferences quickly meet their limits when it comes to meetings, presentations or job interviews - online meetings are completely different. These do not only reduce the costs of travel, accommodations or the organization of meetings. Virtual meetings frequently make departmental cooperation at a distance more productive and provide the basis for more attractive work models, such as working from home. You can find a list of popular tools for online meetings here.
 

In 2022, europages is celebrating its 40 year anniversary – and it has come a long way since its inception. In our interview, Sandra Yönter, Managing Director at Visable International, the provider of europages, reflects on the brand’s history and tells us what’s in store for Europe’s leading B2B platform.
 

In 2022, the largest European B2B procurement platform europages and the leading B2B platform in the DACH region wlw (formerly "Wer liefert was") will celebrate their anniversaries. Two good reasons to pause for a moment and take a look at the history of purchasing and procurement.
 

The corona pandemic experiences demonstrate the potential fragility of supply chains The deployment of digital technologies is recommended to respond to these risks more effectively. The Gartner Report takes a look ahead and shows the 8 IT trends that will dominate the management of supply chains.
 

According to the Ofgem 2022 Supply and Retail Market research, the gas and energy price has seen a 250% increase in the United Kingdom from January 2021 to January 2022. It is also estimated that by April 2022, household energy prices will increase by 54%. This trend isn’t exclusive to the UK, with many other European countries experiencing a similar trend. In Germany, wholesale electricity prices tripled in 2021 while other European countries including Poland, France, Italy and Spain are experiencing energy bills at an all-time high.
 

Spain is a major global exporter.  From its gastronomic products, footwear and fashion items to its technological innovation, Spain positions itself as a key supplier for exporting to neighboring countries and other continents. Through europages' vast network, we have identified the sectors most in demand by European importers seeking Spanish products and services.
 

The business world is undergoing a significant transformation as companies increasingly recognize the critical importance of integrating sustainability into their core operations. This shift is driven not only by the growing expectations of stakeholders but also by the evolving regulatory landscape, particularly within the European Union (EU). One of the most significant recent developments is the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which entered into force on 25 July 2024. This directive represents a fundamental change in how businesses are expected to operate, mandating ...