February 2026
RBTP and the Shift from Tier-1 Transparency to Product Traceability in Global Supply Chains
As global supply chains grow more complex and regulatory expectations continue to rise, tier-1 supply chain transparency is no longer sufficient. The emergence of the Responsible Business Transparency Protocol (RBTP) highlights a broader shift toward product-level traceability and multi-tier supply chain visibility, marking a new phase of supply chain sustainability that companies can no longer overlook.