What Trace Supply Chain Intelligence does

Trace Supply Chain Intelligence (Trace SCI) Pty Ltd is a privately held Australian SaaS company founded in 2021 by Stephen Early and headquartered in Sydney. The company operates a web-based supply chain intelligence platform that helps organizations locate, measure, track, and report key metrics across multi-tier supply chains, with particular emphasis on Modern Slavery Act (Cth) 2018 compliance, ESG reporting, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) alignment. The platform is built on the Informed365 SaaS technology foundation and integrates automated supplier engagement (Self-Assessment Questionnaires), Social & Ethical accreditation tracking with expiration monitoring, geo-mapping of supplier locations across all tiers, and real-time branded dashboards with API integrations into clients' existing PLM and analytics systems. Its product suite comprises eight modular offerings: a Business Intelligence Platform, ESG management, Quality Management, Traceability/Transparency, Tech Solution for Modern Slavery Data, Modern Slavery Turnkey Platform, SDG integration, and Education & Training services.

The business serves enterprises with complex multi-tier supply chains across retail, construction, and manufacturing — including Retail Apparel Group, Buildcorp, Bearhug Pallet Wraps, Oobo Bags, and Wrigglebum. Trace SCI monetizes through a combination of subscription-based SaaS licensing and bespoke professional services including gap analysis, improvement strategy, documentation drafting, supplier onboarding, and supply chain audit support; pricing is quote-based rather than publicly tiered. Delivery is augmented by a channel partner ecosystem: Informed365 (core technology), Unchained Solutions (Modern Slavery Statement advisory), QIMA (social, ethical, and quality auditing across 85 countries), and Coriolis ESG (ESG collaboration). The go-to-market is sales-led, with direct consultation booking via Outlook calendar integration, top-of-funnel lead capture through free self-service assessment questionnaires and case-study content, and founder-led LinkedIn thought leadership as a primary distribution channel.

With 1–10 employees and no disclosed external funding, Trace SCI is a founder-led, bootstrap-stage business. There is no disclosed revenue, no institutional investment, and no parent company. The company's documented competitive advantages are concentrated in the founder's 20+ years of supply chain experience across 12 countries and 3 continents (including an ~11-year tenure as GM of Offshore Sourcing at Retail Apparel Group) and in its codified MSA/ESG/SDG compliance workflows. Quantified client outcomes cited include a 95% container utilization improvement for Retail Apparel Group, assessment of 254 key suppliers for Buildcorp's 477 Pitt Street Sydney project, and facilitation of a SMETA audit that identified 32 non-compliance issues and resulted in supplier ISO9001 and SEDEX SMETA accreditation.

Name

Trace Supply Chain Intelligence

Legal name

Trace Supply Chain Intelligence Pty Ltd

Website

https://tracesci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Trace Supply Chain Intelligence is an Australian SaaS company that helps enterprises map multi-tier supply chains, automate supplier engagement, and meet Modern Slavery Act, ESG, and SDG compliance requirements via real-time dashboards and a partner-delivered audit network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Compliance Software

NAICS

Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

akta.pro primary industry

Supply Chain Traceability & Farm-to-Fork Data Systems (AFAAAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party Traceability Platform Assurance (SOC/ISO-aligned controls for traceability data) (AFALAGAK), Fair Trade & Ethical Supply Chains (Certification, Traceability, Producer Support) (BPAGALAL)

Keywords

• Supply chain traceability
• ESG compliance software
• Modern slavery compliance
• Supply chain analytics
• Sustainability reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. SaaS Platform Subscription: Web-based SaaS platform providing supply chain intelligence, traceability, and ESG compliance management. Subscription model with features including dashboards, automated reporting, and supplier engagement tools.
2. Professional Services: Bespoke education and training services, gap analysis, improvement strategy, documentation support, and supplier onboarding services. Includes supply chain audit solutions and quality management consulting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trace Supply Chain Intelligence (Trace SCI) provides a web-based SaaS platform that locates, measures, tracks, and reports key supply chain metrics across multiple tiers. The offering combines supply chain traceability, geo-mapping, automated supplier engagement, real-time dashboards, and compliance management for Modern Slavery Act (MSA), ESG, SDG, and quality standards. Bespoke education, training, and audit-related professional services are delivered alongside the platform through partner networks.

Product overview

Trace Supply Chain Intelligence (Trace SCI) offers a modular SaaS platform focused on supply chain risk management, compliance, and sustainability. The core offerings include the Business Intelligence Platform (providing real-time dashboards, analytics, and API integrations), the Modern Slavery Turnkey Platform (for end-to-end supply chain mapping and MSA compliance), Tech Solution for Modern Slavery Data (for supplier engagement automation), Traceability/Transparency services (for supply chain mapping from concept to warehouse), ESG management (covering environmental, social, and governance requirements), Quality Management (via affiliate partner QIMA across 85 countries), Sustainable Development Goals integration, and Education & Training. The platform leverages channel partners Informed365 (SaaS technology), Unchained Solutions (Modern Slavery Statement development), and QIMA (auditing and testing services) to deliver comprehensive supply chain intelligence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Intelligence Platform A customised, agile web-based MSA and ESG-focused solution offering fast, real-time branded dashboards and analytics with APIs, automated reporting, and integrations with existing systems, intended for organisations needing supply chain intelligence.
• Environmental Social Governance (ESG) An ESG-focused platform module enabling organisations to manage environmental, social, and governance challenges, including supply chain risk, geographical heat mapping, traceability progress, supplier Social & Ethical accreditation tracking, and quality consistency.
• Quality Management A quality management framework providing supplier management, product quality services (onsite/remote inspections, product testing, quality assurance), and responsible operations audits (ethical, structural, environmental, factory sanitation) delivered through partner QIMA across 85 countries.
• Tech Solution for Modern Slavery Data An agile web-based SaaS platform enabling organisations to import supply chain data, geo-map their supply chain, automate supplier engagement with live progress status, and identify and measure potential risks for Modern Slavery Statement reporting.
• Modern Slavery Turnkey Platform An integrated agile web-based SaaS solution providing end-to-end supply chain mapping, supplier engagement automation, Social & Ethical accreditation tracking, site audits, remediation planning, and real-time dashboards for Modern Slavery Act compliance across the 7 pillars.
• Traceability / Transparency A service enabling end-to-end supply chain mapping from concept to warehouse, supplier Social & Ethical accreditation qualification, geo-mapping of all tiers, and integration of compliance and quality testing into existing supply chains.
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) A service helping organisations identify which Sustainable Development Goals they can have the greatest impact on and integrating sustainability goals across supply chain engagement, climate mitigation, and long-term environmental and social outcomes.
• Education & Training Bespoke education and training services including gap analysis of business operations, improvement strategy development, documentation drafting, and awareness workshops on Modern Slavery, ESG, and SDG requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% improvement in container utilization achieved for Retail Apparel Group through supply chain consolidation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coriolis ESGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESG-focused partner shown in logo section, indicating collaboration on Environmental, Social, and Governance solutions and thought leadership.
• Informed365coreTechnology or IntegrationChannel partner providing agile Web-Based SaaS technology solution that enables Trace SCI to locate, measure, track and report key supply chain metrics. The Informed365 platform forms the technology foundation for Trace SCI's compliance and reporting capabilities.
• Unchained SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChannel partner specializing in Modern Slavery Statement Development & Review, Operational Gap Analysis, and action planning of policies and procedures. Provides advisory services complementing Trace SCI's technology platform.
• QIMAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides organisations with product integrity, social & ethical auditing, and quality control services across 85 countries and multiple industries. QIMA conducts SMETA audits, product testing, and factory assessments as part of Trace SCI's end-to-end supply chain solution.
• Supply Chain PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry consortium partner providing network access and potential referral opportunities within the supply chain management community. Trace SCI is listed as a member of Supply Chain Partners Sydney.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Informed365: Technology partner that provides the underlying SaaS platform Trace SCI resells. Operates in the same supply chain compliance/MSA reporting category with overlapping customer base of multinational enterprises, making it both a partner and direct peer.
• Sedex: Global platform for ethical supply chain management including SMETA audits and supplier assessments. Directly overlaps Trace SCI's Modern Slavery Act compliance and supplier accreditation use cases across retail, manufacturing, and construction.
• Watershed: Enterprise ESG and climate disclosure platform with real-time dashboards and audit-grade reporting. Comparable to Trace SCI's Business Intelligence Platform and ESG modules for enterprise compliance teams.
• IntegrityNext: Supply chain sustainability and compliance SaaS platform serving enterprise procurement teams. Directly competes on ESG supplier monitoring, risk assessment, and compliance dashboards similar to Trace SCI's offering.
• Source Intelligence: Product compliance and supply chain transparency platform offering supplier management, chemical compliance, and ESG monitoring. Comparable to Trace SCI's traceability, quality management, and supplier accreditation modules.

Broad incumbents

• EcoVadis: Global sustainability ratings and ESG intelligence provider with a large network of assessed companies. Competes with Trace SCI on supplier ESG assessment and Modern Slavery-related reporting at enterprise scale.
• Sphera: Established ESG and operational risk management software provider with a broad portfolio including supply chain sustainability. Overlaps Trace SCI's ESG, quality, and supply chain reporting capabilities as part of a much wider product suite.
• UL Solutions (Transparency & Supply Chain): Global supply chain transparency, traceability, and ESG services firm operating across multiple industries. Comparable to Trace SCI's traceability and ethical supply chain assurance offerings as part of a much larger organization.

Emerging players

• Resilinc: Supply chain risk monitoring and resilience platform with multi-tier mapping and supplier risk analytics. Overlaps with Trace SCI's geo-mapping, tier visibility, and supplier risk identification capabilities.

Regional players

• Ansarada: Australian-founded governance, risk, and compliance SaaS provider serving enterprise clients with similar regulatory/compliance focus. Comparable in geography and adjacent in use case (GRC versus supply chain compliance).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/stephenearly-esg-supply-chain-operations

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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