Overview
As a Latis user, you can easily request sustainability data from your suppliers using SupplierConnect, HowGood’s streamlined data submission portal. This allows you to collect sustainability data based directly on ingredient- and product-level data input by suppliers, ensuring the accurate insights needed for emissions reporting, compliance, and sustainability goals. Latis has the capacity to accept data in whatever form the supplier has available, including LCAs.
This feature enables you to make data requests on an as-needed basis, ensuring direct access to the specific sustainability information you require:
Capture reductions already happening. Suppliers may already have lower emissions than the generic industry estimates, but without primary data, you aren’t getting credit for these reductions.
No tough asks for suppliers. Your suppliers provide ingredient sourcing data, not sustainability data (that’s our job).
Increased supply chain collaboration & supplier maturity. No cost to suppliers, easy to start using, baked-in benefits, and ongoing education.
Your suppliers receive full support from HowGood throughout the process, ensuring a smooth experience.
How to Request Supplier Data in Latis
Select the Vendors and Products
Once you’re logged into Latis, you can request data on either a vendor level or product level.
A. If you want to request on the vendor level, go to the ‘Vendor Management’ page > click ‘Request Vendor Data’ > select the vendor name > click 'Send Request' > click 'Send.'
B. If you want to request on the product level, go to materials section > click 'Request Vendor Data' > select the vendor name > click 'Send Request' > click 'Send'
Supplier Receives and Submits Data
Your supplier will receive an email invitation to submit data via SupplierConnect. They can log in, review your request, and enter the necessary product information.
Once the supplier submits the product data, your product will be automatically updated.
What Happens Next?
Tracking Responses: Use the Supplier Engagement dashboard to monitor responses and follow up if needed.
Supplier Support: HowGood provides suppliers with onboarding guides and help center resources to ensure successful submissions.
Integration: Once a supplier submits data, it updates in Latis, supporting your product sustainability insights.
FAQs
1. How is supplier data protected?
SupplierConnect ensures that suppliers’ proprietary data remains confidential. Suppliers can confidently input their data knowing that sustainability insights are shared, not ingredient formulations.
2. Can suppliers edit their submissions?
Yes, suppliers can update their data if needed. Once revised, Latis will reflect the latest information.
3. What if a supplier doesn’t respond?
You can send a follow-up request through Latis or contact HowGood’s support team for additional assistance in engaging suppliers.