Integrated EUDR Tools: Simplifying Vendor Selection

The Problem with Fragmented Systems

My honest opinion: the usability of supply chain management systems for EUDR compliance is shrinking.

Why? Eduard de Boer makes a good argument in his article: The market is flooded with software solutions, each claiming to be “the answer.” Dazzling feature lists and glowing reviews make it hard to see the bigger picture — this fragmented landscape is creating more problems than it solves.

Yes, supply chain management tools offer critical advantages like traceability, data reporting, and risk management. But these benefits are quickly eroded by their downsides: interoperability issues, data silos, and supplier fatigue.

At OpenAtlas, we’ve been thinking about virtual chair swivelling—the exhausting back-and-forth struggle compliance teams face when juggling disconnected tools. Instead of simplifying compliance, this patchwork of solutions is adding unnecessary complexity.

The Current Landscape

Think about what’s involved in EUDR compliance:

🔗 Traceability providers track raw materials to ensure deforestation-free sourcing

🛰️ Remote sensing platforms monitor land use and detect deforestation risks

📋 Audit and verification companies certify compliance and provide documentation

💼 Consultancies advise on strategy and implementation

💻 ERP systems tie it all together—or at least try to.

Each of these providers plays a crucial role, but they often operate in isolation. This creates inefficiencies, duplicate data entry, and gaps in communication. Instead of enabling streamlined compliance, siloed services lead to missed opportunities for optimisation.

The Case for Integration

The promise of Regulatory Technology is to reduce inefficiencies, enhance workflows, and make compliance simple. But this promise is only achievable when tools are integrated. Without integration, businesses face:

⛔ Inconsistent data that’s difficult to reconcile

⛔ Higher operational costs from managing multiple systems

⛔ Fragmented workflows that frustrate compliance teams

Operators and traders need more than fragmented services—they need solutions that work together, eliminating inefficiencies and enabling their teams to focus on what matters most.

Our Partnership-Led Approach

At OpenAtlas, we believe in doing things differently. Instead of trying to do everything, we focus on what we do best—remote sensing—and collaborate with other innovators to deliver integrated, best-in-class solutions.

Our approach is built on partnerships with industry leaders like TrusTrace, Finboot, EmerTech Innovations, Tilkal , AgUnity, and more. Together, we’ve created solutions that:

• Seamlessly integrate traceability, remote sensing, and audit workflows

• Unify data to reduce duplication and errors

• Eliminate virtual chair swivelling for compliance teams

• Deliver tools that compliance personnel can trust

This requires a little honesty (this is what we do, this is what we don’t do) and a lot of effort to ensure technology integration. But the payoff is undeniable:

🏆 Best-in-class solutions tailored to real-world challenges

📊 Unified data that empowers better decision-making

⚙️ Optimised workflows that streamline compliance

Realising the Benefits of Integration

Integrated solutions go beyond just meeting regulatory requirements. They unlock value across the supply chain:

• Enhanced collaboration between suppliers and importers

• Greater transparency to build trust with stakeholders

• Cost savings from reduced manual oversight and streamlined processes

• Scalability to adapt to evolving regulations and business growth

At OpenAtlas, we’ve seen first-hand how integration transforms compliance efforts. By combining the strengths of our remote sensing technology with the expertise of our partners, we deliver solutions that simplify compliance while driving long-term sustainability.

The Future of EUDR Compliance

Fragmented systems are the past. Integration is the future. As regulations like the EUDR continue to evolve, the businesses that succeed will be the ones that embrace collaboration and interoperability.

If you’re tired of inefficiencies and ready to embrace integrated EUDR solutions, let’s start the conversation. Together, we can simplify compliance and unlock new opportunities for your business.

• Is your business impacted by EUDR?

• Or does you business offer services around the EUDR and would like to partner to do more?

Get in touch: www.open-atlas.com/contact

Or message me directly on LinkedIn at Harry Marshall