There is a common cognitive pitfall that manifests whenever regulatory news emerges:
“They postponed it… so there’s no immediate urgency.” 😮💨
This was evident with EUDR. Indeed, the timeline was adjusted.
However, the substantive effort is not contingent on the date… it pertains to traceability 🔍🌱
And here’s the unpalatable reality for CFOs/Purchasing/Ops: if one defers action until “it’s mandatory,” one will inevitably incur significant repercussions:
📌 systems thrown together at the last minute
📌 stressful audits
📌 makeshift suppliers
📌 and the worst cost: commercial risk 😬📦
Those who are adopting the correct approach commence with foundational steps:
- ✅ map of critical suppliers
- ✅ minimum evidence (origin + geolocation where applicable)
- ✅ contracts with compliance clauses
- ✅ monthly review routine (short, but real) 📅
