The Global Bicycle Purchasing Index (GBPI) is the leading indicator for the international bicycle industry. Rather than reacting to sales figures, the index captures trends as they emerge by analyzing orders and procurement decisions in Asia, Europe, and other key markets.
This global approach provides stakeholders with early guidance based on real business behavior. Developed jointly by Bike Europe, EUROBIKE, and IFH Cologne, the GBPI is a strategic tool for navigating a fast-paced, interconnected market.
"The Global Bicycle Purchasing Index (GBPI) gives us access to the industry's pulse – it’s an essential tool for understanding and detecting market trends as early as possible."
The GBPI is a valuable tool for all decision-makers in the global bicycle market—in particular: international suppliers, brands and OEMs, retailers and distributors, purchasing and product managers.
It offers:
Early access to current market indicators
Benchmarking across global regions
Strategic foresight for developments in the supply chain
Current Focus Topic: Artificial Intelligence in the Supply Chain
The current survey round focuses on the growing use of Artificial Intelligence in procurement and supply chain management within the bicycle industry.
The survey looks at the extent to which companies are already using AI in their procurement processes and where they see the greatest potential – for example in demand forecasting, supplier selection, cost analysis, inventory optimization or risk management. At the same time, it examines the main barriers currently limiting broader adoption and the importance companies expect to place on investments in AI applications for procurement and sourcing over the next twelve months.
