How Altana and Kharon Are Revolutionizing Forced Labor Risk Management
Today’s enterprises face an unprecedented challenge: ensuring compliance with forced labor laws across increasingly complex, multi-tier global networks.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has detained more than $3.6 billion worth of goods suspected of having forced labor in their product value chains since the enactment of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Enterprises can no longer afford a reactive approach to forced labor compliance.
Altana has partnered with Kharon to deliver the industry's most comprehensive solution for identifying, managing, and mitigating forced labor risks across value chains.
The Partnership That Changes Everything
Altana's Product Network, combined with Kharon's forced labor intelligence, delivers the unprecedented capability to see, understand, and manage compliance risks from raw materials to finished products. This isn't just another compliance solution – it's a fundamental shift in how companies approach supply chain transparency.
"The complexity of global supply chains has historically made forced labor detection an overwhelming task," explains Altana’s Kristen Daniels. "Our partnership with Kharon empowers enterprises, OEMs, and their suppliers to move from reactive compliance to proactive risk management – addressing these challenges before they become business disruptions."
"This partnership means companies across sectors can now proactively address potential issues using the same intelligence and analytical framework that enforcement agencies rely on."
Ethan Woolley, Strategic Growth Director, Kharon
Real-Time Visibility Meets Expert Intelligence
The Altana-Kharon solution addresses three critical industry needs:
Complete Supply Chain Visibility: Altana situates enterprises’ value chains – from raw materials like lithium and rare earth elements to finished vehicles – within the Product Network, a dynamic, real-time view of global supply networks. This enables companies to detect forced labor risk at every tier, not just among direct suppliers.
AI-Powered Risk Assessment: Using real-time alerts and AI-powered decision support, Altana’s platform focuses attention on areas of exposure specific to each business. Kharon’s proprietary intelligence platform combines vast, continuously updated datasets with advanced analytics and human subject matter expertise, delivering unmatched insight into forced labor, sanctions, and trade restrictions that can identify and mitigate risks before they disrupt production lines or trigger regulatory action.
Regulatory Collaboration: The solution provides workflows to collect and verify documentation from distant suppliers, build comprehensive audit trails, and file regulatory reports. Most importantly, it enables seamless collaboration with internal teams, extended supplier networks, and regulators from one shared source of truth.
Build Compliant, Forced Labor-Free Value Chains With Altana
Here's what makes this partnership particularly powerful: CBP analysts themselves use Altana and Kharon to enforce the UFLPA, screening goods entering the U.S. for forced labor risks. When enterprises use the same platforms, they benefit from utilizing the exact lens through which their shipments will be evaluated.
"This partnership is game-changing for companies across sectors," says Ethan Woolley, Strategic Growth Director at Kharon. “They can now proactively address potential issues using the same intelligence and analytical framework that enforcement agencies rely on, dramatically reducing the risk of costly detentions and delays."
Beyond Compliance: Strategic Value Creation
While forced labor compliance is the immediate driver, the Altana-Kharon partnership delivers strategic value beyond regulatory requirements. Companies gain unprecedented visibility into their supply networks, enabling better supplier relationship management, risk diversification, and supply chain optimization.
The platform's collaborative nature also strengthens relationships with customs authorities and other regulatory bodies, positioning compliant companies as trusted partners in global trade enforcement.
As global regulations continue to evolve and enforcement intensifies, the industry needs solutions that are not just comprehensive today, but future-proof for tomorrow's requirements. The Altana-Kharon partnership delivers exactly that: a scalable, intelligent platform that grows with regulatory changes and business expansion.
For manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics providers looking to master their value chains while ensuring compliance, the choice is clear. The question isn't whether to invest in advanced supply chain compliance but whether to lead the industry transformation or struggle to catch up.
Ready to see your supply chain the same way regulators do? The Altana-Kharon solution is already helping leading companies stay ahead of evolving compliance requirements while protecting their operations and reputation.
Learn more about how this strategic partnership can transform your approach to forced labor compliance.
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