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🔍 Find suppliers: The 2025 supplier search guide

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:12:29 GMT

Finding the right supplier is one of the most crucial success factors for any company. Whether you are launching a new product or looking to improve your existing supply chain through purchasing optimization, the reliability and quality of your partners will determine your own chances of success. An unreliable partner can lead to production downtime, quality defects and dissatisfied customers.

But how do you find the perfect partner in a global market full of potential suppliers? The supplier search is much more than a quick search on the internet. It is a strategic process that requires diligence, a clear structure and the right tools.

This guide takes you step by step through the entire process. From the initial needs analysis through the various research channels to the final evaluation and selection, we will show you how to efficiently and accurately find the partner that really suits your company.

Procurement definition: Operational and strategic procurement explained simply

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:12 GMT

Procurement is one of the most important functions of a company and encompasses both operational and strategic aspects. But what exactly is behind these terms?

Success story: Schmidtsche Schack | simple system Magazine

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:45:19 GMT

"We now use simple system to buy not only the piece of paper, but also the pens, the chair and everything else the employee needs, right down to the grinding wheel, the cutter knife or the gloves in the workshop," says Al-Sahwi.

Strategic Procurement: How to develop your effective strategy ➥ Definition, process & benefits

michael.petri@simplesystem.com (Michael Petri [CEO]) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:40:40 GMT

Do you view your purchasing department primarily as a cost center whose main task is to push down prices? Many companies do not fully exploit the potential of their purchasing department. But what if you could transform this area from a mere processing function into a key driver of innovation, risk management and long-term value creation? This is exactly where strategic purchasing comes in. It is the key to realigning your entire procurement function and securing sustainable competitive advantages.

Smart purchasing processes in MRO | simple system Magazine

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:39:48 GMT

Wherever machines need to be kept running, maintenance departments ensure smooth support. To ensure that they are always ready for action, these departments - such as metalworking or toolmaking - need a stock of recurring maintenance items.

Efficient procurement: Procurement tools for optimal purchasing

andy.freund@simplesystem.com (Andy Freund [Senior Growth Manager]) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:18:01 GMT

In the modern business world, procurement tools play a crucial role in designing an efficient and cost-effective procurement process. These softwares are innovative technologies and platforms that help companies optimize their procurement activities.

Procurement software in practice — tools for purchasing 2024

andy.freund@simplesystem.com (Andy Freund [Senior Growth Manager]) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:17:34 GMT

Shopping in 2024 is no longer what it once was. Shopping cart apps, self-service portals, and artificial intelligence have fundamentally changed the way we shop. Digitalization has also found its way into corporate purchasing.

Supplier Segmentation ✔ A Strategic Guide to Your Supplier Management

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:16:10 GMT

Verwaltet Ihr Unternehmen hunderte oder sogar tausende von Lieferanten? Dann wissen Sie: Nicht jeder Lieferant hat die gleiche strategische Bedeutung für Ihren Erfolg. Während einige für den Betrieb unverzichtbar sind, liefern andere lediglich austauschbare Standardprodukte.

The Kraljic Matrix explained simply ✔ The model for strategic procurement

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:14:53 GMT

Stehen Sie auch vor der Herausforderung, ein breites und komplexes Portfolio an Gütern und Dienstleistungen zu managen? Nicht jede Schraube hat die gleiche strategische Bedeutung wie eine Kernkomponente Ihrer Produktion. Doch wie differenzieren Sie systematisch? Wie stellen Sie sicher, dass Ihre wertvollsten Ressourcen – Zeit, Geld und Personal – auf die wirklich kritischen Beschaffungsvorgänge konzentriert werden?

Indirect demand - definition, strategy, practice of indirect purchasing

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:12:29 GMT

Indirect procurement supports the company overall, as opposed to direct procurement of production materials. Effective strategies are aimed at cost optimization and long-term vendor relationships.