Our Story
KNO was started from the ground up by confused shoppers, but the journey hasn’t been a straight path. We had to experience life as a factory worker in China, and give factories the tools to help listen to workers and improve conditions.
Our Mission
To humanize the supply chain, by building community at the heart of every factory. We invent tools that translate employee wellness to tangible business benefits at a factory and brand level.
Technology
An app for factory worker wellness, driven by consistent feedback from an engaged community. Data analysis and insights highlight risks and continuous improvement at a factory and brand level.
The problem
Workers don't have a voice
If people have an issue, there is no way for workers to voice it, which means issues can't be heard.
Factories are under pressure
High labour turnover, workers and brands are demanding improved conditions and quality of life.
Brands are in the dark
Scandals can happen at any time, and the industry is reliant on audit which gives limited information.
How it works
Workers
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Wellness tracking
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Community
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24/7 grievance to share issues
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Weekly survey
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Games + rewards
Factories
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Reduce turnover
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Reporting on worker wellness
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Improvement tracking
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Get sales + show brands
Brands
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Identify risks early
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Prevent risks
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Continuous data
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Continuous improvement
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Automatic reporting
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Supplier capacity building
Get in the Kno
Trust and Transparency:
Constant data and continuous improvement
"With KNO I can attract skilled workers and global brands to work with my factory"
— Mr Chen, Factory Owner
"Before KNO I felt lonely at work, now I feel safe and have improved relationships with co-workers and managers"
— Liu Hong, Factory Employee
71 - 75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ,
United Kingdom
The Mills Fabrica, 4/F The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
Hero Center, Level 1, Building 3, West Entrance, No.28 East Yuyuan Rd., Jing’An District, Shanghai, China 200040
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