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Originally founded as 'Solutions for Retail Brands' in 2006, Supply Pilot is a technology-enabled services company headquartered in Nottingham, UK, that specializes in supplier engagement and collaboration for large enterprises. The company's primary offering is the Supply Pilot Platform (SPP), a configurable software that enables retailers and brands to collect crucial supply chain data, manage supplier information, and drive sustainability initiatives.

The platform helps businesses measure and reduce their environmental and social impact by facilitating communication and action on objectives like emissions reduction, packaging optimization, and responsible sourcing. It is designed to handle various data types, including qualitative and quantitative information on suppliers, products, and materials, to ensure compliance with standards such as RSPO and FSC certifications. Clients include major global brands like Walmart, John Lewis, Asda, and Walgreens Boots Alliance. Supply Pilot's business model includes flexible project-based contracts and long-term enterprise licenses, supplemented by consultancy services to maximize supplier participation and impact.

In October 2023, Supply Pilot was acquired by Bamboo Rose, a US-based collaborative product development, sourcing, and supply chain platform. This acquisition integrated Supply Pilot's supplier engagement tools into Bamboo Rose's broader retail management suite, enhancing capabilities for supply chain visibility and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The combined entity manages over $1.2 trillion in annual transactions. James Butcher is the CEO of Supply Pilot.

Keywords: supplier engagement, supply chain collaboration, retail technology, ESG initiatives, supplier data management, responsible sourcing, sustainability platform, supply chain visibility, product lifecycle management, retail software