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State of the Procurement Profession 2026: Results presented exclusively at ISM World

The executive summary is now available for download!

IPSERA 2026: Ruth Schültken and Myrna Hantke presented their research projects

At the IPSERA 2026 conference, Ruth Schültken presented the competitive paper titled “The double edge of CSR reputation: Moral capital and supply chain managers’ reactions to misconduct,” which is joint work with Christoph Bode and Maximilian Merath. In addition, Myrna Hantke also presented the ...

Leo Berlien successfully defended his dissertation „Adaptive Supply Chain Governance under Geopolitical Uncertainty“

Leo's research generates important insights into strategic adaptation in politically volatile global supply chains.

Guest Lecture: Natalia Parmenova (BeNeering) in OPM 692 Strategic Sourcing

Last Wednesday, we were delighted to welcome Natalia Parmenova, Chief Revenue Officer of BeNeering, to our master course OPM 692 „Strategic Sourcing.“ Her lecture on guided buying, operational procurement, and the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process gave our students highly insightful, hands-on ...

„Strategic Procurement“ heißt jetzt „Supply Management“ – sonst ändert sich nix

Same courses. Same quality. New name.

Spring 2026 planning of the Endowed Chair of Procurement

Important information for the courses offered by the Endowed Chair of Procurement in Spring 2026

Paper accepted at Journal of Business Logistics

Why do buyer-supplier relationships fail, even after years of collaboration?

Exam grades (Fall 2025) online

All grades for the exams held before the Christmas break have been finalized and are now available via the student portal.

Advanced Procurement Certificate (APC) – Successful completion of the Fall 2025 cohort at Mannheim Business School

Join senior procurement leaders at Mannheim Business School for the next edition of the three-day Advanced Procurement Certificate, taking place from 22 to 24 April 2026.

Participation at the 60th BME Symposium 2025 in Berlin

On 11–12 November 2025, Christoph Bode and Ruth Schültken took part in the 60th BME Symposium Einkauf & Logistik in Berlin.