Insights & Events

Europe’s defence ramp-up will be decided by industrial execution: how quickly manufacturers can scale production, strengthen the supply base and decide at the pace of demand.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

This study by Lünendonk and H&Z sets out evidence-based approaches for German industry to strengthen its operational performance and build resilience.

To finance the energy transition and to maintain competitiveness, utility companies urgently need to identify and realise potential savings in overhead costs.

The timber industry in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland is facing a convergence of multiple crises. Companies must adapt to ensure long-term competitiveness.

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

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

AI in procurement is moving from promise to practice. This whitepaper explores how AI adds value across the procurement chain and drives real impact.

The newest H&Z Flash survey shows, that cost pressure is rising, EBITDA visibility is limited, and many industrial companies remain only partially prepared.

How German regional banks use customer value, productivity and integrated management to systematically leverage earnings potential in the private customer business.

This H&Z study compares how GenAI and AI agents perform in real tasks. It shows where performance improves, where it stabilises, and what that means for structuring knowledge work.