Masterclass Description
In the ever-evolving landscape of the fashion industry, traceability has become a cornerstone for ensuring transparency and compliance with new legislative requirements. In this recent traceability master class we provided invaluable insights into how fashion brands can navigate these complexities.
With Marta Inchausti Moya, Public Affairs Manager at Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), the session highlighted the importance of traceability, the impact of new legislation, and practical tools for mapping and tracking supply chains.
Special Guest
Marta Inchausti Moya
Public Affairs Manager at Global Fashion Agenda
Key Takeaways
GLOBAL FASHION AGENDA
Overview of GFA's Work
Martha, Public Affairs Manager at Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), shared an in-depth overview of GFA’s work and the current legislative context.
GFA is a non-profit organization based in Denmark, whose mission is to accelerate sustainability in the fashion industry. Martha highlighted how GFA inspires, educates, influences, and mobilizes all stakeholders for more sustainable fashion.
Legislative Context
In recent years, textile legislation has increased significantly, from zero to over 16 proposals directly impacting the fashion industry.
Martha emphasized the lack of global consensus, meaning that what happens in the European Union is not necessarily replicated elsewhere. Additionally, we are now in the implementation phase of many of these legislative proposals, meaning that companies will need to adapt quickly to comply with new regulations.
GFA's Policy Matrix
To help companies navigate this complex landscape, GFA has created the Policy Matrix, a living document that is updated monthly. The Matrix covers both legislative and non-legislative initiatives at the EU and Americas levels. This tool is structured around five fashion priorities, which include respectful and secure work environments, better wage systems, resource stewardship, smart material choices, and circular systems.
Martha explained how to read the Matrix, distinguishing between legislative and non-legislative proposals, and provided specific examples of regulations in force and under discussion, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation.
OUR SOLUTIONS
Overviews
We are leading a traceability platform that assists fashion brands in mapping and tracking supply chain data.
By providing a comprehensive overview of materials, processes, and products, we help brands achieve transparency and meet legislative compliance requirements.
Key Features and Services
- User-Friendly Interface: Brands can easily view and manage production orders, define data rules, and ensure suppliers follow set processes.
- Mapping and Tracking: The platform supports both post-production mapping and real-time tracking, offering flexibility depending on the brand’s needs.
- Supplier Engagement: Suppliers can add necessary data and documents to the platform, enhancing the visibility and reliability of supply chain information.
Live Demo Highlights
Mapping and Tracking Explained
During the live demo, we showcased how our platform help brands to track materials and processes along the supply chain. The demo illustrated the ease with which brands can define data rules, manage supplier information, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
Engaging Suppliers
One of the key takeaways was the importance of direct supplier engagement. By involving suppliers in the traceability process, brands can collect higher quality data and ensure more reliable supply chain mapping.
Many solutions support the supply chain traceability, we differentiate ourselves from other traceability systems because we directly involve your suppliers to collect primary data, the original data derived from your direct stakeholder.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Questions on CSRD and Due Diligence
One of the main topics raised was the impact of the Due Diligence Directive (CSRD) on companies. Martha explained that, despite the Council’s approval of the text, it is still uncertain whether it will be formally adopted by the European Parliament, especially considering the upcoming European elections. The directive, if adopted, will require large companies to identify, assess, prevent, mitigate, and remedy the impacts of their activities on both human rights and the environment.
Main Users of The ID Factory System
We answered a question about who the main users of our system are when a brand wants to start with The ID Factory. The main users are usually the project owners within the brand, who then define and manage access for direct and nominated material suppliers.
We collaborate with 17 brands, over 700 stakeholders, and have mapped 12 material types, including Leather, PU, fabric, accessories, reinforcements, insole component, outsoles, insoles, boxes, packaging accessories, outer cartons, uppers & finish product
Integration with Procurement Systems
Another question concerned the integration of our platform with the brands’ procurement systems. Our goal is to provide direct integrations not only for the brand but also for suppliers when necessary, to avoid additional manual activities for data import and updating.
We help you ensure that material tracing, reporting, PO and certificate management fits well into your business flow, through the integration with your ERP and PLM systems, in order to help you empower all the stakeholders involved – from farmer to final garment. We are already integrated with SAP, AS/400, Stealth and partnership with ZDHC, Eco – Age, Temera, Sopra Steria, Ympact, Process Factory, 4Sustainability.
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