Transparency in the supply chain

Lufthansa Industry Solutions and Xylene form partnership for product traceability and implementation of sustainability requirements

Ehningen, Norderstedt, December 11, 2023 - Lufthansa Industry Solutions and Xylene, a leading software startup specializing in product traceability and Digital Product Passports, have entered into a partnership. This collaboration combines Xylene's innovative capabilities with Lufthansa Industry Solutions' customized solutions for customers in various industries - from development to implementation and operation.

The goal of the partnership is to meet the growing demand for extended product traceability and Digital Product Passports, as well as to offer companies innovative solutions to improve supply chain transparency and comply with regulations such as the Supply Chain Act. Special attention will be given to compliance with environmental and social standards along the supply and value chain.

The key benefits of this partnership are:

End-to-end traceability: Companies gain access to advanced traceability solutions that can track products at every stage of the value chain to reduce the risk of fraud, counterfeiting and supply chain disruption.
Digital Product Passports: Digital product passports provide companies with transparent information about the origin, authenticity and sustainability of products, enable them to make informed decisions and communicate this with customers and legislators.
Consulting expertise: Customers benefit from Lufthansa Industry Solutions' industry-specific expertise and best practices to ensure that the strategic direction and implemented solutions meet their individual requirements and regulations. The experts at Lufthansa Industry Solutions also support the integration and implementation of solutions as well as the creation and integration into a comprehensive sustainability and IT strategy.
Improved regulatory compliance: The partnership will help companies comply with evolving regulations and industry standards to mitigate risk and optimize operations.

"We are delighted to be working with Lufthansa Industry Solutions. This partnership will help companies leverage digital transformation in the traceability of their products and Digital Product Passports, as well as better serve their customers and build confidence in their compliance activities."
Christopher Edwards
Co-Founder and CEO of Xylene

"Our consultancy is focused on providing leading and customized solutions for our customers. Our partnership with Xylene enables us to offer additional innovative, technology-driven services that meet the changing needs of our customers."
Ann-Christine Lehmann
Consultant at Lufthansa Industry Solutions

Further information about Xylene and the solutions offered can be found https://xylene.io/.

Xylene is a leading provider of end-to-end traceability solutions through its innovative Digital Product Passport (DPP) platform. Its solution enables companies to track and verify the journey of their products to ensure regulatory compliance and meet growing consumer demand for sustainably and ethically produced goods. The easy-to-use platform, which focuses on DPPs, traceability and mapping across all tiers, offers seamless interoperability with third-party technologies and provides a comprehensive and integrated supply chain management solution.

Lufthansa Industry Solutions is a service provider for IT consulting and system integration. This Lufthansa subsidiary helps its clients with the digital transformation of their companies. Its customer base includes companies both within and outside the Lufthansa Group, as well as more than 300 companies in various lines of business. The company is based in Norderstedt and employs more than 2,500 members of staff at several branch offices in Germany, Albania, Switzerland and the USA.