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.

    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.

    Webinar
    26.05.2026
     | Webinar

    Entering the Defence Growth Market

    How mechanical and plant engineering companies can seize new opportunities in the defence industry, build delivery capability, and systematically qualify for defence value chains.

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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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    Webinar
    20.05.2026
     | Webinar

    Webinar Rail Pulse Check

    Insights & Learnings from our Rail Pulse Check 2026

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    Webinar
    21.05.2026
     | Webinar

    Smart, strong, efficient: Optimize working capital with AI, reduce costs, and make complexity manageable! AI decides the future of your supply chain. (EN)

    Learn how AI-driven inventory optimisation cuts waste, frees working capital and builds resilience, with insights from the 2026 DACH study and proven case examples.

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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.

    Success Story
     

    Supply Chain Excellence at Sulzer

    Sulzer built a global Supply Chain Excellence programme with H&Z, strengthening capabilities and embedding strategic approaches across functions.