Cotton Round Table: Traceability Deep Dive

Cotton Round Table: Traceability Deep Dive

The Cotton Round Table: Traceability Deep Dive report explores the critical aspects of traceability in the cotton supply chain. It delves into industry challenges, key interventions, and innovative solutions for enhancing transparency and accountability. The report highlights best practices, technological advancements, and industry collaborations aimed at improving supply chain integrity from farm to final product.

Last updated: 21/11/2021

Introduction

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of cotton traceability, focusing on supply chain transparency and digital verification. With increasing regulatory and consumer demands for sustainability, brands and suppliers face pressure to establish verifiable chain-of-custody systems. The Cotton Roundtable explores various traceability solutions, including digital platforms, tracer innovations, and facility authorisations, to address the fragmented supplier landscape and improve end-to-end supply chain visibility.

Content

  1. Introduction 
  2. Overview of Cotton Traceability 
  3. Key Challenges in the Cotton Supply Chain 
  4. Traceability Innovations and Models 
  5. Cotton Traceability Interventions Matrix 
  6. Stakeholder Insights and Action Points 
  7. Regulatory and Consumer Risks 
  8. Conclusion and Recommendations

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