World Economic Forum launches self-service blockchain platform for supply chain traceability

The World Economic Forum (WEF) launched a self-service, public blockchain traceability platform available for businesses to start mapping and tracking their supply chains with help from Everledger, the International Trade Centre (ITC) and Lenzing Group Thursday. The platform allows users to create maps of their materials and product flow. ITC's other databases will soon be included in the maps — adding "key environmental and social indicators and certifications of supply chain partners." WEF is seeking suppliers and brands already using blockchain for supply chain traceability to participate in a second stage pilot. Textile supplier Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), IoT platform Evrythng and blockchain traceability platform Plataforma Verde have signed on.