Our Traceability Solution
Traceability: Know Your Cotton’s Journey
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol empowers you to make informed sourcing decisions with traceability of U.S. Cotton, Protocol Cotton, and U.S. Regen™ 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, Protocol Cotton, and U.S. Regen™ 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.
Protocol Consumption Management 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 with yarn spinners, who source U.S. Cotton, Protocol Cotton, or U.S. Regen™ 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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