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Articles about procurement, requests for quotation and working with European suppliers.
Customs and export
The 11 Incoterms 2020 rules in plain English, with a closer look at DAP, DPU, DDP, FCA and EXW, how to write the term in a quote and what to choose for European B2B orders.
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Guides
What an RFQ is, how it differs from an RFI and an RFP, what a good request for quotation contains, a worked example and how to compare the answers.
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Print machines
UV, latex or eco-solvent: a neutral comparison of large format printer technologies, the materials and jobs each suits, and what to check before you buy or order.
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Sustainability
FSC and PEFC both prove where the fibre in paper and packaging comes from. Here is how the labels differ, how chain of custody works and how to check a certificate.
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VAT
ViDA brings e-invoicing and digital reporting to cross-border B2B trade from 1 July 2030. The dates, the rules and how suppliers can prepare.
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Print news
FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 in Barcelona added new Corrugated and Textile shows. Here are the facts, the main trends and what they mean for buyers of signage and large-format print.
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Print machines
How digital corrugated printing works, from pre-print to direct-to-board inkjet, which inks are used, and when it beats flexo for boxes, versions and displays.
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Print news
interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf was the largest edition yet by exhibitors. Here is what the organiser reported on PPWR, materials and smart manufacturing, and what it means for buyers.
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Verification
A step by step way to check whether a supplier's ISO certificate is genuine, accredited and covers the site and products you are buying.
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Sustainability
What ISO 14001 certification proves, what the 2026 edition changed, and the questions purchasing teams ask suppliers about environmental management.
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Product safety
What the CE mark on a power bank or Bluetooth speaker really means, which rules apply to branded electronics, and which documents to ask for.
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Guides
Exhibition stands range from a few roll-ups to a two-storey build. These are the cost drivers to know, and how to get stand builder quotes you can compare.
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