Case Study: a large agribusiness operating across smallholder-driven supply chains achieves STP compliance with TraceX

Large Agribusiness Operating Across Smallholder-driven Supply Chains improves STP audit readiness with TraceX

An Indian agribusiness operating a smallholder-driven tobacco supply chain faced significant challenges in achieving Sustainable Tobacco Program (STP) compliance. The company struggled with limited visibility into farm-level practices, inconsistent manual data collection, and an inability to proactively monitor labor and sustainability risks, which made audit preparation difficult and put its exports at risk. To address this, they partnered with TraceX to implement a digital traceability and compliance platform.

TraceX implemented a digital field data capture and monitoring system using their Grower Management and Procurement Management systems. This solution enabled real-time, standardized data collection via mobile surveys during farm visits, providing continuous monitoring of STP metrics. The results included enhanced visibility into farmer practices, reliable audit-ready data, reduced manual reporting effort, and stronger alignment with STP goals, allowing the company to transition from reactive compliance to proactive control.