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Wolfgang Schmetterer

Localization Expert

I'm responsible for the right words in the right place in the SupplyOn Services. I also take care of editorial processes and the smooth handling of translations into 15 languages. As a communicative all-rounder, I write about digital services and applications in the areas of quality, purchasing and the SupplyOn portal in this blog.

Posts by Wolfgang Schmetterer:

Achieve clarity, control, and compliance in purchasing with Supplier Lifecycle Management

Times are tough for procurement. More risk, more rules, less time. Strategic buyers are contending with global tariff swings, geopolitics in crisis mode, shortages of critical raw materials, and rising ESG expectations. To keep up with changing circumstances, they have to actively manage and continuously adapt their supplier base.Besides identifying and qualifying reliable suppliers, procurement…
Achieve clarity, control, and compliance in purchasing with Supplier Lifecycle Management

Product development: the why & how of supplier-initiated change requests

Feasibility studies play a crucial role in the automotive industry during the procurement process for parts under development. After all, even before these new parts are developed and contracted, companies need to ensure that they can be delivered in the required quality and quantity, on time and at appropriate conditions. SupplyOn Technical Review has been…
Product development: the why & how of supplier-initiated change requests

Certificate Management and Artificial Intelligence

If autonomous vehicles driving with artificial intelligence were used, would the problem with speeding cars in built-up areas be completely solved? And who is liable if such a vehicle causes an accident? Does facial recognition in public spaces serve general safety or does this result in a surveillance state? You only have to watch the…
Certificate Management and Artificial Intelligence

Collaboration made easy: feasibility studies with Technical Review

Continental and ZF Friedrichshafen’s customers include numerous automotive manufacturers (so-called OEM). In this industry, the demands on logistics, feasibility, quality, quantities and compliance are particularly high. Both companies therefore need absolutely reliable partners.Until recently, however, they were faced with a challenge: How can they check with both known and, in particular, new suppliers to see…
Collaboration made easy: feasibility studies with Technical Review