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 [...]
Key Expected Supply Chain Issues for Supply Chain Managers in Europe Ongoing semiconductor shortage: The global semiconductor shortage is expected to persist, although gradual improvements in production capacity may occur. This can lead to delays in the delivery of electronics, automotive components, and other products that rely on chips, impacting supplier performance and financial [...]
ESG in Supply Chain Management: The Future of Corporate Responsibility The importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in supply chain management has become increasingly evident in recent years, as consumers and investors demand greater transparency and accountability from companies. ESG considerations are critical in supply chain management, as they impact everything from the [...]
Manufacturing disruptions can have serious consequences for businesses, from lost sales and revenue to damaged relationships and reputations. In today's fast-paced and competitive world, it is essential for companies to minimize disruptions and to protect their operations and customers. But just how much do manufacturing disruptions cost? The answer is, it depends. The cost [...]
Interview with Tonnis de Boer (CEO Tradecloud) about AI in supply chain management How has Tradecloud used artificial intelligence to optimize the supply chain process? Tonnis de Boer: We have integrated AI algorithms into our platform to help automate certain tasks and provide more accurate risk prediction. This helps our [...]
Dear valued customers, As the CEO of Tradecloud, I am writing to wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season. As we approach the end of the year, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and partnership over the past year. At Tradecloud, we are committed to providing you [...]
Supply chain disruptions can have serious consequences for businesses, from lost sales and revenue to damaged relationships and reputations. In today's fast-paced and unpredictable world, it is essential for companies to take steps to prevent supply chain disruptions and to protect their operations and customers. Here are five tips for preventing supply chain disruptions: Develop [...]
