Sustainable and Transparent Supply Chain Management for Softlines
Discover how the revolution in softline supply chain sustainability is supported by an innovative management platform.
- (1888PressRelease) January 23, 2025 - SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article outlining its solutions for chemical compliance, verifiable transparency and market knowledge for the softlines industry.
Increasing globalization has enabled international softline trade to flourish and provided access to lucrative markets far from home. The flip side to this is that an overview of supply chains can become difficult, with multiple national borders and numerous stakeholders. This creates challenges for regulators at a time when they, and consumers, are demanding greater verification of sustainability and traceability.
This article takes a hard look at what is driving the softlines industry to evolve from an environmental polluter into a sector working hard to improve its environmental and resource management. A big part of this is reputation, with consumers heavily influenced in their purchasing decisions by their concerns for the planet.
Exploring the barriers to a sustainable supply chain, the article also examines major new industry regulations and acknowledges the costs of comprehensive oversight. Overcoming these challenges has been at the core of SGS’s softlines strategy, with SGS SMART providing a one-stop platform for supply chains that offers a trusted digital management platform.
Read the original Consumer Compact article, ‘Introducing SGS SMART – a Revolution in Softline Supply Chain Management‘ [www.sgs.com/en/news/2025/01/cc-q4-2024-introducing-sgs-smart-a-revolution-in-softline-supply-chain-management]
SGS solutions
SGS SMART simplifies the management of product testing and inspections through a single, cost-effective, customer-focused platform that provides brands with complete control over testing parameters and laboratory selection, no matter where their supply chain operates globally. Real-time tracking of sample progress enables faster, better-informed decision-making, while advanced analytics offer deep insights into product and supplier performance, driving continuous supply chain improvements. Learn more about SGS SMART. [www.sgs.com/en/services/sgs-smart]
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For more information, please contact:
Leo Yang
Key Account Manager
Tel: +86 (0) 21 6115 2151
Daniel Zhao
Technical Support Section Head
Tel: +86 (0) 21 6115 2439
Website: www.sgs.com/softlines
LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
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