Altana, a software company that helps brands like Wayfair map their global supply chains, has been barred by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce from doing business with individuals or companies in the country.
It’s an example of how geopolitics continue to complicate the supply chain, even while technology advancements like AI offer new solutions.
The August 5 move came after the US banned imports from dozens of additional Chinese companies over alleged human rights abuses in late July 2026. In addition to Altana, the six other companies on China’s list are the nonprofits Responsible Business Alliance and Verité Group, the human-rights NGO Human Rights in China, and the natural-fiber lab-testing...
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