Insights & Events

Welcome to the H&Z Insight Hub. Explore the latest insights and events that help you unlock new opportunities and drive meaningful progress.

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    Press
    21.05.2026

    H&Z Group acquires jupitos

    H&Z further strengthens its capabilities in digital procurement transformation and expands its expertise across the entire value chain.

    Webinar
    25.06.2026
     | Webinar

    RfQ to SOP: Smarter.Faster.More Successful

    This webinar shows automotive suppliers how to optimize the RFQ-to-SOP process through smarter operations, AI-driven decision-making, and best practices to boost speed, competitive

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    Press
    12.05.2026

    Verena Giovanazzi joins H&Z as COO

    With extensive expertise in transformation and integration, Verena Giovanazzi strengthens H&Z’s leadership team as COO and Group Board member.

    Article
    08.05.2026

    The Role of AI in Procurement: Use Cases

    Practical examples show how AI supports sourcing, contracts, spend analysis and risk monitoring, improving speed and consistency while keeping judgement.

    Article
    06.05.2026

    The Role of AI in Procurement

    AI is moving procurement beyond manual workflows towards more reliable, scalable execution by reshaping how data, processes and decisions connect in daily operations.

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    Event
    18.06.2026
     | Munich

    Business Breakfast: Targeting value creation in procurement

    Business Breakfast Munich on targeting value creation in procurement.

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    Recap
    22.04.2026
     - 24.04.2026
     | Frankfurt

    Handelsblatt Annual Conference Restructuring

    Our experts were part of the Handelsblatt Annual Conference and shared interesting insights into restructuring strategies and transformation.

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    Recap
    22.04.2026
     | Munich

    H&Z Connects Rail

    China’s growing role in the European rail market and its strategic implications.

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    Recap
    22.04.2026
     | Frankfurt

    Deutsche Investorenkonferenz

    At the Deutsche Investorenkonferenz, our experts shared insights into private equity.

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    3rd Party Event
    27.04.2026
     - 28.04.2026
     | Düsseldorf

    CPO Summit 2026 Handelsblatt

    Find our experts at the CPO Summit to unlock insights in cross-sector issues affecting procurement.

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    Recap
    21.05.2026
     | Frankfurt

    H&Z Connects Financial Services

    The first Financial Services Get-Together 2026 explores market outlooks, transformation and growth perspectives.

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    Success Story
     

    From Carve-Out to Independence

    How Keenfinity Group built an independent procurement function after the €1bn Bosch carve-out — delivering EBITDA impact above plan within the first standalone phase.