Speed
Close deals faster
Enquire, offer, counter and sign a Transparent Trade Agreement in one mobile flow — with Spot AI checking prices, specs and documents before you send.
Transparent Trade →Traceability
Know where it came from
Every trade links verified Places of loading and discharge. Field Trade records origin at the farm gate, even offline, through every chain-of-custody transfer.
Connect →Impact reporting
Report once, use everywhere
Complete and verify impact data once in Intelligent Impact, then share it with every buyer who needs it — no more filling in the same survey twice.
Intelligent Impact →Security
Protected by design
Your trades live in your own Partner Data Vault, protected by encryption and strict access controls, with identity data held apart from trade data.
Partner Data Vault →Privacy
Your prices stay yours
Prices, counterparties and volumes are seen only by the parties to each trade. Your network is never published, pooled or shared without consent.
Partner Data Vault →Sharing
Share on your terms
Decide what leaves your vault, who gets it, and whether it’s free or paid via Sourcery Exchange. Revoke access at any time.
Sourcery Exchange →Verified Places
Place Protection.
A secure geo-fence around every verified site. When the Place administrator turns it on, data linked to that Place can only be captured and viewed by people standing inside its boundary.
Place Protection is coming with Connect 2.0, for Transform Plus and Pro members. See plans
Producer Partner
Sell directly to trusted buyers who value quality, transparency and verified impact.
Access global markets, simplify transactions and logistics, and build long-term partnerships, earning more for what you produce.
Growers and Ranchers
Individual growers (farmers), ranchers and agri-business enterprises that grow, raise, harvest and sell raw agricultural produce and materials to aggregators, co-ops, processors, merchants or directly to manufacturers.
Eligibility- At least one legal person (sole proprietor or entity)
- At least one hectare of owned, leased or managed land, such as farm or grazing land
- Owning processing facilities is optional
Foresters and Harvesters
Individual foresters, harvesters and forest product enterprises that manage, collect, harvest and sell raw materials from forests to aggregators, co-ops, processors, merchants or directly to manufacturers.
- At least one legal person (individual or entity)
- At least one hectare of owned, leased or managed land or resource area, such as a farm, field or forest
- Owning processing facilities is optional
Fishers and Aquaculturists
Individual fishers, aquaculturists and aquatic resource enterprises that catch, cultivate and sell raw aquatic products to aggregators, co-ops, processors, merchants or directly to manufacturers.
- At least one legal person (individual or entity)
- At least one owned, leased or managed resource area, such as coastal waters, inland water bodies, ponds or aquaculture systems
- Owning processing facilities is optional
Cooperatives and Producer Organizations
Multi-grower groups that coordinate the production and sale of raw materials and produce to aggregators, processors, merchants or manufacturers, under one or more legal entities with cooperative-based governance, financial administration and internal control systems.
- At least 25 individual growers, ranchers, foresters, harvesters or fishers (individuals or entities)
- At least 25 hectares of owned, leased or managed land or resource area, such as farm, ranch, forest or water
- Owning or operating processing facilities is optional
Manufacturing Partner
Secure verified raw materials with transparency, quality and efficiency, direct from the source.
Transact directly with trusted producers, traders and other manufacturers. Streamline sourcing, intelligently manage your portfolio and close deals faster, with full transparency and control.
Primary Processors
Processors that turn raw fibre, food and feed into bales, bags and other BHUs, ready for manufacturers, traders and value-add Partners.
IncludesTextile Manufacturers
Organizations that manufacture fibre, yarn or fabric in facilities they own and operate, and sell yarn, fabric and finished goods to other manufacturers, traders and brands.
IncludesFood and Feed Manufacturers
Organizations that manufacture food, feed and FMCGs in their own or leased facilities, and sell bulk, packaged and wholesale goods to other manufacturers, traders, brands and retailers.
IncludesBio-Fuel, By-Product and Energy Manufacturers
Organizations that use agricultural by-products, such as crop residues, husks, bagasse, stalks and shells, for energy production, circular inputs and sustainable manufacturing.
Includes
Trade Partner
Expand your network. Reduce counterparty risk. Manage everything in one place.
Gain real-time visibility across price, volume, quality and delivery, so you can execute faster, close more deals and grow your portfolio.
Aggregators and Collectors
Organizations or individuals that collect, aggregate or buy raw materials and feedstocks from Producer Partners and sell them on to Manufacturer Partners, mostly processors.
Merchants and Traders
Organizations that buy fibre, food, feed and timber products on spot or forward contracts and sell them to third parties, including manufacturers and other traders.
Good to know- May own and operate a processing facility, such as a gin
- Any processing facility must be registered as a Verified Place in Connect
Commission Agents and Brokers
Individuals or organizations that market and sell fibre, food, feed, timber and other products on behalf of producers, manufacturers and traders, in return for a commission.
Eligibility- Do not own the material they transact
- Must sign a Trade Representation Agreement (TRA) to trade on Connect
Textile Converters (Yarn and Fabric)
Organizations that develop or buy specialty yarn and fabric, then convert and resell it to manufacturers and brands.
Good to know- Generally do not own or operate a textile production facility
Carriers and Freight Forwarders
Organizations that provide road, rail, sea and air shipping and logistics services.
Includes- Generally do not buy or sell commodities directly as a counterparty
Brand Partner
Source products directly with greater transparency, efficiency and measurable impact.
Connect with verified manufacturers, traders and producers, and place purchase Orders directly through Connect. Capture real-time transaction, compliance and impact data aligned with your commercial strategy, ESG commitments and regulatory requirements.
Importers and Distributors
Organizations that buy finished or packaged goods (FMCGs) from Manufacturer Partners and sell them to wholesalers, other distributors, brands and retailers, and in some cases directly to consumers.
IncludesBrands and Retailers
Organizations that buy finished or packaged goods (FMCGs) from Manufacturer Partners, importers and distributors, and sell them directly to consumers through retail.
Includes
Transactions
Trade Faster. Grow Smarter.
Effortlessly send, receive and manage spot and forward enquiries, offers and field trades in real time, with greater confidence and trust, anytime and anywhere.
Offer
Producer, Manufacturer and Trade Partners manage spot and forward offers in one place, connecting with trusted buyers, speeding up deals and keeping every transaction transparent, efficient and trusted.
Types- Direct Offer: one seller, multiple buyers
- Group Offer: multiple sellers, one buyer
Enquiry
Manufacturer and Trade Partners manage spot and forward enquiries in one place, connecting with trusted sellers, speeding up deals and keeping every transaction transparent, efficient and trusted.
Types- Direct Enquiry: one buyer, multiple sellers
- Group Enquiry: multiple buyers, one seller
Field Trade
Field Trade digitises origin-level physical transactions at the farm gate or local market, directly with Producers or intermediaries. It verifies the buying party, the products, the terms and the payments, delivering end-to-end first-mile traceability.
TransferComing soon
Vertical enterprises can move materials between two or more facilities they own, operate or contract, each registered as a Verified Place in Connect.
Good to know- No commercial transaction is needed, but full chain-of-custody documentation and reconciliation reporting against previously purchased materials are required
- Requires a Transform, Transform Plus or Pro membership. Learn more
How Commitments Work
Initiated by Brand or Manufacturer Partners as Nominating Partner(s), Commitments align upstream supply with downstream demand, creating reliable, resilient supply chains built on transparency and trust from producer to consumer.
- 1
Planning
Set goals and identify needs: product specifications, pricing, volumes, replenishment cycles and impact requirements.
- 2
Engagement
Use Connect to engage producers and upstream manufacturers aligned with those goals, deploying Transparent Trade and Intelligent Impact data modules.
- 3
Commitment
Finalise Commitment Agreements in Connect, contracting quantity, quality, price, financing, logistics, transparency and impact outcomes.
- 4
Production
Purchase orders and contracts flow through the Production Sequence below. Throughout, Sourcery Engagement Professionals support each Partner with communication, sourcing coordination, and transaction and risk management.
Swipe sideways to see the full diagram →
Commitments require a Transform Plus or Pro membership. Get in touch and we'll show you how to transform the future of trade for good. Contact us
Orders
Source Smarter. Accelerate Impact.
Place Orders* directly with your downstream vendors and nominated suppliers, so upstream partners can deliver full transparency and verified impact at scale.
How Orders work
Brands and their Tier 1–2 vendors place purchase Orders in Connect, specifying what upstream Partners must capture to fulfil the Order: the verified transaction and impact data needed for transparency, ESG reporting and compliance.
*Orders can be placed directly in Connect or integrated with your existing ERP, PLM and traceability systems via SDK or API.
Producer Partner
Sell directly to trusted buyers who value quality, transparency and verified impact.
Access global markets, simplify transactions and logistics, and build long-term partnerships, earning more for what you produce.
Join Today ›Growers and Ranchers
Farmers, ranchers and agri-businesses that grow, raise and sell raw agricultural produce and materials.
Learn more
Farm land · Grazing land
Foresters and Harvesters
Foresters and forest enterprises that manage, harvest and sell raw materials from forests.
Learn more
Timber · Berries · Other forest products
Fishers and Aquaculturists
Fishers and aquaculture enterprises that catch, cultivate and sell raw aquatic products.
Learn more
Fish · Shellfish · Seaweed
Cooperatives and Producer Organizations
Groups of 25 or more producers that coordinate production and sales under cooperative governance.
Learn more
Grower co-ops · Farm groups · Producer associations
Manufacturing Partner
Secure verified raw materials with transparency, quality and efficiency, direct from the source.
Transact directly with trusted producers, traders and other manufacturers. Streamline sourcing, intelligently manage your portfolio and close deals faster, with full transparency and control.
Join Today ›Primary Processors
Turn raw fibre, food and feed into bales, bags and other BHUs ready for manufacturers and traders.
Learn more
Cotton gins · Wool scouring · Grain mills · Abattoirs · Lumber and paper mills
Textile Manufacturers
Make fibre, yarn and fabric in their own facilities and sell to manufacturers, traders and brands.
Learn more
Yarn spinners · Fabric mills · Assembly and CMT · Wet processing
Food and Feed Manufacturers
Make food, feed and FMCGs in their own or leased facilities and sell bulk and packaged goods.
Learn more
Food · Feed · FMCGs
Bio-Fuel, By-Product and Energy Manufacturers
Turn agricultural by-products into energy, circular inputs and sustainable materials.
Learn more
Bio-fuel refineries · Fertilizer and bio-char · Cellulosic plastics
Trade Partner
Expand your network. Reduce counterparty risk. Manage everything in one place.
Gain real-time visibility across price, volume, quality and delivery, so you can execute faster, close more deals and grow your portfolio.
Join Today ›Aggregators and Collectors
Collect, aggregate or buy raw materials and feedstocks from producers and sell them on to manufacturers.
Learn more
Organizations or individuals · Mostly selling to processors
Merchants and Traders
Buy fibre, food, feed and timber on spot or forward contracts and sell to manufacturers and other traders.
Learn more
May own a processing facility, such as a gin · Facilities must be registered as Verified Places in Connect
Commission Agents and Brokers
Market and sell products on behalf of producers, manufacturers and traders, in return for a commission.
Learn more
Do not own the material they transact · Must sign a Trade Representation Agreement (TRA)
Textile Converters (Yarn and Fabric)
Develop or buy specialty yarn and fabric, then convert and resell it to manufacturers and brands.
Learn more
Generally do not own or operate a textile production facility
Carriers and Freight Forwarders
Provide road, rail, sea and air shipping and logistics services.
Learn more
Warehousing · Carriers · Freight forwarders · Transport technology · Generally not a trading counterparty
Brand Partner
Source products directly with greater transparency, efficiency and measurable impact.
Connect with verified manufacturers, traders and producers, and place purchase Orders directly through Connect. Capture real-time transaction, compliance and impact data aligned with your commercial strategy, ESG commitments and regulatory requirements.
Apply Today ›Importers and Distributors
Buy finished or packaged goods from manufacturers and sell to wholesalers, distributors, brands, retailers and sometimes consumers.
Learn more
Importers · Distributors · Licensees of brand or retailer products · Uniforms and laundry (textiles only)
Brands and Retailers
Buy finished or packaged goods from manufacturers, importers and distributors and sell directly to consumers through retail.
Learn more
Brands · Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies · Retailers
Transparent
Close deals faster
Send enquiries and offers, counter, agree and sign a Transparent Trade Agreement in one mobile flow. Spot AI checks prices, specs and documents before you hit send.
Efficient
Know where it came from
Every trade links verified Places of loading and discharge. Field Trade records origin at the farm gate, even offline, and transfers track chain of custody between your sites.
Trust
Report once, use everywhere
Complete and verify impact data once in Intelligent Impact, then share it with every buyer who needs it, instead of filling in the same survey again and again.
Inclusive
Protected by design
Your trades live in your own Partner Data Vault. Encryption and strict access controls protect them, and identity data is held separately from trade data.
Impact
Your prices stay yours
Prices, counterparties and volumes are visible only to the parties in each trade. Your network is never published, pooled or shared without your consent, including Sourcery.
Equity
Share on your terms
Decide what leaves your vault, who gets it, and whether it’s free or for a fee via Sourcery Exchange. Revoke access at any time.