Information Processing Device for Cross-Platform Traceability Data Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
In supply chain management, companies face inefficiencies when sharing product information across different platforms, requiring duplicate input of traceability-related data such as carbon footprint, recycling rates, and due diligence information, which increases time and effort.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device and method that enables the transmission of product information from one platform to another, allowing registration of traceability-related data on a single platform, including generating temporary accounts and converting greenhouse gas emission data based on platform locations, to streamline data input and management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If companies register product information on multiple platforms separately, then platform coverage and data availability are improved, but time consumption and input effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a copy of product information from the second platform and transfers it to the first platform. The information processing device receives product information already registered on a second platform and transmits it to a first platform, eliminating the need for companies to manually re-input the same data across multiple platforms while maintaining platform coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The information processing device acts as an intermediary between multiple platforms. It receives product information from one platform and facilitates its transfer to another platform, serving as a mediator that enables data sharing across platforms without requiring direct manual input from companies
2Measurement precision
If companies manually input product information on each platform, then data accuracy can be controlled, but input effort and time required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system copies product information from one platform to another automatically. The information processing device retrieves product information that is already registered on a second platform and transmits it to a first platform, maintaining data accuracy while eliminating manual re-input and improving input efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service data transfer where the information processing device automatically handles the data migration process. Companies don't need to manually input data on each platform - the system automatically retrieves and transfers information that is already registered on one platform to another platform
3Loss of information
If product information is shared between platforms, then data availability and traceability are improved, but information management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing device serves as an intermediary that manages the complexity of information sharing between platforms. It receives product information from a second platform, processes the transfer, and shares it with a first platform, thereby improving data availability while the system itself absorbs the management complexity rather than placing it on companies
4Ease of operation
If temporary accounts are generated for companies, then platform participation is facilitated, but system operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by generating temporary accounts for companies before they fully participate in the platform. The information processing device generates temporary accounts in advance, allowing companies to be accommodated on the platform without requiring them to complete complex registration procedures, thereby facilitating participation while the system handles the complexity
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing device includes one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to receive identification information of a first product and information on a second platform from a terminal of a first company, transmit a disclosure request for information on the first product to the second platform, receive the information on the first product and information on a second company from the second platform in response to the disclosure request, and register the information on the first product on a first platform in association with the first company. The one or more processors are configured to perform, for the second company, at least one of: generating a temporary account on the first platform; and registering the information on the second company on the first platform in association with the first company.