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Digitizing Tobacco Traceability for Global Compliance and Sustainability

An Indian tobacco company with a strong legacy as a family-owned business has established itself as a trusted exporter of high-quality tobacco, including Virginia, Burley, and NSL varieties. With a growing global footprint and increasing demand from regulated markets, the company set out to strengthen its traceability, sustainability, and compliance capabilities. 

Operating across key sourcing regions Venukonda, Rajahmundry, and Ongole covering over 7,200 acres and 1,000+ farmers, the company required a scalable solution to bring transparency and control across its complex supply chain. 

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About the Company

An Indian company primarily involved in the production, processing, and export of tobacco, established as a family-owned business, the group has built a strong reputation for its high-quality tobacco products, which are exported to numerous countries worldwide. The company specializes in various types of tobacco, including Virginia tobacco, and caters to both domestic and international markets

Industry

Agribusiness 

Region

India 

Use Case

  • Alignment and Adherence to STP standard for exporting leaf tobacco  
  • Unified Solution for Grower Management, Procurement and Processing  
  • Establishes clear traceability for each box of exported tobacco  
  • Procurement at scale

Features Used

  • Grower Management System  
  • Procurement Management System  
  • Farmer Payment Ledger and Payments Module  

The Problem

As the company expanded its sourcing and exports, it faced critical challenges: 

  • Limited farm-level traceability across multiple villages and tobacco varieties 
  • Fragmented data systems, with manual processes impacting accuracy and efficiency 
  • Difficulty in tracking procurement, farmer activities, and sustainability metrics 
  • Increasing pressure to comply with Sustainable Tobacco Program (STP) standards 
  • Lack of real-time visibility into supply chain operations and performance 

These gaps created risks in compliance, audit readiness, and maintaining trust with global buyers. 

Solution

To address these challenges, the company partnered with TraceX to deploy a blockchain-powered traceability solution. 

Digitizing Tobacco Traceability, Digitizing Tobacco Traceability for Global Compliance and Sustainability

Key capabilities implemented:

End-to-End Traceability 

  • Digitized tracking from farm to final product 
  • Captured farmer, farm, and crop-level data across all sourcing regions 

Procurement Dashboard 

  • Real-time visibility into procurement volumes, farmer transactions, and sourcing locations 
  • Improved operational efficiency and decision-making 

STP Dashboard 

  • Continuous monitoring of labor practices, sustainability indicators, and livelihood data 
  • Enabled compliance with STP standards through structured data capture 

Field-Level Data Capture 

  • Mobile-based tools for field agents to collect data across 1,000+ farmers and 7,200 acres 
  • Enabled standardized and verifiable data collection across villages 

Blockchain-Based Transparency 

  • Ensured tamper-proof records and audit-ready data 
  • Strengthened trust with global buyers through verifiable sourcing information 

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Results

The implementation delivered significant outcomes: 

  • Full supply chain traceability across multiple regions and tobacco varieties 
  • Real-time visibility into procurement and sustainability performance 
  • Improved compliance with STP and global sourcing standards 
  • Reduced manual processes and improved data accuracy 
  • Enhanced transparency and trust with international buyers 

The company transitioned from fragmented operations to a digitally connected, traceable supply chain. 

Key Takeaways

  • Traceability is critical for global market access and compliance 
  • Digital dashboards enable real-time monitoring of procurement and sustainability 
  • Blockchain ensures data integrity and audit readiness 
  • Field-level data capture is essential for managing smallholder networks 
  • End-to-end visibility strengthens both operational efficiency and buyer trust 

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