EUDR Software for the Timber Industry

Few industries are as directly affected by the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR, Regulation (EU) 2023/1115) as the timber sector. Wood was already a regulated commodity under the predecessor regulation, the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR). With the EUDR, the range of affected wood products is significantly expanded, requirements for geolocation data, risk assessment, and due diligence statements are increasing noticeably, and the transitional rules for smaller companies differ in some respects for the timber sector compared to other commodity groups.

At the same time, many sawmills, timber traders, and wood processors have been working for years with specialized industry ERP systems that map batches, roundwood volumes, assortments, and customer orders in detail. EUDR software must integrate into these established structures rather than creating another isolated, standalone solution. This is precisely where the solutions available on the market differ most significantly.

This article compares relevant EUDR software solutions for the timber industry based on uniform, transparent criteria: from ERP integration and geolocation/TRACES functions to scalability for different company sizes. The goal is to provide a sound basis for decision-making, regardless of whether a company is a small timber importer, a medium-sized timber trader, a sawmill, or an international corporation.

Why the timber industry needs specialized EUDR software

The EUDR requires companies that place wood, wood products, or products derived from them on the EU market, make them available, or export them from the EU to prove that these products were produced deforestation-free and legally, and can be traced back to the plot of land of origin. For the timber sector, several specific factors combine to quickly overwhelm a generic Excel solution.

1. Complex, multi-stage supply chains

Between the harvesting of roundwood in the forest and the finished product reaching the end customer, there are often several processing stages: forest owner or forestry operation, sawmill, planing mill or secondary processor, wholesaler, and retailer. Each stage may mix wood from different areas of origin. For the EUDR, however, origin data must remain traceable down to the individual forest plot.

2. Geolocation data at the plot level instead of simple country declarations

For every shipment, the geographic coordinates of the production areas must be provided as polygons or point coordinates in GeoJSON format. With roundwood coming from many small parcels or changing suppliers, the volume of geolocation data grows quickly—without structured collection and plausibility checks, this soon becomes unmanageable.

3. Batch and volume logic of the timber industry

Timber volumes are recorded in cubic meters, solid cubic meters, or stacked cubic meters, often with conversion factors depending on the assortment and processing step. EUDR software for the timber industry must either map this volume logic itself or synchronize seamlessly with the primary timber ERP; otherwise, volume reconciliation and the due diligence statement will not align.

4. Many small and changing suppliers

Sawmills and timber traders often work with a large number of smaller suppliers, seasonally changing harvesting areas, and short-term purchases. A structured supplier portal with clear reminder functions is therefore particularly important for the timber industry—pure questionnaire tools without automation quickly reach their limits here.

5. Auditability and risk of fines

Violations of the EUDR can result in fines of up to four percent of the total annual EU-wide turnover, seizure of goods by customs, temporary market bans, and exclusion from public procurement procedures. In Germany, the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) is responsible for enforcement. Without a valid due diligence statement, a product effectively becomes untradeable, as buyers cannot legally resell it without proof.

EUDR deadlines for the timber industry: The special rule many overlook

The EUDR has been postponed twice: it was originally intended to apply from December 30, 2024, then from December 30, 2025, and finally—through Amending Regulation (EU) 2025/2650 of December 23, 2025—from December 30, 2026, for large and medium-sized enterprises. Small and micro-enterprises are generally granted a further deadline extension until June 30, 2027.

However, an important exception applies to the timber industry: companies that were already covered by the previous EU Timber Regulation (EUTR, Regulation (EU) No. 995/2010) are excluded from the extended deadline for micro and small enterprises. For them, December 30, 2026, generally applies regardless of company size.

The background: The EUTR had applied specifically to wood and wood products since 2010. The extended transition period for small companies was introduced to give industries newly covered by the EUDR (such as cocoa, coffee, or rubber) more preparation time—not to provide relief to the already regulated timber business. The German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz) explicitly points out that companies that were already subject to EUTR requirements are excluded from this special provision.

In practice, this means: A small timber importer that already had to fulfill due diligence obligations under the EUTR generally cannot rely on the June 2027 deadline. Only those dealing with entirely new wood products or raw materials not previously covered by the EUTR benefit from the extended deadline at all. Since this classification depends on the specific product range and its HS code classification in each individual case, companies should clarify this early on and, in case of doubt, with professional support.

Key dates at a glance

These dates are subject to further adjustments by the EU Commission. For the current legal situation, companies should consult the official information provided by the European Commission regarding the EUDR, as well as communications from the relevant national authority.

What features should good EUDR software for the timber industry offer?

Not every EUDR software marketed generally covers the requirements of the timber industry equally well. Companies should systematically evaluate the following functional areas when making their selection.

Impact analysis at HS code and product range level

The software should automatically check which items fall under the EUDR based on customs tariffs (HS/CN codes) rather than just broad product categories. Especially in the timber industry, with its wide variety of assortments (roundwood, sawn timber, veneer, pallets, packaging wood, wood-based materials, paper and pulp products), an automated, item-specific check is significantly more efficient than manual case-by-case assessment.

Supplier management and digital inquiries

A centralized supplier portal with automated reminders, status overviews, and plausibility checks is essential, given the often large number of small and changing timber suppliers.

Geodata and polygon management

The solution should be able to capture and validate geocoordinates and polygons in GeoJSON format and link them to the corresponding delivery quantities—including checks for plausibility and overlap with known forest areas.

Risk assessment based on EU benchmarking

The EU Commission publishes a country benchmarking system (low, standard, and high risk). Good EUDR software automatically reconciles deliveries against this benchmarking and ideally supplements it with other recognized risk indicators.

Automated DDS creation and TRACES integration

The Due Diligence Statement (DDS) must be submitted via the EU information system TRACES NT. High-performance software automatically generates the DDS from existing data, transmits it directly to TRACES, and processes the returned reference and verification numbers.

ERP integration instead of data silos

Since most sawmills, timber traders, and wood processors already use an industry-specific ERP system (e.g., for roundwood accounting, assortment management, or order processing), the EUDR software should be able to automatically import item and supplier data instead of forcing the creation of an additional, parallel database that requires maintenance.

Audit trail and proof documentation

For audits by the BLE or other authorities, it must be possible to trace exactly when data was collected, checked, modified, and approved. An automatically maintained audit trail is a fundamental requirement for this.

Scalability across multiple locations and entities

Larger timber companies with multiple plants, national subsidiaries, or import routes require a solution that supports role and permission concepts, multi-tenancy, and consolidated reporting.

Integration with other ESG requirements

Many timber companies are simultaneously affected by the CSRD, the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)/CSDDD, carbon accounting, or certification systems like FSC and PEFC. When EUDR data is integrated into the same database as other sustainability requirements, the administrative burden decreases significantly over time.

Two categories of EUDR software for the timber industry

Those searching for EUDR software for the timber industry will encounter two fundamentally different types of providers. This distinction is rarely made in existing comparisons, yet it is crucial for making the right choice.

Category 1: EUDR modules within a timber-specific ERP

Providers such as acadon (with the core system acadon Timber based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) or OPTI-NET (ONS32 Acacia) offer EUDR functionality as an add-on module or plugin within their existing timber ERP. The advantage: EUDR data resides in the same system as log accounting, assortment management, and order data, without any system fragmentation.

The trade-off: These modules are generally tied to the respective ERP system. If you are not already a customer of that ERP provider, you usually cannot use the EUDR module separately. Furthermore, these providers have historically focused on inventory management rather than ESG reporting—features such as comprehensive risk assessment based on multiple indicators or integration with CSRD and carbon data are usually less deeply developed here.

Category 2: Specialized EUDR and ESG compliance platforms

Providers such as cubemos, osapiens, VERSO, Tanso, eudrsoftware.de, Nadar, Coolset, IntegrityNext, Prewave, or Sourcemap specialize in compliance and sustainability processes and are generally ERP-independent, meaning they can be connected via interfaces or import functions regardless of the manufacturer. They usually cover the EUDR process chain—impact analysis, supplier management, risk assessment, DDS creation, TRACES integration, and reporting—much more comprehensively and can often be linked to other ESG topics such as CSRD, LkSG, or carbon accounting.

The trade-off: These solutions run as a separate system alongside the existing timber ERP. It is therefore crucial to determine how effectively article and supplier data can be automatically imported from the ERP—manual double entry should be avoided at all costs.

Practical tip

For the timber industry, the decisive question is usually not "timber ERP module or specialized platform," but rather: How deeply can the chosen solution be integrated with the existing inventory management system, and how well does it additionally cover risk assessment, auditability, and the linkage with other ESG obligations?

Evaluation criteria: How this article compares the providers

To ensure the following comparison is transparent and verifiable, all solutions are categorized based on the same ten criteria. The assessment is based on publicly available information from the providers (websites, product descriptions, price transparency) at the time of research in August 2026. Provider claims for which there is no public confirmation are marked accordingly.

EUDR software for the timber industry compared: The overview table

The following table compares the providers relevant to the timber industry based on the criteria defined above. ✓ stands for a publicly documented, existing feature, (✓) for a feature that is partially communicated or lacks public detail, and – for a feature that, according to publicly available information, is not offered or is not offered as a core function.

The providers in detail

cubemos – integrated EUDR compliance for timber companies with ERP integration

cubemos positions itself as a central platform that maps EUDR compliance not in isolation, but in conjunction with CSRD reporting, LkSG/supply chain due diligence, and carbon accounting. For timber companies, ERP integration is the key component: article and supplier master data are automatically imported from the existing inventory management system, eliminating the need for double data entry.

Based on this data, cubemos automatically checks the customs tariff numbers of each article against the EUDR scope and assigns the check to the corresponding supplier. Each supplier is also automatically checked against the EU Commission's risk benchmarking as well as supplementary, internationally recognized risk databases; from this, the software determines the required scope of inspection for each supplier.

For the due diligence statement, cubemos automatically generates the DDS from the available data (geocoordinates, quantities, supplier confirmations), transmits it directly to TRACES, and automatically writes the returned reference and verification numbers back into the ERP system. For audits, a bundled audit package containing all supporting documents, reference numbers, geocoordinates, and supplier receipts can be downloaded.

Since cubemos operates as an add-on system alongside the ERP rather than replacing it, the actual inventory management (log accounting, assortments, orders) remains unchanged in the familiar system—a significant difference compared to solutions that require a complete system overhaul.

Suitable for: Sawmills, timber traders, and wood processors with an existing ERP system who want to combine EUDR with other ESG obligations (CSRD, LkSG, CO₂) without duplicating data entry.

acadon (acadon Timber) – EUDR plugin for Microsoft Dynamics users in the timber industry

acadon AG has been developing ERP software for the timber industry for around 40 years and reports that it supports more than 200 companies with approximately 5,000 users. The core system, acadon Timber, is based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and covers procurement, production, warehousing, sales, and logistics.

The EUDR plugin from acadon is available free of charge to existing customers and manages and routes reference numbers from the EU information system through the operational workflow. It is specifically designed for compatibility with the current version of acadon Timber and Dynamics 365 Business Central.

The major advantage lies in its native depth for timber processes such as log purchasing, assortment creation, and batch tracking. The trade-off: The plugin is tied to the acadon ecosystem and, according to publicly available information, is primarily designed for handling reference numbers rather than for comprehensive, multi-layered risk assessment or integration with CSRD and CO₂ processes.

Suitable for: Sawmills and wood processors who already use acadon Timber and wish to manage their EUDR obligations primarily within this existing ERP system.

OPTI-NET (ONS32 Acacia) – Industry-specific ERP for timber trading with expandable EUDR capabilities

OPTI-NET Systeme, based in Münster, has specialized in ERP software for timber trading, building materials trading, and the timber industry for nearly 30 years. ONS32 Acacia handles features such as flexible calculation codes, length variants, and batch tracking, and is used by over 400 companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, according to the provider.

At the time of research, publicly available information regarding a dedicated EUDR module with TRACES connectivity or automated risk assessment for ONS32 Acacia is not as detailed as it is for acadon. Interested parties should inquire directly with the provider about the current status of EUDR functionality.

Suitable for: Timber traders and sawmills that are primarily looking for a deep industry-specific ERP for day-to-day operations and wish to handle EUDR compliance via a specialized add-on system.

osapiens – Highly automated EUDR solution with early TRACES integration

osapiens is one of the better-known specialized EUDR providers and advertises itself as one of the first software vendors to be integrated directly into the EU's TRACES system, with full support for multi-entity setups. Suppliers submit data via a central portal, which, according to the provider, is used by a very large number of suppliers worldwide.

For timber companies with internationally distributed corporate structures and many suppliers, this level of automation can be particularly relevant. However, according to publicly available information, osapiens does not offer the same depth of timber-industry-specific ERP functionality (batches, log quantities).

Suitable for: Larger, internationally positioned timber groups with many suppliers and legal entities that are looking for a highly automated, ERP-independent compliance solution.

VERSO – ESG suite with EUDR module

VERSO offers a broader sustainability and supply chain platform within which EUDR requirements can also be mapped. Reference customers describe the rapid integration of suppliers via the VERSO Supply Chain Hub as particularly helpful for meaningful risk analysis.

For timber companies that are already evaluating a broader ESG software solution and want to consider EUDR as one of several components, VERSO can be a sensible option. A dedicated timber ERP integration is not publicly documented.

Suitable for: Companies looking for a broader ESG platform with EUDR as a sub-module and that wish to digitize multiple sustainability topics simultaneously.

Tanso – ESG compliance software with an EUDR module

Tanso positions EUDR as part of a broader ESG and supply chain software suite, emphasizing that EUDR processes should not be handled in isolation but integrated into existing sustainability structures.

For the timber industry, the holistic approach of combining EUDR with other due diligence obligations is particularly relevant. Industry-specific features for sawmills or roundwood trading are not publicly documented in detail.

Suitable for: Companies focused on an integrated ESG data structure that treat EUDR as one of several compliance building blocks.

eudrsoftware.de – Lean all-in-one solution with public entry-level pricing

eudrsoftware.de markets itself as an all-in-one compliance software specifically for EUDR, with a publicly stated starting price of 499 euros per month. The solution captures geolocation data, assesses risks, and automatically submits due diligence statements via TRACES NT; supplier and product data can be imported via CSV, API, or ERP integration.

Public price transparency is a rare feature in the market and relevant for smaller timber companies. According to publicly available information, the solution does not offer industry-specific depth (such as native batch or roundwood logic); it is designed cross-industry for all EUDR commodities.

Suitable for: Small and medium-sized timber companies with limited budgets looking for a lean, dedicated EUDR-focused solution with manageable implementation effort.

Coolset, IntegrityNext, Sourcemap, and other ESG/supplier platforms – complementary specialists depending on focus

Coolset positions itself as a modern sustainability and compliance platform that includes EUDR as one of several modules. IntegrityNext is well-established in supplier management and sustainability assessments and may be of interest to timber companies with an existing supplier compliance setup. Sourcemap focuses on traceability and supply chain mapping and is suitable for companies that want to visualize their supply chain back to the source.

All three providers are generally designed for cross-industry use and do not offer publicly documented, timber-specific ERP depth. However, they can be a sensible choice if a company is already using one of these platforms for other purposes (supplier management, risk monitoring, traceability) and wishes to add EUDR to that existing setup.

Suitable for: Companies that already use one of these platforms or are specifically looking for supplier management or traceability as their primary focus.

Why cubemos is a compelling choice for many timber companies

When selecting software, the starting question should not be "Which software is the loudest about EUDR?" but rather "Which solution fits our existing system landscape and our other compliance obligations?". For a large part of the timber industry – companies with an existing ERP system, multiple concurrent sustainability obligations, and a desire to avoid creating yet another isolated silo solution – several objective, logical criteria favor cubemos.

1. Data integration instead of double entry

Because cubemos automatically imports article and supplier master data from the connected ERP system, it eliminates the manual double entry of master data required by many other EUDR solutions. This is a significant time-saver, especially for sawmills and timber traders with extensive, constantly changing lists of articles and suppliers.

2. Automated customs tariff and scope verification

Instead of manually checking every article against the EUDR scope, cubemos automatically generates customs tariff numbers and assigns each item to its EUDR status and corresponding supplier. This significantly reduces the workload, especially for timber companies with diverse product ranges.

3. Multi-layered, non-binary risk assessment

cubemos checks every supplier against EU risk benchmarking and supplements this with other recognized risk databases, providing a nuanced picture rather than a simple traffic-light status. This automatically determines the appropriate scope of verification for each supplier – whether it requires only deforestation proof or additional checks on human and labor rights.

4. End-to-end process through to the ERP reference number

The DDS is generated automatically from the available data and submitted directly via TRACES; the returned reference and verification numbers flow automatically back into the ERP system, where orders and deliveries are managed anyway. A seamless cycle with no manual switching between systems.

5. Reusability across multiple compliance topics

Since supplier and origin data are stored in a central database, they can also be reused for LkSG, CSRD, and CO₂ accounting. For timber companies that have to fulfill several of these obligations in parallel anyway, this reduces the data collection effort with every additional compliance cycle.

6. Audit-readiness without last-minute stress

All documentation is stored centrally and automatically provided with an audit trail; for official inspections, a complete audit package containing evidence, reference numbers, geocoordinates, and supplier documents can be downloaded.

These advantages do not mean that cubemos is automatically the right choice for every timber company. For example, those who already rely entirely on acadon Timber and only need reference number handling within that system may be able to get started with less integration effort using the native acadon plugin. The following classification by company type helps with specific alignment.

Which software suits which type of company?

What questions should timber companies ask before choosing software?

• Can the software be connected to our existing ERP system, and how exactly does the data transfer take place (automatically, via API, via CSV import)?
• Does the solution correctly map our volume logic (cubic meters, solid cubic meters, stacked cubic meters, conversion factors), or does this have to be maintained manually?
• How are geodata and polygons captured, validated, and reported back in the event of implausible information?
• Is the risk assessment based on multiple indicators, or exclusively on EU country benchmarking?
• Is the due diligence statement generated automatically, and is it transmitted to TRACES NT directly from the software?
• How are returned reference and verification numbers processed – manually or automatically back into the ERP?
• Can the collected data also be reused for other obligations (CSRD, LkSG, CO₂ accounting, FSC/PEFC certification)?
• How transparent are the costs, and which price components (license, setup, number of users, data volume) are incurred?
• What support does the provider offer during introduction, and how long does implementation realistically take?
• Is the solution still practical with an increasing number of suppliers, additional locations, or further countries?

Typical mistakes when selecting EUDR software for the timber industry

Mistake 1: Misjudging the deadline rules for timber companies

Many smaller timber companies mistakenly assume that the extended deadline until June 2027 applies to them automatically. Since companies already covered by the EUTR may be excluded from this extension, you should clarify your specific deadline situation early on and on a product-by-product basis.

Mistake 2: Focusing only on reference number handling

Some solutions primarily cover technical submission to TRACES, but fail to address upstream risk assessment, geolocation validation, or supplier integration. A complete EUDR process requires more than just a connection to the EU information system.

Mistake 3: Treating EUDR in isolation from other ESG obligations

Because EUDR data overlaps significantly with CSRD, LkSG, and carbon accounting, an isolated, standalone EUDR solution often leads to duplicate data entry and data silos in the medium term.

Mistake 4: Underestimating ERP integration

If EUDR software is not properly integrated with your existing inventory management system, it creates a high manual maintenance burden that repeats with every subsequent compliance cycle.

Mistake 5: Involving suppliers too late

Especially in the timber industry, which features many small and seasonally changing suppliers, obtaining complete and plausible geolocation data often takes longer than expected. Starting the supplier process early is crucial, regardless of the software chosen.

Mistake 6: Only considering auditability when it is too late

For audits by the BLE or other authorities, simply storing data somewhere is not enough. Without an automatically maintained audit trail, it is often impossible to reconstruct exactly when data was collected and verified after the fact.

Conclusion: Which EUDR software is best for the timber industry?

There is no single EUDR software that fits every timber company equally well. If you already rely entirely on a timber ERP like acadon Timber and primarily need reference number handling, you can start with the ERP provider's native EUDR plugin. If your focus is on satellite data and large-scale deforestation analysis, you should evaluate specialized geospatial data providers.

For the vast majority of sawmills, timber traders, and wood processors—companies with an existing ERP system, multiple parallel sustainability obligations, and the goal of implementing EUDR not as another isolated solution, but as an integrated, audit-ready process—cubemos is the most compelling solution by comparison. The combination of automatic ERP data import, automated customs tariff and risk assessment, direct TRACES integration, and data reusability for CSRD, LkSG, and carbon accounting sets it apart from many other solutions.

Regardless of the software chosen, the rule remains: timber companies should clarify their deadline situation early, involve suppliers early, and focus on auditability rather than just data storage from the very beginning.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about EUDR software for the timber industry

Which EUDR software is best for the timber industry?

That depends on your existing system landscape. For timber companies that want to connect EUDR with their ERP system and other ESG obligations like CSRD or LkSG, cubemos is the most comprehensive solution by comparison. If you prefer to stay exclusively within an existing timber ERP like acadon Timber, you can start with the ERP provider's native plugin.

Which software is suitable for the timber trade?

For timber trading businesses with many changing suppliers, solutions with robust supplier portals and automated risk assessment are particularly relevant, such as cubemos or osapiens. Smaller timber traders with limited budgets can also consider leaner, EUDR-focused tools like eudrsoftware.de.

Which software is suitable for sawmills?

Sawmills benefit from native support for roundwood and batch logic. Those already using acadon Timber can utilize its EUDR plugin; for additional ESG integration, a complementary platform like cubemos is a suitable choice.

Which software supports TRACES?

According to publicly available information, cubemos, osapiens, and eudrsoftware.de offer direct integration with TRACES NT, including automated submission of due diligence statements and retrieval of reference numbers.

Which software processes geodata and polygons?

Specialized EUDR platforms such as cubemos, osapiens, and eudrsoftware.de, as well as geodata specialists like TradeAware/LiveEO, capture and validate geocoordinates in GeoJSON format. Standard timber ERP modules usually offer this functionality only to a limited extent.

Is EUDR software actually necessary?

For an initial assessment, Excel may suffice. However, with multiple suppliers, locations, or complex product ranges, manual implementation quickly becomes error-prone and difficult to audit—making structured software a practical necessity.

Can Excel be sufficient for EUDR implementation in the timber industry?

Only for very small, manageable supplier structures. As soon as large-scale geodata, recurring risk assessments, and audit-ready documentation are required, Excel reaches its limits.

What data must be collected for EUDR regarding timber products?

Requirements include the geocoordinates of the production plots, product classification by HS/CN code, quantity details, a risk assessment, and proof of deforestation-free status since December 31, 2020.

What role does the Due Diligence Statement (DDS) play for timber products?

For every relevant import or placing on the market, a due diligence statement must be submitted via TRACES NT. Without a valid DDS or reference number, the goods are effectively untradeable.

Which software is suitable for small and medium-sized timber enterprises (SMEs)?

SMEs benefit from lean, quick-to-implement solutions with clear price transparency, such as eudrsoftware.de, or from a scaled-down entry into a comprehensive platform like cubemos.

Which providers are available on the market?

Relevant providers for the timber industry include cubemos, acadon, OPTI-NET, osapiens, VERSO, Tanso, eudrsoftware.de, Coolset, IntegrityNext, and Sourcemap. The market is evolving, so it is recommended to conduct up-to-date research before making any decision.

When does the EUDR apply to the timber industry?

For large and medium-sized enterprises, as well as timber companies that were already subject to the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), the EUDR generally applies from December 30, 2026. Other small and micro-enterprises are granted an extension until June 30, 2027.

Does the extended deadline until June 2027 apply automatically to small timber companies?

Not automatically. Companies that were already covered by the EUTR are generally excluded from the deadline extension for micro and small enterprises and must comply with the EUDR starting December 30, 2026.

What is the difference between the EUDR and the EUTR?

The EUTR (EU Timber Regulation) applied exclusively to timber and merely prohibited the placing of illegally harvested timber on the market. The EUDR expands the scope to include additional commodities and additionally requires positive proof of deforestation-free status, including geolocation data.

Which timber products are covered by the EUDR?

In addition to raw timber and roundwood, numerous derived products are covered, such as sawn timber, veneer, wood-based panels, paper and pulp products, as well as wooden furniture and packaging, provided they fall under the relevant CN codes.

What sanctions are imposed for violations?

Penalties include fines of up to four percent of the total annual EU-wide turnover, confiscation of goods, temporary bans from the market, and exclusion from public procurement procedures. In Germany, the BLE is responsible for enforcement.

Does cubemos replace our existing timber ERP?

No. cubemos functions as an add-on system alongside your ERP, automatically importing item and supplier data without replacing your existing inventory management or deeply interfering with its processes.

How long does it take to implement EUDR software?

This depends heavily on the scope of the ERP integration, the number of suppliers, and the chosen provider. Providers offer varying estimates; a concrete, project-specific assessment should be requested directly.

How much does EUDR software cost?

Pricing varies significantly across the market. Some providers like eudrsoftware.de publish entry-level prices (starting at 499 euros per month), while many others, including cubemos, osapiens, and most timber ERP providers, provide pricing only upon request.

Can forest geolocation data be imported directly from the ERP?

This depends on the specific ERP system. Specialized EUDR platforms generally offer structured import functions for geolocation data, regardless of whether the ERP manages this data itself.

What happens if suppliers provide no or incomplete geolocation data?

Without complete and plausible geolocation data, a valid due diligence statement cannot be created. A structured supplier portal with automated reminders and plausibility checks helps reduce this risk.

How are the EUDR and CSRD related?

Both regulations concern sustainability data, supply chain information, governance processes, and auditable documentation. A shared data foundation avoids redundant collection and data silos.

Which departments should be involved in EUDR implementation?

Typically procurement, sustainability management, compliance, quality management, IT, and executive management, as EUDR data affects both operational and regulatory processes.

Is FSC or PEFC certification a substitute for the EUDR due diligence statement?

No. Certifications can be included in the risk assessment as additional evidence, but they do not replace the independent, EUDR-compliant due diligence statement, which requires geolocation data and a risk assessment.

What is the best way for a timber company to start with EUDR implementation?

The first step is to clarify your specific deadlines and conduct an impact analysis at the article level. This is followed by supplier engagement, geolocation data collection, risk assessment, and the establishment of an audit-ready process—ideally supported by software that integrates with your existing ERP.