eTrackit is a digital traceability system for certified materials, tracking volumes at the individual product level.
ABOUT
A forward-thinking system delivering granular traceability
Designed to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain, eTrackit works by electronically tracking certified materials for each key product transformation, as well as every time products are transacted between a seller and a buyer. eTransactions establish material accounting at the article level throughout the supply chain, dual verified by peer-to-peer validation and third-party certification body transaction approval. Each kilo of certified material is traced, providing real-time visibility of certified inventory transfers in a closed loop supply chain.
OBJECTIVES
Increasing efficiency and integrity in traceability
eTrackit’s initial release application will be powered by the traceability platform TextileGenesis™. However, Textile Exchange will continue to develop pathways under the Trackit umbrella as the system evolves, collaborating with further solution providers and stakeholders who are working with other traceability solutions once its data evolves.
HOW IT WORKS
Tracking certified materials online via eTransactions
Brand eligibility
Eligible, certified brands can now register for eTrackit and begin the process of supply chain mapping. In this initial rollout, the system is available for Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), and so brands must be certified to the GRS and/or RCS to use eTrackit. This is necessary for end-to-end traceability.
Supply chain discovery
Brands that are eligible to use the eTrackit system need to undergo a supply chain discovery phase to identify whether they also have eligible purchase orders (POs).
Certified brands can register to have their supply chain diagnosed and receive a report on the eligibility of their certified supply chains.
eTransactions
Once a supply chain has been onboarded to the traceability platform, certified organizations can apply for eTransactions, which the system will authenticate against the permissible scope, as well as their available inventory, and their adherence to content and standard requirements. Validated eTransactions are then passed on to certification bodies for verification and approval.
Peer-to-peer validation
With the approval of eTransactions, the system will draw on the virtual inventory of the seller and move it to the buyer. The buyer will then need to accept the inventory to complete the peer-to-peer validation. The virtual inventory, coupled with this peer-to-peer validation, ensures that certified volume is always zero-sum within the supply chain.
TIMELINE
eTrackit Update
In November 2023, Textile Exchange initiated the registration process for the eTrackit system, enabling organizations to prepare for eTransactions. Due to the complexities in the development and implementation of the pilot findings for the eTrackit system, the initial roll out timeline has been extended. With the first commercial eTransaction for RCS and GRS now expected in Q3 2024.
We are currently working towards bringing further technology solutions into the eTrackit system, and aims to have both the requirements and assessment criteria for potential technology providers ready for Q3. At this time, we will work in parallel with a shortlist of technology platforms to pilot the eTrackit system.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question not answered here, please get in touch with us directly at trackit@textileexchange.org.