Problem Statement
A leading U.S.-based solar panel manufacturer relied on a vast global network of raw material and component suppliers. With over 85 Tier-1 suppliers and more than 200 Tier-2 and Tier-3 partners, the company’s supply chain extended into high-risk regions, raising critical concerns about regulatory exposure and ethical sourcing.
Despite robust controls at the Tier-1 level, the company lacked visibility into multi-tier suppliers. That gap came into sharp focus when a shipment was detained under a Withhold Release Order (WRO) by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), due to suspected links to Xinjiang, a region flagged under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
Challenges
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Lack of visibility beyond Tier-1 suppliers exposed hidden compliance risks.
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Regulatory risk and shipment delays under the UFLPA
3
Reputational damage from association with forced labor allegations
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Operational delays disrupted customer deliveries and service commitments.
Solution
To mitigate these risks and prevent future violations, the company implemented Trademo Map, an advanced AI-powered supply chain mapping and risk intelligence platform. Trademo Map enabled the organization to create a multi-tier graph of its global supply network, bringing previously hidden supplier relationships to the surface. Key capabilities leveraged through Trademo Map included:
Mapped over 100 million supplier relationships across 190 countries, providing visibility into your supply chain up to Tier-4.Screening against 475 sanctions lists to identify high-risk entities and ensure compliance with global trade regulations.Identifying forced labor risks in your upstream supply chain to ensure ethical sourcing and compliance with global anti-slavery laws.Trademo Map’s shipment analytics uncovers shipments linked to the Xinjiang region, revealing potential detention risks.Benefits
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Ensure compliance with UFLPA, UK Modern Slavery Act, and Modern Slavery Directive.
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Reduced the risk of future UFLPA detentions.
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Gain clear visibility into your value chain.
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Gain Nth-tier visibility across your upstream supply chain.
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