and availability. It’s about daily decisions under pressure: tight deadlines, uncertain supply chains, and fast-changing technical needs. This article will show the most common traps and share practical strategies to avoid them. No sales pitch—just market know-how. ...
Imagine an athlete wearing a light, flexible wristband before a morning run. This band doesn’t just measure heart rate—it also checks hydration and body temperature in real time. Sounds futuristic? This kind of device is already real thanks to printed...
In 1998, when the world was excited about the first mobile phones with colour screens, scientists from European universities were working on something else. Their goal was not to make a smaller phone, but to create circuits that could bend, roll, or be attached to...
Imagine the CEO of a tech company reading a quarterly report. He sees that more clients are asking for ESG-compliant components. His purchasing department suggests something new: carbon-based conductive inks and biodegradable films instead of standard FR4 laminate....
Introduction: the buyer at the front lineNot long ago, price and availability were the main things in purchasing. Now, decisions also include sustainability, supply chain risks, geopolitics, raw material costs, ESG goals, and pressure from company boards. If you’re in...
Time to change: ESG is no longer optional In recent years, purchasing has changed from a support function to a strategic one. Today, buyers are on the front lines when companies want to achieve real sustainability goals. The CSRD directive and European ESG reporting...
