Global textile sourcing solution Sourcery emphasizes on fair data collection

In its latest report on the ‘Know Your Grower’ initiative in India and Pakistan, global textile sourcing solution Sourcery has highlighted on the need for more precise, reliable, and fair data collection within the textile supply chain. Ruchita Chhabra, Grower Engagement Director, Sourcery, says the company can achieve greater visibility by moving beyond inaccurate GPS data and utilizing digital polygon mapping.

The company aims to empower growers to independently share data. Beneficial to both growers and manufacturers, the company aims to incentivize data sharing, especially in terms of financial rewards. It aims to create a future to empower every participant in the cotton supply chain through collaboration.

Sourcery's focus on fair data collection ensures that all participants in the supply chain, from farmers to manufacturers, have a clear understanding of how their information is being used. This promotes trust and accountability within the industry. Sourcery gathers primary data on a commercial scale in of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, as well as the Punjab province in Pakistan. The organization combines commercial investment with grower incentives and engagement to improve industry standards.

While Sourcery's report focuses on India and Pakistan, the call for fair data collection has global implications. The textile industry has long been plagued by issues of data opacity, which can hinder progress towards ethical and sustainable practices.