Supply chain

The French market for e-bike connectors is on a roll 

The French market for e-bike connectors is on a roll

France is rapidly adopting e-bike trends that we have been seeing in other European countries for some time. Production of e-bikes in France (52%)...

The training programme is targeted at Asian factories to raise awareness of their critical role in achieving a net zero cycling world. - Photo Bike Europe

Industry front runners collaborate on sustainable supply chain...

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Up to 95% of a company's carbon emissions take place when extracting, sourcing and producing bike materials and components....

Riese & Müller starting working on the transparency of their supply chain almost two years ago. - Photos Bike Europe

Riese & Müller CEO on sustainable supply chain management

DARMSTADT, Germany - Riese & Müller has a clear vision in mind; to become the most sustainable e-bike company. Therefore, transparency in the supply...

Bike Europe issue 1/2023 available online now

Bike Europe issue 1/2023 available online now

ZEIST, The Netherlands – The February edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 1/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section....

“Our factory in Italy will be expanded in the next few years to be less dependent on outsourcing,” explains Wilier Triestina CEO Andrea Gastaldello. – Photo Wilier Triestina

Wilier Triestina to split sourcing between Asia and Europe

ROSSANO VENETO, Italy – To create a viable future for Wilier Triestina, the Italian family-owned business attracted new investments via Pamoja...

In an era of supply chain disruption, more companies are likely to turn to nearshoring as an element of de-risking and speeding up their supply chain strategies. - Photo Shutterstock

McKinsey-WFSGI study reports industry braces for headwinds

ZURICH, Switzerland - Rising costs, the looming threat of larger recession, low consumer confidence and continuing operational challenges are set to...

Chip shortage crisis: Causes and remedies for BMS issues

Chip shortage crisis: Causes and remedies for BMS issues

ZEIST, the Netherlands – The e-bike industry has been affected by the dramatic supply chain crisis due to automotive chip shortages, largely caused...

Sustainable moves: Shift Cycling Culture unites CEOs on sustainability issues

Sustainable moves: Shift Cycling Culture unites CEOs on...

ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands – The Shift Cycling Culture initiative motivated the industry to start talking about sustainability. In the meantime a...

For the first time Giant requested its suppliers to extend their invoicing periods. – Photo Bike Europe

Giant's inventory problem raises an industry-wide problem

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - It was not supposed to be discussed in public, but the letter Giant sent to its suppliers asking for payment postponement was...

Sustainable moves: Riese & Müller on transparency in the supply chain

Sustainable moves: Riese & Müller on transparency in the supply chain

DARMSTADT, Germany - Riese & Müller has a clear vision in mind; to become the most sustainable e-bike company. Transparency in the supply chain is a...