2025 Retail Sourcing Report: Building a Future of Ethical Sourcing

2025 Retail Sourcing Report:

Building a Future of Ethical Sourcing

TradeBeyond AI

Smarter decisions, stronger compliance, seamless collaboration 

Go beyond visibility. Our intelligence engine unifies data to help retailers anticipate disruptions, spot trends, and make smarter, risk-reducing decisions. 

TradeBeyond AI

Smarter decisions, stronger compliance, seamless collaboration 

Go beyond visibility. Our intelligence engine unifies data to help retailers anticipate disruptions, spot trends, and make smarter, risk-reducing decisions. 

TradeBeyond AI

Smarter decisions, stronger compliance, seamless collaboration 

Go beyond visibility. Our intelligence engine unifies data to help retailers anticipate disruptions, spot trends, and make smarter, risk-reducing decisions. 

Trusted by the world's leading companies

Turn your supply chain insights into smarter actions 

The retail supply chain is growing more complex every day — shifting regulations, volatile logistics, and increased consumer expectations all demand faster, more connected decision-making. TradeBeyond’s AI solutions embed intelligence across every process to anticipate challenges, improve outcomes and create measurable business impact.  

Proactive data-driven decisions  

Transform data into actionable intelligence, enabling retailers to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions.

Simplify operational complexities 

Navigate today’s evolving supply chain landscape with AI tools that help you streamline operations.

Expedite critical workflows 

Accelerate supply chain processes with predictive insights that detect potential discrepancies early.

Turn your supply chain insights into smarter actions 

The retail supply chain is growing more complex every day — shifting regulations, volatile logistics, and increased consumer expectations all demand faster, more connected decision-making. TradeBeyond’s AI solutions embed intelligence across every process to anticipate challenges, improve outcomes and create measurable business impact.  

Proactive data-driven decisions  

Transform data into actionable intelligence, enabling retailers to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions.

Simplify operational complexities 

Navigate today’s evolving supply chain landscape with AI tools that help you streamline operations.

Expedite critical workflows 

Accelerate supply chain processes with predictive insights that detect potential discrepancies early.

Turn your supply chain insights into smarter actions 

The retail supply chain is growing more complex every day — shifting regulations, volatile logistics, and increased consumer expectations all demand faster, more connected decision-making. TradeBeyond’s AI solutions embed intelligence across every process to anticipate challenges, improve outcomes and create measurable business impact.  

Proactive data-driven decisions  

Transform data into actionable intelligence, enabling retailers to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions.

Simplify operational complexities 

Navigate today’s evolving supply chain landscape with AI tools that help you streamline operations.

Expedite critical workflows 

Accelerate supply chain processes with predictive insights that detect potential discrepancies early.

Explore TradeBeyond AI – A connected system that thinks ahead

Chain of Custody: Full Traceability, Zero Guesswork 

Ensure complete traceability and documentation integrity across every shipment with automatic compiling, organizing, and linking of all shipment-related documents. Our system provides a transparent record for global compliance frameworks including UFLPA, EUDR, and beyond. 

PO Risk Rating: Anticipate Problems Before They Happen 

PO Risk Rating uses predictive analytics to flag anomalies and potential disruptions before they escalate. By analyzing supplier performance, shipment histories, and contextual data, it identifies risk patterns early. 

Chatbot: AI-Driven Support for Every Partner 

When your network spans continents, instant, accurate communication is essential. TradeBeyond’s AI Chatbot enhances vendor and team interactions by analyzing training materials, policy documents, and process data to deliver precise, real-time answers. 

Smart Alerts: Always One Step Ahead 

AI-driven alerts continuously monitor your ecosystem for signals of potential risk — from shipment delays to missing documents or supplier noncompliance. These predictive notifications allow you to respond before issues affect timelines or customer commitments.

Transport Visibility: Real-Time Tracking, Real Results 

Track your shipments in real time with live updates on shipment location, route, and potential delays. AI intelligence analyzes transport data to identify exceptions, recommend contingency actions, and enhance coordination across your supply chain partners.  

Auto Scan & Update: Fewer Errors, Greater Efficiency 

Intelligently automate the handling of critical audit and certification documents. AI automatically captures and updates key details while smart alerts ensure that expiring documents are never overlooked. 

Explore TradeBeyond AI – A connected system that thinks ahead

Chain of Custody: Full Traceability, Zero Guesswork 

Ensure complete traceability and documentation integrity across every shipment with automatic compiling, organizing, and linking of all shipment-related documents. Our system provides a transparent record for global compliance frameworks including UFLPA, EUDR, and beyond. 

PO Risk Rating: Anticipate Problems Before They Happen 

PO Risk Rating uses predictive analytics to flag anomalies and potential disruptions before they escalate. By analyzing supplier performance, shipment histories, and contextual data, it identifies risk patterns early. 

Chatbot: AI-Driven Support for Every Partner 

When your network spans continents, instant, accurate communication is essential. TradeBeyond’s AI Chatbot enhances vendor and team interactions by analyzing training materials, policy documents, and process data to deliver precise, real-time answers. 

Smart Alerts: Always One Step Ahead 

AI-driven alerts continuously monitor your ecosystem for signals of potential risk — from shipment delays to missing documents or supplier noncompliance. These predictive notifications allow you to respond before issues affect timelines or customer commitments.

Transport Visibility: Real-Time Tracking, Real Results 

Track your shipments in real time with live updates on shipment location, route, and potential delays. AI intelligence analyzes transport data to identify exceptions, recommend contingency actions, and enhance coordination across your supply chain partners.  

Auto Scan & Update: Fewer Errors, Greater Efficiency 

Intelligently automate the handling of critical audit and certification documents. AI automatically captures and updates key details while smart alerts ensure that expiring documents are never overlooked. 

Explore TradeBeyond AI – A connected system that thinks ahead

Chain of Custody: Full Traceability, Zero Guesswork 

Ensure complete traceability and documentation integrity across every shipment with automatic compiling, organizing, and linking of all shipment-related documents. Our system provides a transparent record for global compliance frameworks including UFLPA, EUDR, and beyond. 

PO Risk Rating: Anticipate Problems Before They Happen 

PO Risk Rating uses predictive analytics to flag anomalies and potential disruptions before they escalate. By analyzing supplier performance, shipment histories, and contextual data, it identifies risk patterns early. 

Chatbot: AI-Driven Support for Every Partner 

When your network spans continents, instant, accurate communication is essential. TradeBeyond’s AI Chatbot enhances vendor and team interactions by analyzing training materials, policy documents, and process data to deliver precise, real-time answers. 

Smart Alerts: Always One Step Ahead 

AI-driven alerts continuously monitor your ecosystem for signals of potential risk — from shipment delays to missing documents or supplier noncompliance. These predictive notifications allow you to respond before issues affect timelines or customer commitments.

Transport Visibility: Real-Time Tracking, Real Results 

Track your shipments in real time with live updates on shipment location, route, and potential delays. AI intelligence analyzes transport data to identify exceptions, recommend contingency actions, and enhance coordination across your supply chain partners.  

Auto Scan & Update: Fewer Errors, Greater Efficiency 

Intelligently automate the handling of critical audit and certification documents. AI automatically captures and updates key details while smart alerts ensure that expiring documents are never overlooked. 

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about our platform and its capabilities.

How is AI transforming supply chain management for retailers and vendors? 

AI helps retailers and their vendor networks move from reactive operations to proactive decision-making. By analyzing data across sourcing, production, and logistics, AI can forecast disruptions, identify risks, and recommend actions that improve speed, accuracy, and compliance throughout the supply chain. 

Can AI help retailers and suppliers meet sustainability and regulatory requirements? 

Yes. AI can streamline traceability by organizing and linking documents required for regulations like UFLPA or EUDR. This ensures every step of the chain of custody is transparent and verifiable, reducing the burden of manual tracking and supporting responsible sourcing practices.

Is AI replacing human decision-making in supply chain management? 

Not at all. AI enhances human expertise — it doesn’t replace it. By surfacing insights, detecting anomalies, and predicting outcomes, AI empowers teams to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions while focusing their time on strategic, high-value tasks rather than repetitive work.

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about our platform and its capabilities.

How is AI transforming supply chain management for retailers and vendors? 

AI helps retailers and their vendor networks move from reactive operations to proactive decision-making. By analyzing data across sourcing, production, and logistics, AI can forecast disruptions, identify risks, and recommend actions that improve speed, accuracy, and compliance throughout the supply chain. 

Can AI help retailers and suppliers meet sustainability and regulatory requirements? 

Yes. AI can streamline traceability by organizing and linking documents required for regulations like UFLPA or EUDR. This ensures every step of the chain of custody is transparent and verifiable, reducing the burden of manual tracking and supporting responsible sourcing practices.

Is AI replacing human decision-making in supply chain management? 

Not at all. AI enhances human expertise — it doesn’t replace it. By surfacing insights, detecting anomalies, and predicting outcomes, AI empowers teams to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions while focusing their time on strategic, high-value tasks rather than repetitive work.

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about our platform and its capabilities.

How is AI transforming supply chain management for retailers and vendors? 

AI helps retailers and their vendor networks move from reactive operations to proactive decision-making. By analyzing data across sourcing, production, and logistics, AI can forecast disruptions, identify risks, and recommend actions that improve speed, accuracy, and compliance throughout the supply chain. 

Can AI help retailers and suppliers meet sustainability and regulatory requirements? 

Yes. AI can streamline traceability by organizing and linking documents required for regulations like UFLPA or EUDR. This ensures every step of the chain of custody is transparent and verifiable, reducing the burden of manual tracking and supporting responsible sourcing practices.

Is AI replacing human decision-making in supply chain management? 

Not at all. AI enhances human expertise — it doesn’t replace it. By surfacing insights, detecting anomalies, and predicting outcomes, AI empowers teams to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions while focusing their time on strategic, high-value tasks rather than repetitive work.

See how our solutions can transform your business

Learn how our connected tools help you optimize processes, drive better results, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.

See how our solutions can transform your business

Learn how our connected tools help you optimize processes, drive better results, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.

See how our solutions can transform your business

Learn how our connected tools help you optimize processes, drive better results, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.

Get Insights. Take Action.

Discover new ideas, expert advice, and real-world strategies for better sustainability and compliance management.

Get Insights. Take Action.

Discover new ideas, expert advice, and real-world strategies for better sustainability and compliance management.

Get Insights. Take Action.

Discover new ideas, expert advice, and real-world strategies for better sustainability and compliance management.

Turn insight into action and opportunity

Whether you're looking to reduce risk, move faster, or grow smarter, our team is here to help you find the right solution for your business and import network.

Turn insight into action and opportunity

Whether you're looking to reduce risk, move faster, or grow smarter, our team is here to help you find the right solution for your business and import network.

Turn insight into action and opportunity

Whether you're looking to reduce risk, move faster, or grow smarter, our team is here to help you find the right solution for your business and import network.