EU Advances Mandatory Due Diligence for Supply Chains Amid Climate Push As the European Union intensifies its climate strategy, it has taken a major step by finalizing the implementation guidelines for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Set to take effect in 2027, the directive enforces environmental and human rights accountability across global [...]
Recent events across Europe have brought significant developments in supply chain management, impacting industries from manufacturing to retail. With evolving regulations and geopolitical shifts, stakeholders must respond strategically to maintain resilience and efficiency. This article explores recent EU policies and cross-border logistics dynamics that are actively reshaping the European supply chain landscape. EU Regulatory [...]
European Supply Chains in Focus: Last-Week Movements and Next-Week Opportunities Are European supply chain managers ready for the week ahead? Recent events have intensified the need for agile planning, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional collaboration. Here's what happened last week, what could unfold next week, and how to act now with Tradecloud's platform. Recent supply chain [...]
European Supply Chain Pulse: This Week’s Lessons and Next Week’s Outlook Europe's supply chains continue to tighten around three priorities: seamless collaboration, automation, and data-driven decision-making. This week we observed trends that shape planning for the next seven days, and we highlight concrete actions for European managers using Tradecloud's platform. Below you will find concise [...]
This Week in European Supply Chains: Last Week's Shifts and Next Week's Outlook What will move European supply chains this week? From last week's disruptions to next week's shifts, European managers need clarity and actionable plans. Here’s a concise view of the latest developments and what they mean for decisions you make in Tradecloud daily. [...]
European Supply Chains in 2025: Last-Week Shocks, Next-Week Outlook, and a KPI That Drives Resilience Introduction Are your European supply chains ready for the volatility that managers faced last week and are likely to encounter again next week? This post distills practical, action oriented insights for the week ahead, anchored in real time data and [...]
It’s 2025, and Many Manufacturers Still Rely on Excel, Emails, and Friday Afternoon Calls In 2025, many producers and manufacturers still depend on Excel, emails, and phone calls for supplier communication. Meanwhile, costs are rising, delivery times are slipping, geopolitical tensions are escalating, and customers demand more speed, transparency, reliability, and flexibility. How should [...]
Product development insights: AI-based Supply Chain Risk Indicator In the complex world of supply chain management, unexpected challenges can often arise, leading to costly delays and logistical nightmares. To provide insights into this complex world, Tradecloud will focus on AI tools for Risk analysis & Purchase automation, as mentioned in the previous blog post. [...]
As described in our previous blog posts, the potential of AI is enormous. To fully harness the potential of AI, it is crucial that the right algorithm is applied to the right use case, based on the right data. For this reason, we started our AI journey by looking at the most limiting factor; [...]
AI (Artificial Intelligence) has the potential to drastically change the way you can manage your supply chain. With the help of AI, you can make better predictions about your products, optimize your stocks and execute operations more efficiently. At Tradecloud, we are developing our AI ‘Syracus’ for two applications: Risk analysis: detect and prevent [...]
