The ability to track a supply chain or material back to its origins to see the movement of materials and the locations of production and manufacturing facilities.
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The ability to track a supply chain or material back to its origins to see the movement of materials and the locations of production and manufacturing facilities. Traceability is a key challenge faced by globalised supply chains, however recent advancements in technology including fibres forensically traced to farm, and clothing microchips that can show the complete fabric to garment supply chain, can help highlight potential social and environmental risks in the countries involved.
e.g. To improve traceability in its supply chain, the brand’s new supplier code of conduct prohibits unofficial subcontracting and requires the names and addresses of all producers and manufacturers.
