BME Startup Crunch and Reifenhäuser Visit: Strengthening Procurement Strategies

On November 4-5, 2024, procurement professionals gathered for the BME Startup Crunch, a key industry event focused on innovation in procurement. A highlight of the event was a presentation by Jörg Stolz, Head of Procurement at Reifenhäuser, at Novotel Köln. Stolz shared insights into Reifenhäuser’s Procurement Strategy 2030, emphasizing the role of AI in procurement and the importance of a structured commodity strategy.

Key Insights from the Presentation

The session attracted participants from several SME companies, including Ecoclean, Orion, and Beyer, who explored how digital procurement solutions can enhance their operations. One of the central discussions was around supplier scouting challenges, where it became evident that digital tools play a crucial role in enabling efficient and strategic decision-making.

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A key takeaway was that Matchory functions as a complementary software within Reifenhäuser’s broader digital procurement ecosystem, helping to improve supplier identification and strategic sourcing.

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Collaborative Workshop at Reifenhäuser Headquarters

The following day, Matchory visited Reifenhäuser’s headquarters in Troisdorf for a workshop aimed at further integrating Matchory into Reifenhäuser’s daily procurement operations.

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Currently, a structured procurement strategy exists for key commodity groups, supported by various digital tools. The discussion centered on optimizing the use of digital procurement solutions, with a particular focus on turned and milled parts.

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Next Steps for Collaboration

The workshop concluded with a plan to:

Engage commodity managers and technical experts in refining supplier scouting processes.
Enhance procurement visibility using digital solutions.
Further integrate Matchory into Reifenhäuser’s procurement strategy.

This initiative represents a proactive step in digitalizing procurement operations, ensuring efficiency and strategic alignment. The collaboration between Reifenhäuser and Matchory continues to evolve, with a focus on leveraging technology to drive smart procurement decisions.

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The BME Startup Crunch and the Reifenhäuser visit provided valuable insights into modern procurement strategies and the role of AI-driven solutions. By strengthening collaborative efforts and digital tools, companies can achieve greater efficiency and strategic advantage in their procurement processes.

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