Industry & maintenance
When downtime is expensive, we check stock, alternative sources, local pickup and express transport options.
See solutions →FROM GERMANY TO THE WORLD
European industrial procurement. One accountable partner.
We source industrial components across Germany and Europe, consolidate multi-brand orders in Berlin and prepare export-ready shipments for customers worldwide.
Standard catalogue inquiries are often processed within about 2 business hours during our working hours.
2007since
1.500+suppliers
3.600+customers served
Berlinown warehouse
How we work
Procurement is more than placing an order.
You need the right component, at the right time, at a commercially sensible total cost – with one person taking responsibility for getting the job done.
Who we work for
Different customers. Different procurement problems.
Trade & system integrators
Regular inquiries require speed, dependable sourcing and repeatable processes. We handle complete item lists and recurring requests.
Send trade inquiry →Engineering & projects
We support product selection, availability checks, alternatives and manufacturer communication during project planning.
Discuss a project →Sourcing intelligence
One part. Many possible sources.
We do not automatically buy everything from one supplier. For many brands we compare multiple sources, price, stock, lead time, freight and total landed cost.
For a single manufacturer, different product groups can have very different best sources. Our job is to find the route that makes sense for your inquiry.
We compare:
- purchase price and terms
- availability and lead time
- freight and total cost
- alternative supply channels
- technically suitable alternatives
BOM sourcing
200 line items? Send the list.
Send Excel, CSV, PDF or a structured BOM. Part number and quantity are often enough to start. We source the list and return a structured quotation.
Send your BOMArtikelnummerMenge6ES7 315-2EH14-0AB02NBB5-18GM50-E2-V15290315412
Available in Berlin
View all stock →Selected stock items
When standard channels fail
Not available? We keep looking.
We help with hard-to-find components, obsolete parts, older series, special versions and possible replacements, including manufacturer or technical support when required.
Request obsolete parts“Our job is not just to tell you that a part is unavailable. Our job is to find a realistic solution.”
Procurement outsourcing
Use us as an extension of your procurement team.
ZWOD can take over defined sourcing tasks or complete groups of industrial requirements, from supplier research to consolidation and delivery.
Explore procurement outsourcing- framework agreements and call-off orders
- customer-specific stock
- recurring BOMs and categories
- individual payment terms for established relationships
Multi-brand procurement
Industrial requirements from one source
Personal + digital
Procurement can be automated. Accountability cannot.
Our systems help us compare sources, prices, stock and open orders. Responsibility remains personal: when an inquiry needs a special solution, a person owns it.
Own warehouse facilitiesapprox. Berlin warehouse
1.500+suppliers worldwide
3.600+customers served since 2007
What sets us apart
Why ZWOD instead of just another reseller?
Multiple sources, not one supplier
For many manufacturers we compare multiple sources worldwide instead of relying on one warehouse partner – our own arrangements with warehouses in several countries let us find parts others do not even look for.
In-house engineering expertise
Our technical partner network helps find alternatives and replacement types using our own engineering database. Final technical approval deliberately remains with your technician on site.
Customs and export handled in-house
Two dedicated staff handle customs formalities, export permits and special cases such as apostilles every day – tasks many manufacturers simply decline, but we take on.
Our own warehouse in Berlin
Centrally located in Europe, our warehouse enables short paths for consolidation, interim storage and shipping worldwide.
Fast response time
We answer standard inquiries within about 2 business hours during our working hours. For custom manufacturing we clarify the real lead time directly with the factory and communicate it transparently.
Personal accountability
Digital systems support our work, but every inquiry has one dedicated contact who takes responsibility for the solution.
Next step
Your inquiry. Our job.
Send one part number, a full BOM, or simply explain the procurement problem you need solved.