> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Supply Chains 101 | #PodSaveChocolate Ep66 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/supply-chains-101-podsavechocolate-ep66/ - Published: 2024-08-22T19:44:09.000Z - Updated: 2024-09-05T18:00:34.000Z - Description: Episode 66 of #PodSaveChocolate features an overview of supply chains – what they are, what they are not, how they relate to concepts like traceability and transparency, and what supply chain software infrastructure should facilitate – from basic to advanced concepts. - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream **When and Where to Watch** πŸ—“οΈ The LIVE episode starts at 10:00 AM ****PDT**/****MST** (11:00 MDT, 12:00 CDT, 13:00 EDT), on Friday, August 23rd, 2024. ‼️ ****Join the conversation LIVE!** Watch on YouTube, LinkedIn, or Facebook to comment and ask questions live during the episode. [Supply Chains 101 | #PodSaveChocolate Ep66Episode 66 of #PodSaveChocolate features an overview of supply chains – what they are, what they are not, how they relate to concepts like traceability and t…![](https://www.youtube.com/s/desktop/5a5c78c3/img/favicon_144x144.png)YouTube![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9SmlZvgMPP0/maxresdefault_live.jpg)](https://youtube.com/live/9SmlZvgMPP0?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Click to watch on YouTube in a new tab or window. Please subscribe (free!) to the [@PodSaveChocolate YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@podsavechocolate/featured?ref=thechocolatelife.com), like this video, comment, and share to help grow the #PSC community. Click to watch on YouTube in a new tab or window. Please subscribe (free!) to the [@PodSaveChocolate YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@podsavechocolate/featured?ref=thechocolatelife.com), like this video, comment, and share to help grow the #PSC community. 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In this episode of #PodSaveChocolate we’re going to examine what makes up a supply chain – paying special attention to supply chains in cocoa and chocolate. #### What IS a supply chain? Supply chains are comprised of the links that connect the source of goods between producers and consumers. A better visualization is supply ***web** as truly independent chains are rare. #### What SHOULD a supply chain facilitate? First and foremost, a supply chain should facilitate business between trading partners. #### What IS Traceability? Documenting the chain of custody from the source to a particular endpoint. #### What IS Transparency? Visibility into the movement of goods from the source. This includes what, who, how, when, and for how much, #### WHAT is the hardest part of traceability in cocoa? Getting reliable data into a verifiable system at the farm gate. This is called **the first-mile problem*. #### Other Traceability challenges. Interoperability The difference between data veracity and data integrity #### What are some important Traceability standards? [X12](https://x12.org/flow/supply-chain?ref=thechocolatelife.com) (ANSI) [ISO 34101](https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/en/?ref=thechocolatelife.com#iso:std:iso:34101:-1:ed-1:v1:en) #### Supply Web opportunities NOT to be overlooked. New types of markets and contracts New forms of signalling Modernizing post-harvest processing Eliminating smuggling and counterfeiting --- ### **Questions?** If you have questions or want to comment, you can do so live during the episode or, if you are a ChocolateLife member, you can add them in the Comments below at ***any*** time. --- ### **Episode Hashtags and Related Accounts to Follow** #SupplyChains #cocoa #cacao #cacau #chocolate #chocolat #craftchocolate #PodSaveChocolate #PodSaveChoc #LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife --- ### **Future Episodes** None scheduled when this post was published. --- ### **#PodSaveChocolate and #TheChocolateLifeLIVE Archives** **To read an archived post** and find the links to watch archived episodes, click on one of the bookmark cards, below. 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