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Explore the complete collection of frequently asked questions covering SoyNet's platform, operations, and support.

What is SoyNet?

SoyNet is the Intelligence Network for Global Soy Trade. It bridges the compliance gap in global commodity trade by allowing farmers, cooperatives, traders, and global buyers to securely exchange trusted origin data. It transforms fragmented records into proactive, audit-ready intelligence to secure your supply chain with ground-truth data.

Who owns SoyNet?

SoyNet is an independent, collaborative industry utility. It is owned and powered by OriginsNext and backed by a strategic collaboration with KPMG, designed specifically to operate as a neutral, foundational network for the entire ecosystem.

Who can access and use SoyNet?

SoyNet is built to connect every participant in the soy ecosystem. Because data sharing is strictly permissioned, participants, ranging from farmers and aggregators to multinational buyers, banks, insurers, and governments, can connect and securely exchange specific data.

Does SoyNet work for companies not based in Brazil?

Absolutely. While SoyNet serves as the primary intelligence infrastructure for mapping Brazilian soy origins, it is a global platform designed for any international organisation buying, trading, or financing soy worldwide.

Can I use the platform for commodities other than soy?

Yes. The underlying OriginsNext platform is entirely commodity-agnostic. It fully supports the traceability, tokenisation, and compliance mapping of other global commodities, including bulk goods (like sugar) and serialised goods (like beef and coffee).

How does SoyNet support Production & Selling?

SoyNet allows you to securely digitise your harvest at the exact point of origin. This automates compliance from the very first step and protects your market access right at the farm gate.

How does SoyNet handle Aggregation & Storage?

At the Aggregation & Storage stage, SoyNet consolidates multi-source data without losing the origin trail, ensuring automated compliance and protected market access even as crops are mixed at Point of Delivery (POD) facilities.

How does SoyNet help during Processing & Logistics?

The platform maintains strict compliance visibility through complex mass balance and transformation stages, automating compliance tracking as raw soy is processed and moved.

What value does SoyNet provide for Exporting & Trading?

For exporters and traders, SoyNet validates international compliance before the cargo ever leaves the port, automating assurance to protect your market access globally.

How does SoyNet assist Importing & Buying?

At the Importing & Buying stage, SoyNet uncovers hidden vulnerabilities deep within your indirect supply chain, providing the automated compliance and verified evidence needed to satisfy global mandates.

What is the Strategic Alliance between OriginsNext and KPMG?

Built on innovation. Backed by authority. OriginsNext provides the technological "Infrastructure of Trust," while KPMG brings unparalleled market credibility and ESG expertise, establishing the definitive, independent intelligence infrastructure for the soy ecosystem.

How does SoyNet transform data into intelligence?

SoyNet provides the "Infrastructure of Trust" to transform fragmented supply chain records into proactive, audit-ready intelligence. The network enables participants to seamlessly connect, collect, comply, and securely share data across the entire soy ecosystem.

Can I access deforestation assessments directly from SoyNet?

Yes. Premium subscribers can leverage ONX Insight and ONX Comply to access dynamic, automated deforestation risk assessments from connected services (including KPMG Watch for Risk and Sette) to receive vital early warnings deep within their indirect supply chain.

Do I need to replace my existing ERP or CRM systems to use SoyNet?

Not at all. SoyNet is designed for total operational interoperability. Through secure API integrations, SoyNet synchronises verified network intelligence directly back into your existing internal systems, enhancing your current tech stack.

Is my data secure?

Data security is the foundation of SoyNet. Hosted on Microsoft Azure Cloud, the platform utilises government-grade security protocols. Key data points are locked within a tamper-evident, immutable ledger to guarantee both privacy and auditability.

Will my data be sold, or will competitors see my supply chain?

Absolutely not. Your data is never sold, reused, or exposed to unauthorised parties. Every participant retains granular control over exactly what data is shared, with whom, and for what specific purpose.

How does SoyNet protect commercially sensitive information from buyers?

The platform operates on a strict permissioned data-sharing model. You can share validated compliance proofs (such as deforestation-free status) with buyers without ever exposing your sensitive indirect supplier identities, pricing, or commercial relationships.

How can I test the platform and request access?

Ready to protect your market access? You can reach out to the SoyNet team via our Contact Us page to join the network, request a Sandbox trial to test the environment with zero legal friction, or to request technical support.

What support services does SoyNet offer?

Every participant on the network has full access to our 24/7 help desk and live, on-demand chat via ONX Assist. Premium enterprise customers also receive dedicated onboarding, training, and strategic compliance support directly from our KPMG alliance team.

What is included in the Network Gateway tier?

The free Network Gateway tier provides essential access to establish your digital footprint and connect to the network. It includes standardised industry registry access, data integration (API, CSV, web forms), a secure data vault for traceability and evidence, the ability to share evidence (responding to inbound requests), and basic standard support.

What does the Supply Verification tier offer?

Priced upon enquiry, the Supply Verification tier provides proactive tools to map multi-tier ecosystems and automate compliance workflows. It includes everything in Network Gateway, plus multi-tier supplier gap analysis, supplier evidence requests, soy compliance checks (post soy allocation to order), API/CSV data extraction to ERP/CRM systems, single sign-on (SSO) integration, and dedicated support with SLAs and guided onboarding.

What is included in the Soy Intelligence tier?

Priced upon enquiry, the Soy Intelligence tier offers advanced AI capabilities for predictive insights and automated orchestration. It includes everything in Supply Verification, plus predictive insights for anomaly detection and business trends, soy compliance checks (pre soy allocation to order), interactive supply chain views and custom dashboards, and automated evidence requirement generation.

What is SoyNet's pricing and commercial model?

SoyNet utilises a three-tier pricing model designed for total ecosystem participation. The platform offers a free Network Gateway tier to establish your digital footprint, a Supply Verification tier for proactive compliance, and a Soy Intelligence tier with advanced AI capabilities. Pricing for the premium tiers is available upon enquiry.

Learn the basics about SoyNet, what it is, who it's for, and how it operates as a global industry utility.

What is SoyNet?

Who owns SoyNet?

Who can access and use SoyNet?

Does SoyNet work for companies not based in Brazil?

Can I use the platform for commodities other than soy?

Understand how SoyNet supports every step of the soy lifecycle, from the farm gate to international export.

How does SoyNet support Production & Selling?

SoyNet allows you to securely digitise your harvest at the exact point of origin. This automates compliance from the very first step and protects your market access right at the farm gate.

How does SoyNet handle Aggregation & Storage?

How does SoyNet help during Processing & Logistics?

The platform maintains strict compliance visibility through complex mass balance and transformation stages, automating compliance tracking as raw soy is processed and moved.

What value does SoyNet provide for Exporting & Trading?

For exporters and traders, SoyNet validates international compliance before the cargo ever leaves the port, automating assurance to protect your market access globally.

How does SoyNet assist Importing & Buying?

Explore the technical capabilities, integrations, and compliance tools that transform data into actionable intelligence.

What is the Strategic Alliance between OriginsNext and KPMG?

Explore the technical capabilities, integrations, and compliance tools that transform data into actionable intelligence.

How does SoyNet transform data into intelligence?

Can I access deforestation assessments directly from SoyNet?

Do I need to replace my existing ERP or CRM systems to use SoyNet?

Learn how SoyNet protects your commercially sensitive information and ensures data ownership through enterprise-grade security.

Is my data secure?

Will my data be sold, or will competitors see my supply chain?

How does SoyNet protect commercially sensitive information from buyers?

Details on our dual-tier pricing structure, including the free tier for origin contributors and premium options for global buyers.

What is included in the Network Gateway tier?

What does the Supply Verification tier offer?

What is included in the Soy Intelligence tier?

What is SoyNet's pricing and commercial model?

Information on how to request access, test the platform via our Sandbox, and get support from our dedicated teams.

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