How does Sourcemap ensure the defensibility of its forced labor due diligence data against CBP scrutiny?
Sourcemap builds a complete, verified record of the end-to-end supply chain in line with US CBP importer guidance. It provides a collaboration infrastructure for collecting and validating first-hand data directly from suppliers and sub-suppliers, integrating with ERP systems for Bill of Materials and Purchase Order-level mapping and traceability, which is proven to be defensible and exceeds the capacity of AI databases used by governments.
What specific processing stages can Sourcemap map for critical minerals like steel and aluminum to determine origin for tariff exemptions?
Sourcemap can map steel, aluminum, copper, and other critical minerals to the exact processing stages required for origin determination and tariff exemptions, including melt, pour, smelt, and cast. This granular traceability allows for the collection of transaction documents for every tier and the assembly of a complete chain of custody.
How does Sourcemap facilitate compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and DDS submission?
Sourcemap offers a complete EUDR solution that includes ERP integration, geo-data collection, deforestation-free verification, and shipment traceability. It automates DDS (Due Diligence Statement) submission to the EU TRACES customs portal via a live API integration and supports supplier-verified farm polygon data and legality assessments for all in-scope commodities.
Can Sourcemap help identify specific supply chain vulnerabilities beyond compliance, such as logistics bottlenecks or material dependencies?
Yes, Sourcemap's Procurement and N-Tier Mapping capabilities allow businesses to discover upstream suppliers to ensure resilience. This includes identifying supplier concentrations, logistics bottlenecks, material and component dependencies, and potential areas of waste, fraud, and abuse to plan a more competitive supply chain.
How does Sourcemap's approach to data collection differ from AI-generated supply chain data for compliance purposes?
Unlike AI approaches that rely on databases, Sourcemap provides a collaboration infrastructure that enables the collection and validation of first-hand data directly from suppliers and sub-suppliers. This ensures all data is validated, eliminating false positives and providing a more robust and defensible record for compliance, particularly for regulations like forced labor due diligence.