DHL expands global logistics network for the battery and energy industry
DHL Group is significantly expanding its global logistics for batteries and energy storage systems. To achieve this, the group is pooling the resources of its Supply Chain, Global Forwarding and Express divisions. The aim is to handle the entire product life cycle from a single source – from raw material logistics and worldwide transport through to take-back and recycling. Key facts about DHL […]
New capacities for European defence supply chains
To ensure the European defence industry does not stumble over overloaded supply chains as production rises, the Transco Group is investing 40 million euros in a new logistics centre in Singen. The facility combines specialised storage and hazardous goods handling with direct rail and road connections as well as in-house customs clearance – tailored to the requirements of defence and dual-use goods. Key facts Expansion of logistics infrastructure: […]
Conrad is simplifying procurement via the marketplace
Conrad Electronic is significantly simplifying B2B procurement on its sourcing platform: business customers will in future receive the entire marketplace range via Conrad as a central contractual partner, including consolidated billing on a single invoice. Key facts about procurement at Conrad: One central partner: Conrad acts as the sole contractual partner and invoice issuer for millions of marketplace products, eliminating the need to set up separate supplier accounts. Reduce process costs: […]
Continental showcases tyres made from 80 per cent eco-materials
At a glance In the EU research project „ZEvRA“, Continental has presented a concept tyre whose material base comes from over 80 per cent sustainable sources – without noticeable losses in safety and rolling resistance. At the same time, the company is calling for reliable framework conditions from policymakers so that such developments can make the leap from the test track to large-scale production. The key facts Continental [...]
Amazon brings AI shopping advice to WhatsApp
AI shopping assistant launches in the UK Amazon is integrating interactive AI shopping advice directly into its official WhatsApp channel in the UK. Users can search for products, request recommendations and check offers within the chat. However, ordering and payment will ultimately continue as usual in the web shop or via the Amazon app. Key facts about Amazon's AI advice Shopping in chat: Via […]
Critical infrastructure: TÜV warns of security gaps in emergency power and cyber defence
Germany's critical networks are coming under increasing pressure: while attacks on energy and transport networks are rising, significant vulnerabilities are becoming apparent in local emergency care. In every third special building such as hospitals or schools, emergency power systems do not function reliably in an emergency. The TÜV Association is therefore calling for targeted investment from the federal government and operators to fundamentally strengthen resilience against failure.
61st BME Purchasing and Logistics Symposium
The 61st BME Symposium on Purchasing and Logistics addresses the future viability of procurement and supply chains in times of geopolitical, technological and economic uncertainty. Under the motto „Shaping purchasing and supply chains successfully: From talk to action“, the event focuses on digitalisation, operational excellence and networks as key drivers for corporate resilience and innovation. Key facts about the BME Symposium: […]
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 […]
Pentagon accelerates AI procurement for anti-drones
Pentagon accelerates procurement of anti-drone technology with AI platform The Pentagon is drastically accelerating the procurement of anti-drone technologies through a new AI-powered online marketplace developed in collaboration with startup Kaizen Laboratories. Created under a 15 million US dollar contract in under nine weeks, the platform went live at the end of July 2026. The marketplace is intended to dismantle bureaucratic hurdles and enable […]
BMW profits plunge by more than a third
Technical problems with the braking system and weak demand in China are weighing on the quarterly results. The BMW Group is facing significant headwinds in the current financial year: The Munich-based premium car manufacturer’s profit slumped by more than a third (> 33 %) in the past quarter compared with the same period last year. The main reasons for this development are costly delivery suspensions in […]