EVERYONE STANDS TO GAIN THE S BENEFIT The Circular Supply Chain model can be applied across the supply chain. Producers provide proof of actions to processors, who then pass that on to consumers. There are benefits for the parties involved throughout the process. Current incentives can be used to drive producers, processors, wholesalers and consumers to align on business goals. UPPL Producer/Farming Cooperative Wholesalers Circular Supply Chain benefits producers and farming Circular supply chain offers wholesalers transparency in cooperatives significantly by increasing their control over their production process, improved food security (faster time to recall), S A income and enabling secure and trusted identification. This and potential cost savings and efficiency (e.g., reduced cost to additional income allows for increased choice in favorable mitigate). The solution has the potential to enhance company farming methods. The solution also enables direct feedback from brand and reputation, set premium pricing, protect against fraud purchasers, likely the first such communication ever shared. and identify issues or issue recalls faster. Y CHAINCR Incentives to producers to embrace Circular Supply Chain include the opportunity to increase income earned, gain access to digital Consumers payments or chase end points, and remove expensive financing With Circular Supply Chain, consumers gain improved visibility from middlemen. Improved financial status affords the ability to to the governance and quality of products they buy and proof of O optimize their production and harvest cycle as well as gain more sustainability. They are empowered to use their money to directly bargaining and price control. influence producer behavior. Many consumers are interested in S influencing supplier behavior to support positive values and seek to increase value for their money. S Processors Processors along the supply chain benefit from Circular Supply Chain and gain transparency and traceability to small producers and they have proof of provenance. They also gain the ability to demonstrate tangible actions supporting corporate objectives for sustainability and use this information as a market differentiator. Many processors will be driven by incentives to enhance their brands, increase profit and/or market share, reduce need for paper documents and enhance compliance with regulations. CONTENTS 11