Using shared data to build efficient, resilient and sustainable supply chains
Icebreaker One is collaborating with Digital Catapult’s Digital Supply Chain Hub to help transform UK manufacturing through data-enabled supply chains. A key component of this work is addressing the data governance challenges of information exchange in digital supply chains.
The timeliness of the project is reflected by the fact that supply chain leaders and businesses across the country are grappling with regulatory hurdles, a pressure to decarbonise, and cyber-threats to their operations. Our work will support the development of a robust data sharing governance that builds trust between organisations and produces more efficient, resilient and sustainable supply chains.
Our use-case centric approach in this instance will focus on Food Supply Chains, with the goal of enhancing data transparency, aligning with regulatory frameworks and unlocking green financing for farm management.
Advisory Group
Icebreaker One convened an Advisory Group of industry experts that accurately represent stakeholders from across the Food Supply Chain. This is also aligned with Digital Catapult’s recognition of the need for collaboration between businesses and technology leaders to mitigate risk in supply chains.
Outcomes of project
By focusing on data transparency and alignment with regulatory requirements, the initiative aims to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and build trust between all parties involved in the supply chain—from farmers to retailers. This approach not only aids better management of resources but also supports the implementation of sustainable practices by enabling more efficient use of inputs and reducing waste.
Additionally, by unlocking green financing options, the project can provide the necessary capital for innovations in farm management, such as the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies and practices that further reduce the carbon footprint of the entire supply chain, making it more resilient and sustainable in the face of global challenges like climate change and food security.