Ukraine crisis currently exacerbating raw material shortages in Germany
Currently, the war in Ukraine is exacerbating the pandemic-related shortage of raw materials. How should companies respond to this development?
Why personal communication will remain essential in rubber & plastics projects in the future
Even in the digital age, personal communication still has a raison d’être. In rubber and plastics projects, it is even essential.
Rubber and plastic products in supply chain management – what you need to know
Rubber and plastic components sometimes bring their own requirements in supply chain management. What should manufacturing companies consider here?
6 tips for more supply security: how to make your resource procurement crisis-proof
When the next commodity crisis comes, be ready. Here are six tips to achieve more supply security.
Raw material shortages due to Corona: How manufacturing companies should react.
The current shortage of raw materials has led to supply bottlenecks for rubber and plastic components worldwide. How can companies respond to this?
Are framework contracts for rubber and plastics worthwhile?
Especially in times of crisis, framework contracts for rubber and plastic molded parts have clear advantages over individual orders.
Rubber & Plastics: Global sourcing is not always the best procurement strategy
Global sourcing is also considered the gold standard of procurement for rubber and plastics. However, this does not make sense in all scenarios.
Is rubber & plastics sourcing from Asia compatible with flexible Supply-Chain-Management?
Rubber & plastic sourcing from Asia is cheap, but vulnerable in times of crisis. Are European suppliers the better alternative?