How a Nigerian Trading firm leveraged TraceX EUDR Platform for Supply Chain Compliance

The Nigerian firm enhanced data accuracy, ensured compliance with EUDR, improved operational efficiency, and achieved complete supply chain traceability, thereby reinforcing their commitment to quality and sustainable sourcing practices.

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About the Company

A leading Nigerian trading firm specializes in the export of premium cocoa beans and cashew nuts. 

 

With a focus on quality and sustainable sourcing, it has built a strong reputation, sourcing directly from 5,000 to 8,000 farmers. 

Industry

Agri Trading Company

Region

Nigeria

Use Case

Supply Chain Compliance for EUDR

Features Used

  • Farmer Onboarding, Registration & Verification
  • GIS- Restricted Zones, Walk & Plot
  • Real-time Crop Monitoring
  • Inventory Management & Sales Orders 
  • QR Coding.

The collaboration with TraceX has been transformative for the Nigerian company. The advanced traceability and data management solutions provided by TraceX have empowered them to overcome their supply chain challenges, drive impactful changes, and maintain their commitment to quality and sustainability. With TraceX, the company is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of international trade and regulatory compliance, setting a new standard for excellence in the agricultural sector.

Challenges

  • Data Accuracy Issues: Inconsistent and unreliable data collection from farmers and local buying agents. Difficulty in maintaining accurate records of farmer profiles and crop details.
  • Lack of Supply Chain Traceability: Inability to monitor and verify sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. Challenges in ensuring transparency from farm to export, especially with a large network of stakeholders.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Difficulty in complying with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and other international standards. Need for detailed documentation and proof of sustainable sourcing practices.
  • Operational Inefficiencies: Manual data management leading to errors and inefficiencies. Lack of centralized systems for managing stock movements and procurement processes.
  • Environmental Monitoring: Inadequate systems for geo-mapping farm boundaries and monitoring deforestation risks. Challenges in preventing environmental degradation and ensuring sustainable land use.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Complex coordination among farmers, local buying agents, and warehouses. Difficulty in integrating and aligning various stakeholders within the supply chain.
  • Quality Control: Inconsistent quality checks and lack of standardized processes for produce assessment. Difficulty in maintaining high standards for exported cocoa beans and cashew nuts.

Solutions

  • Data Accuracy

Capture comprehensive biodata of farmers and local buying agents through a user-friendly mobile app, ensuring accurate and consistent data collection. Facilitate immediate data capture through mobile applications, minimizing errors and delays. Enable farmers to self-register or allows bulk data upload for larger groups, ensuring data integrity. Utilize the mobile app for on-site farmer verification, further improving data accuracy.

 

  • Supply Chain Traceability:

Provide end-to-end visibility through the supply chain, ensuring transparency from farm to export. Capture details about agricultural practices, allowing for monitoring of sustainable practices throughout the chain. Track produce movement from procurement to sale, providing a clear audit trail for traceability. Unique QR codes for each batch of produce enable real-time tracking and verification.

 

  • Regulatory Compliance (EUDR)

Provide the necessary documentation and proof of sustainable sourcing practices required by EUDR. Offer configurable reports to demonstrate compliance with EUDR regulations. Enable monitoring of deforestation risks and ensures farm operations are within legal boundaries.

 

  • Operational efficiencies

Offer a central platform to manage all data related to farmers, crops, and produce, eliminating the need for multiple systems. Streamline processes like stock movement and procurement, reducing manual errors and increasing efficiency. Track various batches, products, and locations within facilities, improving control over stock levels.

 

  • Environmental Monitoring

Utilize GPS technology to map farm boundaries, facilitating deforestation risk monitoring. Flag areas near protected zones or deforestation risks, guiding responsible land management. Simplify farm mapping for field officers, ensuring accurate boundary delineation.

 

  • Stakeholder Coordination

Provide a mobile app for farmers and field officers, enabling easy communication and data sharing. Offer centralized dashboards for administrators to monitor and manage all stakeholders within the supply chain.

 

  • Quality Control

Facilitate recording of quality parameters like moisture content and bean count, ensuring consistent standards. Guide field officers through recommended quality checks, ensuring accurate and consistent product assessment.

Key Takeaways

  • Enhanced Data Accuracy: Streamlined data capture processes ensured precise tracking of sustainable practices and produce quality.
  • Improved Traceability: Comprehensive monitoring of the supply chain facilitated compliance with EUDR and other regulatory standards.
  • Operational Efficiency: Centralized data management and automated workflows reduced manual errors and increased productivity.
  • Environmental Compliance: The ability to monitor and prevent deforestation risks through GIS integration helped SGC adhere to sustainability commitments.
  • Increased Transparency: QR code tagging of produce batches provided end-to-end visibility for all stakeholders, fostering trust and accountability

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