Category Sourcing: Our topic overview

FCL vs. LCL: Costs, Transit Times and Decision Matrix

FCL or LCL for your sea freight? We explain the difference, the real costs, and when each shipping method makes more sense for your import from China.

Procurement Logistics: Processes, Tasks and Control

Procurement logistics bridges purchasing and physical material flow. Learn which processes and control instruments ensure a reliable supply chain.

Demand Planning in Procurement: Methods, Types & Best Practices

What is demand planning in procurement and which methods exist? Guide to demand types, net requirements calculation and how to avoid typical mistakes.

Customs Value: Methods, Additions and Incoterms

How to determine customs value correctly: transaction value method, required adjustments, Incoterms impact and typical mistakes explained for importers.

Fits: H7 Fit Table and ISO 286

Engineering fits, the ISO 286 system and the H7 fit table explained, with tolerance values and clearance, transition and interference fits for buyers.

EUDR: The Deforestation Regulation for Importers

The EUDR applies to large importers from December 2026. Which products are covered, what obligations apply, and how to prepare now.