What is the Project?
An end-to-end supply chain traceability solution for the fashion and textile industry that makes data-driven decisions possible. Trusted by leading brands, this innovative platform tackles the pressing problems within the industry by focusing on traceability, transparency, and sustainability. With a digital approach that spans from procurement and manufacturing to quality control and environmental monitoring, the project empowers stakeholders to gain complete and accurate knowledge of their entire supply chain. The platform digitalizes the journey from raw materials to finished products and ensures that brands can track every step of the production process. As pointed out by Massimo Brandellero, the Founder of The ID Factory, “Transparency is the first step towards sustainability.”
Main Benefits of the Solution
The platform addresses four primary challenges that businesses face today:
- Lack of Traceability: Less than 10% of brands have complete 100% knowledge about the full supply chain; very few stakeholders have all the information below tier 2 and tier 3.
- Lack of Transparency: Out of 200 fashion brands, only 30 published their processing facilities further down the supply chain, and a mere 10 brands disclosed some of their raw material suppliers.
- Supply Chain Disruption Risk: Only 9% of supply chain executives said that they could assess the impact of disruption within hours.
- Supply Chain Sustainability Risk: With the UN Guidelines and the upcoming Due Diligence Law, it is explicit that brands are held responsible for human rights violations and environmental impact along their value chain.
Enhancing Transparency & Traceability
In a world where nothing can be changed without reliable and accurate data, the project offers a highly intuitive interface that provides real-time visibility over global operations. The traceability segment of the platform enables brands to digitalize their supply chain by recording data at each production stage. This isn’t just about crunching numbers—it’s about learning from intuitive reports, order forecasts, and dynamic infographics. This reliable and transparent information equips fashion businesses to reduce waste, inefficiencies, and costs, all while maintaining the integrity of their supply chains.
A Digital Shift in Supply Chain Management
The solution goes beyond merely tracking products; it paves the way for a complete digital transformation in supply chain management. The digital product passport is a cutting-edge feature that offers complete visibility over a company’s supply chain and communicates a product’s verified and transparent story. Alongside the passport, there is certificates management—a centralized system that brings together various players, stakeholders, and certifying bodies. This common language is essential for mitigating risks and ensuring compliance. The focus remains on sustainability as mapping suppliers and monitoring environmental and social performance support the transformative journey toward a greener future.
The Seamless Integration Experience
Designed to be easily integrable with any management system, this solution supports brands regardless of their existing infrastructure. From TR1 to TR3 and beyond, the platform identifies and traces the history, distribution, location, and application of products, parts, and materials. Certificates are effectively managed to meet all material compliance requirements, mitigating risks and making sure that the transition towards sustainability is smooth and efficient. The robust design means that brands can incorporate this technology without significant disruption to their current systems, thereby accelerating the march towards digitization and sustainable practices.
Project Impact on Sustainability Goals
- SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 – Climate Action
- SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
The Future of Fashion Supply Chain Innovation
As the fashion industry makes a decisive shift towards sustainability, traceability becomes a necessity, not just a luxury. The current legislative trends, such as the requirements being implemented in France, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, and advances from the European Union regarding the Digital Product Passport, are clear indicators of the future. In New York, the Supply Chain Fashion Act is already demanding that companies trace at least 50% of their supply chain within 12 months after the law’s approval. All of these steps are leading to a more transparent, digitally empowered, and sustainable future. The platform’s ability to support these changes is a testament to its forward-thinking design. It is not just a tool, but a vital partner in navigating the challenges of the modern supply chain. With a bcorp score of 100.1, this project stands firmly at the intersection of advanced data processing, hosting innovations, and genuine sustainability. Even in moments of complexity, a brief pause to appreciate the simplicity of clear, impactful data can be a game changer… paving the way for a dynamic future in fashion supply chain management.
