Facilitation of Sourcing Program

Programs

SSA supports producer groups in accessing raw materials through ethical and transparent sourcing channels. SSA plays a vital role in facilitating responsible and compliant sourcing for its network of producer enterprises engaged in crafts, textiles, metal, and leather-based production.

Ethical Sourcing Goals: Quality & Compliance

Ensure Quality Inputs

Provide access to quality raw materials essential for competitiveness in domestic and international markets.

Uphold Ethical Compliance

Ensure all sourcing adheres to Fair Trade principles and international compliance requirements.

Reduce Costs

Assist small and emerging producer groups with bulk procurement.

Who We Work With

Producer enterprises engaged in crafts, textiles, metal, and leather-based production; specifically small and emerging producer groups.
Quality inputs are essential for competitiveness in domestic and international markets.

Supply Chain Support

Material Access

Access to raw materials such as yarn, fabrics, trimmings, accessories, metals, leather, natural dyes, and other essential inputs.

Supplier Vetting & Linkage

Identifying and linking with verified suppliers who follow standards for organic, AZO-free, and REACH-compliant dyes; ethically sourced and traceable yarns and fabrics; responsibly mined or recycled metals; and sustainably treated leathers.

Quality and Cost Management

Helping small and emerging producer groups with bulk procurement and quality assurance, reducing costs and ensuring uniform material quality.

Capacity Building

Strengthening producers’ understanding of compliance norms, documentation, and traceability requirements demanded by global buyers.

Our Sourcing Framework

Facilitating sourcing that is ethical and transparent. Through continuous capacity building, SSA integrates fair and sustainable sourcing practices into the supply chain.

Fair Trade & Sustainability: From Source to Supply

Our sourcing framework upholds Fair Trade principles while meeting international compliance requirements for environmental sustainability and product safety. By promoting an ecosystem of ethical production and conscious consumption, we drive transformative change that aligns with global sustainability goals, empowering artisan communities to build equitable and economically resilient enterprises.

Results: Enhanced Credibility

Enhances the market readiness and credibility of producer enterprises.
Ensures uniform material quality and reduces costs through bulk procurement.

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