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The IHS Markit/BME-Einkaufsmanager-Index fell by 1.8 points to 49.7 in January 2019 compared to the previous month. The German PMI thus fell below the 50-point mark for the first time since November 2014. read more »

The House of Commons voted by a large majority against the withdrawal agreement with the European Union. This decision makes an unregulated Brexit with serious consequences for companies more and more likely. read more »

In view of the growing reluctance of many companies and customers as well as the still restrained demand in the automotive industry, the German industrial PMI fell by 0.3 points to 51.5 in December 2018 compared with the previous month. read more »

The Association für Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics (BME) wishes all its employees, members and business partners a happy new year and much success for 2019! read more »

At the 4th Global Pharma Supply Chain Congress 2019, the BME expects around 200 international supply chain top managers from the pharmaceutical, medical technology, biotechnology and generics sectors to attend. read more »

Manufacturing PMI slips to 31-month low as downturn in new orders deepens read more »

The current global challenges and megatrends of digital transformation as well as the associated repositioning of procurement were central topics of the 53rd BME Symposium Purchasing and Logistics. The largest Procurement Summit in Europe ended after... read more »

Current trends in purchasing: economic engine stutters, trade conflicts burden commodity markets, no alternative to active risk management. At the BME press conference, experts showed what will gain importance in supply chain management. read more »

The shipbuilding company convinced the jury with a holistically implemented concept for success. The prize was awarded on Wednesday during the morning plenary session at the 53rd BME Symposium Purchasing and Logistics. read more »