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Q: What is FRDM?
‍A: FRDM is AI-powered supply chain risk and compliance software that helps companies map their supplier networks, monitor human rights risks, screen for sanctions, and meet regulatory requirements — including UFLPA, EUDR, CSDDD, LkSG, and Canada's Modern Slavery Act. We work primarily with Fortune 500 companies but serve businesses of all sizes.

‍Q: What does FRDM stand for?
‍A: FRDM is pronounced "freedom." We believe transparent supply chains set companies free — from risk, from liability, and from the reputational damage that comes from not knowing what's happening beyond your direct suppliers.

‍Q: Who uses FRDM?
‍A: FRDM is used by procurement, sourcing, trade compliance, sustainability, and legal teams at companies ranging from Fortune 500 enterprises to mid-market businesses. Our customers include companies like Coca-Cola, AstraZeneca, James Hardie, and Oshkosh Corporation.

Q: How does FRDM map supply chains?
‍A: FRDM uses AI-powered discovery to automatically map supplier networks using 6+ billion trade records — without contacting your suppliers or sending questionnaires. Once you load your direct suppliers, FRDM instantly builds a multi-tier view of your supply chain, identifying connections between your known suppliers and their sub-suppliers down to Nth tier.

‍Q: How many tiers deep can FRDM map?
‍A: There is no fixed limit. FRDM maps supply chains to Nth tier — we have mapped networks as deep as Tier 6 and beyond. For AstraZeneca, we mapped suppliers to Tier 6, surfaced high-risk entities, and helped achieve a 94.6% reduction in due diligence costs.

‍Q: Does FRDM require suppliers to fill out questionnaires?
‍A: No. FRDM's core mapping technology does not rely on supplier responses or questionnaires. Our AI discovers sub-supplier connections automatically via trade data. When supplier input is needed, FRDM's Supplier Portal makes the process simple — and gives suppliers value in return, which dramatically improves response rates.

‍Q: How long does it take to get started?
‍A: Your dashboard is provisioned in weeks, not quarters. You can bulk-load suppliers via file upload or API connection to your ERP. FRDM handles AI-powered data validation and cleansing with minimal IT resources required on your end.

‍Q: Does FRDM integrate with our existing systems?
‍A: Yes. FRDM connects with ERP and procurement systems via API. It is also embedded inside procurement products from large ERP providers including SAP.

Q: What regulations does FRDM support?
‍A: FRDM supports compliance with all major supply chain regulations including UFLPA, EUDR, CSDDD, CSRD, LkSG, UK Modern Slavery Act, Australia Modern Slavery Act, Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, CBAM, CTPAT, and more. One data collection effort powers compliance reports for all of them.

‍Q: What is the UFLPA and how does FRDM help?
‍A: The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) prohibits importing goods made with forced labor from China's Xinjiang region. U.S. Customs has detained over $3.5 billion in goods under UFLPA enforcement. FRDM maps your supply chain against high-risk geographies and UFLPA entity lists to identify exposure before your goods reach the border.

‍Q: What is the EUDR?
‍A: The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires companies placing certain commodities on the EU market to prove their products are deforestation-free and legally sourced. FRDM maps supply chains for affected commodities including soy, palm oil, cattle, wood, and coffee, verifying sourcing regions against deforestation data.

‍Q: How does FRDM handle overlapping regulations?
‍A: Most regulations ask the same core questions — who's in your supply chain, where do they operate, what risks exist, and how are you mitigating them. FRDM collects that data once and automatically routes it to every relevant regulation, generating compliant reports for each framework with one click. This eliminates the madness of running parallel compliance efforts for every new regulation.

‍Q: How much can FRDM reduce due diligence costs?
‍A: FRDM saves companies up to 80% on supplier due diligence costs on average. AstraZeneca achieved a 94.6% reduction after engaging FRDM to map their supply chain to Tier 6.

‍Q: Is FRDM only for large enterprises?
‍A: No. While FRDM works with Fortune 500 companies, the platform is designed to be used by small teams — our tools do the work of large teams of subject matter experts and consultants. Many of our customers manage their entire supply chain risk program with one person and a few hours a month.

‍Q: How is FRDM priced?
‍A: Pricing is based on the size of your supplier network and the features you need. To get a quote tailored to your organization, book a demo and one of our solution consultants will put together a proposal.

‍Q: Can I see FRDM before buying?
‍A: Yes. We offer a free 30-minute risk diagnosis demo with a subject matter expert — no exaggerating salespeople. You'll get a real look at your supply chain risk during the call, not just a product tour. Book at frdm.ai/demo.

‍Q: What makes FRDM different from other supply chain risk software?
‍A: A few things set FRDM apart. First, we map without questionnaires — our AI uses trade data, not supplier self-reporting. Second, our adverse media monitoring is expert-reviewed, not just algorithmic — we eliminate false positives before they reach your dashboard. Third, we cover all major regulations in one platform, so you don't duplicate effort for every new law. And fourth, we donate 5% of every subscription to organizations working to end modern slavery.
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‍Q: Does FRDM have a free trial?
‍A: We don't offer a self-serve free trial, but our demo is genuinely diagnostic — you'll walk away with real insights about your supply chain risk, not just a sales pitch. Book at frdm.ai/demo.