Discussions about the benefits of transparency generally focus on providing end-consumers with more information about the food they eat and the clothes they wear, with the ultimate goal of generating more business. But transparency also benefits businesses internally by providing a compelling reason for employees to join, stay, and engage with your company.
Achieving supply chain transparency is often easier said than done. Today, we look at the top 3 challenges of supply chain mapping and how to overcome them.
Supply chain transparency is a critical first step in identifying and ultimately eliminating child labor. The need to eliminate child labor a daunting yet crucially important task.
Transparency-One, in partnership with SGS, is proud to announce that French retailer Intermarché has launched Transparency-One traceability QR codes on its St. Eloi brand green beans.
Three years ago, we founded Transparency-One. From the start, our mission has been to create a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world through innovative supply chain management. Trends and technologies have transformed the CPG industry over the years; here are some insights we’ve learned.
Given the length and complexity of modern supply chains, most of these data relationships are not hierarchical or one-to-one, but rather interconnected and involving multiple levels.
Alternative protein, meat substitutes, fake meat: whatever you call it, it’s on the rise. You may have heard of popular new alternative proteins such as Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, plant-based and scientifically-driven meat substitutes that continue to gain traction in the marketplace. Meat substitutes have existed for years, but…
SGS Transparency-One, which features compatibility with GS1 standards, helps meet the need for collaboration and common language in the food, cosmetic and textile industries, according to GS1 France. Transparency-One’s cloud-based platform, in partnership with SGS, enables the discovery, analysis and monitoring of all suppliers, components and facilities along entire…
The expectation for supply chain transparency in the consumer goods industry is relatively new. How has supply chain transparency evolved over time?
The business case for transparency is compelling: a 2018 study found that 74% of consumers would switch from their usual brand to another brand that provides more in-depth product information, beyond what is on the physical label. Immediate benefits of transparency include regulatory compliance, safer and more ethical products, and more efficient,…