Supply chain solutions
for reliability and agility
are closer than you think

When production plans shift, responsiveness matters. The most reliable adhesive solutions suppliers are those who can move quickly without compromising quality.

What to look for:

• Short delivery routes for faster lead times
• Logistics centers close to your production sites
• Regional stock and make-to-order capability

At tesa, for example, samples from our European core assortment can be delivered in four days, helping teams iterate quickly and keep schedules intact.

Reliability is a pattern. Look at performance over time, especially during periods of market unpredictability. A stable supply chain requires systems designed to absorb disruption.

What to look for:

• Proven delivery hit rates
• Systems for visibility and early risk detection
• Resilient sourcing and diversified production

Over the past two years, tesa has maintained a continuous delivery hit rate of about 95% across Europe, even through global supply challenges.

Supply chains move faster when communication is smooth, eliminating delays and reducing the burden on your internal teams. It’s about anticipating problems as well as solving them.

What to look for:

• Local sales and technical experts embedded in your region
• Native-language support for smoother compliance and documentation
• Proactive communication about upcoming changes

With over 500 local experts across Europe, tesa provides region-specific support that spans audits, sustainability compliance, and product adaptation.

A supplier’s adaptability can make or break your response window. Prioritize partners who can actively use digital tools, local insights, and flexible planning models to keep inventory aligned.

What to look for:

• Dynamic mix of make-to-stock and make-to-order production
• Safety stock planning based on customer forecasting
• Ongoing inventory strategy reviews

tesa uses AI-supported demand forecasting tools and predictive analytics alongside customer input to continuously replan assortments, balancing flexibility with availability and helping customers stay one step ahead.

Redundancy matters. A strong supply chain partner should be prepared to reroute, substitute, or switch providers when needed without expecting your teams to carry the load.

What to look for:

• Alternate sourcing networks and converter partners
• Contingency plans for core product lines
• Transparent communication in times of constraint

tesa supports industrial trade & converting and automotive customers with built-in supplier redundancy, creating a safety net that protects production timelines.

Your adhesive solutions supplier should support your emissions targets – through smarter logistics, lower-impact production, and shared accountability.

What to look for:

• Clear science-based targets for emissions reduction
• Local production to minimise transport related CO₂
• Partnerships that actively support Scope 3 reporting and improvements

tesa is on track to reduce its Scope 3 supply chain emissions by 20% by 2030 and offers sustainable adhesive innovations, like paper-based tear strips and debonding on demand, to help customers design lower-impact products and facilitate a circular economy.

When things run smoothly, reliability is invisible. But when pressure builds, the value of a steady partner becomes clear. The right adhesive supplier creates a supply chain that’s local, responsive, and reinforced by people who know your market, and they’re probably closer than you think.