Risk management

Cost analytics - let's get to the hard facts! Economies in virtually every corner of the globe have experienced several supply shocks in recent years (e.g. energy raw materials, electric cars from China), and more are ahead (e.g. rare earth export limits from China, trade tariffs and trade wars). The pressure to optimise costs, maintain competitiveness...

Prospects, challenges and strategies for 2026-2035 The years 2026-2035 will be a watershed in terms of increased investment in renewable energy sources (RES) in Europe. According to forecasts, the European Union will invest around €100 billion in the development of photovoltaic farms, wind farms and energy storage systems during this period. Poland plays a strategic role in this plan....

Impact of 25 per cent US tariffs on the risk of bankruptcy and insolvency in the automotive sector The decision by US President Donald Trump to impose 25 per cent tariffs on imported cars from April has sparked debate in the US automotive sector. The policy aims to protect jobs and support domestic manufacturers. However, experts indicate that the introduction of new tariffs ...

Hybrid project management in B2B purchasing: An agile approach Constraints and obstacles to effective purchasing strategies B2B purchasing is becoming increasingly complex due to the regionalisation of supply chains, geopolitical uncertainty and increasing regulatory requirements. Traditional purchasing models - based on rigid contracts and long-term supplier relationships - often do not...

Back to hard power: the end of partnerships in business? Until recently, the business model was based on values such as collaboration, inclusivity and sustainability. However, geopolitical and economic changes point to a return to hard realities, where efficiency and strategic advantage are paramount. In such a world, do companies still...

Digital transformation in purchasing strategy: directions for change and benefits for organisations. In an era of rapidly evolving technology, digital transformation in purchasing strategy has become an indispensable part of business strategies. Modern digital solutions are impacting the efficiency of purchasing departments and entire organisations. Here are the key directions of this transformation. Firstly, process automation. ERP systems...

On 14-October 2022, Eveneum and Santander Bank Polska co-organised a webinar entitled „How automotive parts manufacturers (after) coping with inflation”. The meeting started with Rafał Dados - Managing Partner of Eveneum presenting the agenda of the meeting then Radosław Pelc - Analyst of the automotive and TSL sector of Santander Bank Polska presented the participants with the latest market data on:...

How to contract success in IT purchasing and avoid mistakes. The decision of a company's management to invest in a new IT solution comes with huge expectations of improved competitiveness for the company. Depending on the area affected by the new project, this could be higher sales and better customer service, operational efficiency or supplier collaboration. „Not to go into ...

Automotive forecasts. Is the automotive situation heading for the better? On 14-January 2022 Eveneum and Santander Bank Polska co-organised a webinar entitled „Disruption in supply chains - forecasts for the automotive industry in 2022”. In the first part of the meeting, Radosław Pelc- automotive and TSL sector analyst at Santander Bank Polska and Rafał Dados - partner...

Planning processes in a company with a complex supply chain Today's manufacturing companies have developed more complex supply networks (supply networks) than ever before. Customer requirements, economic, political and legal factors, expansion into foreign markets, as well as the development of technology have significantly influenced the shape of the supply network. An example of such a company is the Cersanit S.A. capital group....