{"id":57352,"date":"2026-02-05T13:13:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/?p=57352"},"modified":"2026-02-05T13:13:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:13:19","slug":"how-manufacturers-will-meet-demands-for-supply-chain-transparency-by-catherine-cormier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/news\/how-manufacturers-will-meet-demands-for-supply-chain-transparency-by-catherine-cormier\/","title":{"rendered":"How manufacturers will meet demands for supply chain transparency, by Catherine Cormier\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we enter 2026, global manufacturers are facing a pivotal shift in their compliance and sustainability requirements. Between new legislation and reporting mandates, rapidly shifting geopolitical risks, and growing customer expectations around product transparency,&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;a lot to keep track of. But supply chain sustainability is not just a box to check off.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;key to&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;market access, avoiding fines and penalties, and gaining a competitive advantage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Predictions-244-body-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"a warehouse worker using a tablet\" class=\"wp-image-57354\" style=\"width:232px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Predictions-244-body-image-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Predictions-244-body-image-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s&nbsp;a look at how global manufacturers&nbsp;are&nbsp;expected to evolve by 2026 as they respond to this new transparency-driven marketplace.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compliance and sustainability expectations mean deeper supplier data requests\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since 2020, the World Trade Organization has steadily received more notifications of technical trade barriers.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;expected that in 2026, the scope and volume of supply chain data requests will reach unprecedented levels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To keep up, manufacturers must shift from occasional, customer-driven requests toward continuous, proactive data collection. Three accelerating trends will drive this shift:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing granularity<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Customers&nbsp;won\u2019t&nbsp;just ask what materials a product&nbsp;contains. They will want to know:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where did each material originate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How it was processed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental and social risks associated with each tier of the supply chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emissions tied to specific components or activities<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This level of detail will require ongoing supplier engagement, robust supplier training, and structured workflows for data verification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increasing urgency<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Procurement cycles are tightening. Manufacturers will need to have supplier data on hand before customer requests arise, not weeks after the fact. This means:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continuously&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;supplier profiles<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing real-time visibility into compliance and sustainability information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling automated alerts for emerging regulators or market risks<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emphasis on proof<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Self-declarations will no longer be enough. Customers will expect evidence such as certifications, corporate policies, audit reports, and third-party documentation to be embedded in compliance submissions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2026, manufacturers that do not provide this transparency may damage customer trust and lose out to competitors with the necessary data ready.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The role of AI: efficient, scalable data models<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most manufacturers already struggle to keep up with demand, managing unstructured documents, inconsistent supplier inputs, and time-consuming workflows. In 2026, leading companies will use AI to help them:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extract compliance data from certifications, SDSs, audit reports, and supplier documents<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identify&nbsp;missing data fields or inconsistencies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automatically categorize evidence and assign risk scores<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Guide supplier submission processes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simplify document preparation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide real-time feedback<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A hybrid approach, where AI handles volume and people handle nuance, will dramatically improve response times and data quality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resilient and agile supply chain systems\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transparency demands&nbsp;won\u2019t&nbsp;decline after 2026. Instead,&nbsp;they\u2019ll&nbsp;continue to increase in complexity. To keep up, manufacturers must invest in systems that enhance visibility,&nbsp;flexibility&nbsp;and responsiveness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Predictions-244-body-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman is depicted working at a multi-monitor computer workstation in a warehouse or distribution center\" class=\"wp-image-57355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Predictions-244-body-image-2.jpg 425w, https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Predictions-244-body-image-2-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most competitive manufacturers will map their supply chains far beyond the first tier, capturing data from upstream suppliers and raw materials providers for complete transparency. This enables early detection of compliance risks and documented transparency across the entire supply chain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manufacturers will also shift toward unified, intelligent platforms that centralize:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supplier profiles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compliance documents<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sustainability data<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Risk scores and remediation workflows<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audit trails and customer reporting outputs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These platforms will create&nbsp;a single source&nbsp;of truth, replacing disconnected spreadsheets, reducing&nbsp;errors&nbsp;and improving traceability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Predictions for 2026: what manufacturers must do now\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking ahead, global manufacturers that want to succeed in a transparency-driven market need to take decisive action. In 2026, the most advanced companies will:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Invest in AI-native infrastructure that automates repetitive tasks and boosts accuracy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Empower procurement, compliance, and sustainability teams with tools to interpret data insights and manage supplier relationships<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strengthen supplier education programs to ensure data is complete,&nbsp;timely, and verifiable<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adopt integrated platforms to manage compliance, supply chain sustainability, and risk reduction in one ecosystem<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Design workflows for continuous, proactive data collection, not just in response to periodic requests<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manufacturers that act now will be best positioned to meet the transparency demands of customers, regulators, and investors alike.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The path to 2026: a future built on trust and intelligence\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the global manufacturing landscape evolves, the organizations that thrive will be those that embrace AI responsibly, empower their teams, and build resilient systems. Transparency is no longer optional; it will be the foundation of competitive advantage.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;the most straightforward path toward stronger supplier relationships, reduced risk, and long-term sustainable growth.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Catherine Cormier\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.assent.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">www.assent.com<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Catherine Cormier is the Chief Product Officer at Assent, where she leads product strategy to enhance supply chain sustainability and transparency. Assent is the leading AI-native platform for supply chain sustainability and compliance. It brings together&nbsp;expertise, a powerful supplier network, and solutions built to keep up with changing&nbsp;global regulations. With Assent, manufacturers and distributors can use their data to meet requirements, earn customer trust, and grow worldwide.<\/em><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we enter 2026, global manufacturers are facing a pivotal shift in their compliance and sustainability requirements. 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