Case Study: Rat & Boa x The Chain Platform

Overview:

We are proud to partner with the renowned fashion brand Rat & Boa for the debut launch of The Chain platform. This collaboration represents a major milestone in the fashion industry’s journey toward greater transparency, accountability, and sustainability. By leveraging technology, Rat & Boa is taking bold steps to redefine its supply chain practices and align with its core values of ethical responsibility and environmental stewardship.

Background:

Rat & Boa has been a client of our consultancy arm for several years, and we have been honoured to support their ethical and sustainable initiatives. As the brand has grown, their commitment to maintaining high standards in both product quality and social impact has only strengthened. With their focus on integrating technology into their operations, Rat & Boa sought a solution that would provide complete visibility and control over their entire supply chain.

Challenge:

With a growing global presence, Rat & Boa needed a secure, scalable platform to manage their expanding supply chain. The challenge was to ensure that their data—ranging from wages and factory audits to certifications and supply chain shifts—was accessible, secure, and up to date. They also wanted to ensure that their supply chain remained aligned with their ethical and environmental standards, while embracing the future of digital traceability.

Solution:

In partnership with The Chain, we were able to integrate Rat & Boa’s entire supply chain into a unified platform. All of their manufacturing partners are now fully onboarded, utilising The Chain to collect real-time data, track certifications, and monitor factory audits. This seamless integration empowers Rat & Boa’s internal teams to make informed, data-driven decisions, while maintaining full oversight of their operations.

The Chain provides Rat & Boa with secure, encrypted storage for all of their supply chain data, ensuring that sensitive information—including wages, certifications, and audits—remains protected and easily accessible. By automating and streamlining supply chain management, The Chain offers Rat & Boa the flexibility to respond quickly to changes, uphold ethical labor practices, and maintain sustainability goals.

Impact:

Since implementing The Chain, Rat & Boa has experienced a significant improvement in their supply chain. Notably, average wages across their network of factories have increased by 7.9%, a clear indicator of their commitment to fair labour practices. The transparency offered by the platform allows Rat & Boa to monitor the effectiveness of these changes in real time, ensuring that progress is not only measurable but actively managed.

Rat & Boa’s internal teams now have immediate access to key data points, enabling them to respond swiftly to any issues or opportunities that arise. The platform also allows for continuous auditing, so all certifications and compliance requirements are kept up to date, guaranteeing that the company remains on track with their ethical and environmental commitments.

As early adopters of digital product passports and supply chain transparency, Rat & Boa are setting a powerful example for the fashion industry,

Looking Ahead:

As part of our ongoing support, The Chain will continue to manage and maintain Rat & Boa’s supplier data, ensuring all audits and certifications stay current. We are also excited to be working with them on the development of digital product passports, in full compliance with upcoming EU regulations. These digital passports will enable Rat & Boa to offer customers complete traceability of their products, reinforcing their commitment to transparency and responsible fashion.

By embracing this innovative solution, Rat & Boa is not just keeping up with industry trends—they’re leading the charge. As early adopters of digital product passports and supply chain transparency, Rat & Boa are setting a powerful example for the fashion industry, proving that it is possible to scale ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.

Conclusion:

The partnership between Rat & Boa and The Chain demonstrates how technology can drive meaningful change in the fashion industry. By integrating secure, real-time data monitoring and leveraging the power of digital traceability, Rat & Boa is not only improving their supply chain but also influencing the broader industry toward greater accountability and sustainability.

This case study was written by The Chain.

For more information about Rat & Boa’s sustainability journey please find the link here.