State of procurement in mechanical engineering 2025
The comprehensive study on the biggest challenges, trends and opportunities for strategic buyers in mechanical engineering - based on interviews with over 200 purchasing managers.
State of Procurement
Mechanical engineering 2025
40+ pages - 200+ interviews
200+
Purchasing manager questioned
40+
Page Insights
10
Top challenges
2025
Current data
What you will learn in the report
Exclusive insights into the current challenges and strategies of leading purchasing organizations in mechanical engineering
AI adoption in purchasing
Only 25% currently use AI - but 187% growth expected. Which use cases bring quick wins?
- Chapter 2
LkSG compliance
79% see the Supply Chain Act as an opportunity. How do pioneers automate compliance?
- Chapter 3
Resilience & friendshoring
Diversify geopolitical risks: Which strategies really work?
- Chapter 4
Data ownership
The blind spot: Why spend visibility is not enough and how to achieve data ownership.
- Chapter 5
Circular Procurement
From linear to circular: How product-as-a-service and reverse logistics create competitive advantages.
- Chapter 6
Benchmarks & Trends
Where do you stand in comparison? Exclusive benchmarks and forecasts for 2026.
- Chapter 7
Trust the experts
Based on research by McKinsey, Deloitte, GEP and leading procurement experts
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McKinsey
Procurement 2025 insights
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Deloitte
Purchasing as a value driver
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GEP
Circular Procurement
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