A Healthcare Standard for
Supply-Chain Transparency

A standardized, supplier-controlled badge that recognizes the sharing of manufacturing-site geography and structured risk-context information.

What Is the HIRC Transparency Badge?

The HIRC Transparency Badge is a standardized indicator that a supplier has shared key supply-chain visibility information through HIRC, including manufacturing-site geography and structured resiliency inputs provided in a consistent format through the HIRC Vault.

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What It Does

• Provides standardized visibility into supplier manufacturing locations and risk context
• Enables consistent, comparable transparency inputs during sourcing
• Supports governance-aligned procurement and risk discussions

What It Does Not Do

• It is not a performance guarantee or indicator of supply reliability
• It does not replace contracts, sourcing decisions, or supplier performance metrics
• It is not an audit, certification, or assessment of operational maturity

Built by the Healthcare Industry

Why Organizations Participate

1. Standardized Visibility

   Provides consistent access to supplier manufacturing-site and risk-context information through a shared healthcare framework.

2. Comparable Sourcing Signal

   Enables more consistent comparison across suppliers and product categories using structured transparency inputs.

3. Reduced Duplicate Diligence

   Limits repetitive, one-off transparency requests by establishing a reusable format.

4. Governance-Ready Transparency

   Supports sourcing, evaluation, and procurement governance with structured, decision-relevant visibility inputs.

Growing Adoption

40
Providers & Supplier Organizations Participating

Used Across Multiple Product Categories

Enabled Through the HIRC Vault at No Cost to Providers

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  Mapping Template (download)
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  Resiliency Lite Assessment (download)

Providers Who Recognize the HIRC
Transparency Badge

Risk Domains Addressed

Structured Supplier Self-Assessment

Demand Planning

Inventory Management

Logistics

Supply Chain Visibility

Supplier Management

Risk Management & Contingency Planning

Operational Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Transparency Badge a performance or supply guarantee?

No. The Transparency Badge indicates that standardized transparency information has been shared. It does not assess performance or guarantee supply continuity.

What information is included in the Transparency Badge?

Manufacturing-site geography and structured risk and resiliency information, shared either through a Resiliency Lite Assessment or the Assessor Summary from a full Resiliency Badge assessment.

How is the information shared?

All information is shared securely through the HIRC Vault in a standardized format.

Who controls access to the information?

Suppliers retain full control over what is shared and with whom through Vault permissions.

Is there a cost for providers to access Transparency Badge information?

No. Providers can access Transparency Badge information through the HIRC Vault at no cost.

How do providers typically use the Transparency Badge?

As a standardized input during sourcing, supplier evaluation, and governance to support consistent transparency and earlier risk awareness.

Does the Transparency Badge replace other sourcing or contracting requirements?

No. It is intended to complement—not replace—existing procurement, contracting, and governance processes.