Supply Chain Snapshot: Weekly Industry Insights #42

In case you missed it: The latest on Digital Product Passports

New Battery Passport Standards have been released, setting the stage for increased transparency and sustainability in the supply chain. With these regulations becoming a reality, businesses must understand how to comply and implement solutions that align with the EU’s sustainability goals.

SATO Europe is ready to help businesses navigate these changes with advanced labelling and traceability solutions. Catch up on everything you need to know.

Automotive Industry: Logistics Costs, Tariffs, and Market Shifts

OEMs are under pressure to cut logistics costs in 2025, with a focus on streamlining transport, optimising warehousing, and leveraging digital solutions to improve efficiency. Read about how automakers are tackling rising costs.

A potential reintroduction of Trump-era automotive tariffs could reshape global supply chains, increasing costs for automakers and suppliers. Companies are already assessing contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions. See how these tariffs could impact the industry.

Supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to environmental disasters, as demonstrated by the Los Angeles wildfires, which have disrupted logistics routes and raised concerns about future resilience planning. Explore how wildfires and climate events are affecting supply chains.

Sustainability and Compliance: Are Businesses Ready?

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has revealed significant gaps in business preparedness, with many companies struggling to meet reporting requirements. Find out where businesses are falling short.

The EU’s latest cybersecurity strategy for the healthcare sector aims to strengthen digital defences, ensuring that hospitals and medical suppliers are better protected against cyber threats. See how the healthcare industry is responding.

The UK has implemented the delayed third phase of post-Brexit border rules, impacting import procedures and increasing compliance requirements. While businesses have had time to prepare, the adjustments are now in full force. Read about what’s changed.

Retail, Fashion, and Hospitality Supply Chains in Transition

The UK government has introduced a new scheme to support high street supply chains, aiming to boost efficiency, modernise logistics, and improve sustainability. Learn more about the initiative.

In hospitality, hotels are investing in supply chain innovation to manage inventory more effectively and improve operational efficiency, adapting to the demands of a recovering industry. Read about the latest hospitality supply chain trends.

The European Food Fraud Community of Practice has launched, aiming to strengthen food safety and integrity by improving transparency and detection systems. Find out how the industry is tackling food fraud.

The EU faces growing tension over fashion regulations, with new sustainability rules prompting debate between policymakers and industry leaders. The clash highlights the challenge of balancing environmental goals with economic viability. Explore the debate around sustainable fashion regulations.

Technology Driving Supply Chain Transformation

UPS is pushing forward with its digital transformation, expanding RFID adoption and deploying advanced data analytics tools to optimise its global supply chain. Read about UPS’s digital strategy.

SATO partner Loftware has released research on Digital Product Passports, shedding light on how businesses can leverage technology to meet evolving regulatory demands. See how Loftware is shaping the future of digital product tracking.

From regulatory shifts to supply chain resilience and digital innovation, this week’s Snapshot covers the key developments shaping the industry. Stay ahead of these trends and explore how SATO’s solutions can help your business adapt.

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