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Event
13.10.2026
 | Munich

Business Breakfast: Targeting value creation in procurement

Business Breakfast Munich on targeting value creation in procurement.

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Event
13.10.2026
 | The Fable, London

AI with Impact Business Breakfast

A London breakfast and networking event for procurement leaders showcasing where AI is creating measurable procurement impact and which use cases are worth prioritising.

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Buyers x Builders
Event
22.09.2026
 | Munich

Builders x Buyers Munich | Oktoberfest Edition

Builders x Buyers is an invite-only roundtable for senior procurement executives exploring what the AI shift means for their people, processes and operating models.

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Event
17.09.2026
 | Munich

H&Z Connect Sustainable Leaders

A SUSTAINX community event for sustainable leaders on “From Net Zero to Real Zero – How Companies Can Deliver Effective Decarbonization”

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Event
16.09.2026
 | Munich

AI with Impact – CTO Edition | Munich

An invite-only roundtable for CTOs on the realities of AI adoption with focused discussions under Chatham House Rules on what creates measurable value.

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Strategy Paper
10.08.2026

URBAN MOBILITY PLANNING

Building a robust data foundation that starts taking hidden costs into account enables cities to tap into new potential for sustainable mobility planning.

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Strategy Paper
10.08.2026

GERMANY’S FIBRE-OPTIC MARKET

The logic of ‘homes passed’ first, monetisation later is faltering. Fibre-optic companies must reassess their operational and legal options to secure a future in the market.

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Pulse Check
05.08.2026

Aerospace & Defence Pulse Check Q2/2026

The defence boom has become a business reality. Our Q2/2026 survey shows how companies are scaling operations and turning rapid growth into lasting profitability.

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Pulse Check
04.08.2026

Industrial Goods Pulse Check H1/2026

Machinery and plant engineering leaders are prioritising margin, cash, and resilience. Our H1/2026 survey shows where execution still falls short.

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Success Story
 

Procurement Impact from Day One

How MacGregor established an independent procurement function that delivered savings above target, strengthened governance and positioned procurement as a strategic contributor.

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Study
29.07.2026

Net Working Capital Study 2026

Net Working Capital rose 7% across DACH manufacturing between 2019 and 2024, driven by inventory. See where manufacturing companies can release cash and boost liquidity.

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Ondemand
23.07.2026
 | Webinar

Unlock Cash with AI

Learn how companies are using AI to optimize inventory, unlock working capital, and manage their supply chains more intelligently. Gain exclusive insights from the H&Z Net Working

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