Our Traceability Solution
Traceability: Know Your Cotton’s Journey
The Trust Protocol empowers you to make informed sourcing decisions with complete traceability of U.S. Cotton and Protocol Cotton. We provide clear visibility into the journey of your cotton, verifying its origin and credentials every step of the way. This article-level transparency builds consumer trust, strengthens brand reputation, and supports your commitment to responsible sourcing.
Technology-Driven Traceability
Our platform is designed for the precise tracking of U.S. Cotton and Protocol Cotton. It captures detailed transaction data and maintains a fiber inventory, requiring active participation from all supply chain members to ensure data accuracy. This technology offers improved inventory reconciliation, increased data accuracy, and AI-powered document verification, providing you with a robust and reliable traceability solution.
PCMS Traceability Process
- Brand Selection: Brands select specific products for tracking, identify their suppliers, and define the data collection period.
- Demand Communication: Requirements are communicated to yarn spinners, who source U.S. Cotton or Protocol Cotton.
- Fiber Shipment Upload: Merchants upload fiber shipment data, including Permanent Bale Identification (PBI) numbers, which the PCMS validates against the USDA/FAS database.
- Supply Chain Integration: Validated data is securely transmitted to supply chain systems, currently TextileGenesis™, where Trust Protocol member suppliers complete their required steps.
- Brand Dashboard Reporting: Following the recording of finished product shipments, the Brand Dashboard provides detailed information on each shipment and the total fiber volume consumed
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Join the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol today and gain access to our traceability solution.
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