Startups are helping big companies build ethical supply chains - but is the tech ready?
Berlin-based startup Minespider has started working with Volkswagen to track the source of its lead. And although it's still early days for blockchain-based solutions, major corporations are ready to trial it
Multinationals face mounting pressure to better understand their supply chains and to eradicate their roots in armed conflict, slavery or child labour.
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Minespider has recently started collaborating with Volkswagen to trace the lead supply of the carmaker back to its origin. (Credit: Minespider)