e-SCM x Peftrust®: a "Tech for good" solution to meet the requirements of French and European regulations

The digitalized supply chain specialist e-SCM and the environmental display solution Peftrust® developed by L'EMPREINTE, are combining their expertise to meet the requirements of French and European regulations in the sector.

The industry faces new and stringent environmental regulations in a challenging economic environment (raw material constraints, logistics costs, consumer expectations). These new obligations present opportunities to accelerate the ecological transition, commit to eco-design and cost optimization in production and logistics, and develop a new value proposition.

A 360° vision: from supply chain management to environmental assessment

e - SCM x Peftrust ® responds to the new challenges the Fashion and Luxury industry

e-SCM and Peftrust® are innovating with a 360° vision : from supply chain management to environmental assessment. Complete supply chain traceability is becoming central to optimizing collection production and better understanding their environmental, social, and economic impacts.

The "Tech for good" value proposition of e-SCM x Peftrust®:

To manage and streamline the supply chain with all stakeholders involved: from raw materials to finished product, up to warehouse reception.
Collect and record all data entered at the source, throughout the production and delivery cycle, in collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders.
To accurately measure the overall environmental footprint of their products, clothing or shoes in order to improve it through eco-design and to benchmark themselves against their market.
To meet the requirements of new regulations in France (AGEC) and in Europe (Green Deal) and to provide consumers with substantiated and standardized information in complete transparency.

Data mastery at the heart of fashion brand strategy

The core of the e-SCM solution is supply chain management and the coordination of all stakeholders in the logistics chain, from ordering raw materials to receiving finished products in the warehouse. The key challenge is collecting, at the source and in real time, the data necessary for production monitoring, quality control, and product delivery. This data enables the tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) to better manage supplies and monitor warehouse delivery schedules. This same data will populate the Digital Product Passport (accessible via QR code or RFID) to inform consumers about their product's lifecycle.

The reliability of the transcribed information is absolute, as it is primarily necessary for the operational monitoring of production and logistics. e-SCM traceability establishes a reliable audit trail of the data, ensuring transparency.

“There will be no transparency without the industrialization of data collection. We provide brands with a reliable and accessible technological solution to trace the exact history of a product. By integrating data collection at every stage, from design to production and delivery, we facilitate traceability and make transparency possible.”

Patrick Bourg

Founder of Belharra Numérique and publisher of e-SCM

Digitalization of the Supply Chain in support of the LCA methodology

The experts at Belharra and L'EMPREINTE worked on mapping the e-SCM data required for LCA calculations and quickly agreed that the majority of the necessary data already exists within e-SCM. The e-SCM x Peftrust® offering presents a real opportunity for rapid market implementation.

“Our Peftrust® platform allows brands to calculate the eco-score on thousands of products, in a standardized and automated way. One of the key challenges in obtaining consistent and specific results is access to data. This is where integration with e-SCM becomes essential; data feeds directly from the supply chain are available with the right level of detail for each product reference/model/size/color (SKU) of each production order.”

Melinda DUBREUCQ

Co-founder and COO of L'EMPREINTE and publisher of the Peftrust® solution

The 4 key advantages of this innovative offer:

Industrialize the calculation of LCAs by limiting the resources and means needed to achieve a level of detail and precision that strengthens the robustness of the score
To make data auditable and prove compliance with applicable regulations according to the nature and origin of the products

Enrich the Digital Product Passport with the eco-score (derived from the LCA) while highlighting the product's history (origin of manufacture, raw materials, brand commitments, etc.)
Capitalizing on LCA to evolve practices and products through eco-design and continuous improvement of supplier relationships

The solution goes beyond simply complying with the law because, by digitizing the supply chain, it offers significant productivity gains. The usage-based e-SCM business model has been retained so that the brand can control its budget and maximize its return on investment.

By working together to integrate e-SCM and Peftrust® solutions, Belharra Numérique and L'EMPREINTE aim to help brands comply with regulations and better manage the environmental impact of their products while optimizing their supply chain. This unique solution on the market addresses the need for brands to take ownership of the issue while maintaining control of their strategy. 

ABOUT BELHARRA DIGITAL /E-SCM

For over 15 years, Belharra has been the leading software integrator of the e-SCM solution. Based in the Basque Country, the company supports the fashion and luxury industry in its digital transformation, transforming it into a tool for resilience, a driver of growth, and an accelerator of innovation. The company, which employs 50 people, offers customized technological solutions tailored to its clients' needs and environments, combining operational management, collaborative tools, and secure integration into their information systems. Leveraging its expertise and experience, Belharra, with e-SCM, offers a methodological approach and a solution aligned with the challenges of the fashion and textile sector in terms of supply and traceability, delivered as a SaaS (Software as a Service).

ABOUT THE FOOTPRINT

L'EMPREINTE is a software publisher specializing in the environmental assessment and compliance of clothing, footwear, and fashion accessories. Based in Metz and Paris, L'EMPREINTE publishes the PEFtrust® SaaS platform, which enables brands in the sector to calculate, share, and improve the eco-score of their products. Peftrust® is based on the European standard assessment method (PEF) and the quality of its scoring algorithms. Together, these two pillars ensure robust and comparable results. Thanks to its highly flexible system architecture, Peftrust® adapts and connects to a wide variety of situations and tools used by brands, allowing for rapid scalability. L'Empreinte's goal is to become the trusted partner of fashion and sportswear brands for eco-designing their products, complying with regulations, and supporting their environmental communication, collection after collection.

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