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Blockchain platform aims to make textiles supply chain ‘more resilient’

05/08/2021

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) is working with IBM, Tech Data and the Future Fashion Factory to design and pilot a technology platform based on blockchain to increase transparency within the supply chain. The Sustainable Supply Chain Optimisation project has been awarded £1.4m funding by Innovate UK, part of UK Research and...

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