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Ralph Lauren says it is the first global retail brand to apply this type of technology at scale. Though similar efforts are progressing in food and fine jewelry, the fashion industry has not yet embraced this kind of piece-level traceability.
The technology, orchestrated with IoT platform EVRYTHNG and technology partner Avery Dennison, presents benefits for multiple supply chain stakeholders, including Ralph Lauren customers.
Counterfeits are a problem for retailers, brands and consumers. IoT technologies are particularly equipped to help with enforcement in this area according to the Boston Consulting Group. “Although no solution can be fully foolproof, smart tags capture the complete genealogy of a product and are hard to replicate,” a May BCG report said.
Ralph Lauren’s QR codes will serve essentially as a mark of authenticity, if they scan successfully.
Beyond counterfeits, digitally tracking PO’s of clothes will grant Ralph Lauren a new level supply chain visibility from which it can glean greater efficiency and gain a more granular view of operations at the supplier level.
A World Economic Forum white paper on advanced manufacturing technologies featuring the scheme concluded that – The program will provide the company with real-time visibility into factory/vendor performance, enabling it to adjust as needed to support on-time deliveries.
Ralph Lauren is also at the beginning of ambitious journey in which the brand intends to sustainably source 100% of its cotton and viscose and use 100% recycled polyester by 2025.
The brand set further goals for the sustainable sourcing of viscose, down, wool, leather and cashmere too. Closely monitoring and verifying the materials used to make Ralph Lauren clothing could be an important enabler in meeting these goals and increased visibility on the manufacturing floor can only help.
Source: Supplychain Dive article, Nove 6, 2019
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