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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
