Supply Chain Data Exchange Controller for Cross-Platform Traceability
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Solution Overview
Problem
In the context of supply chains, companies face inefficiencies when sharing traceability-related information, such as greenhouse gas emissions data, across different platforms, requiring multiple inputs and increasing time and effort, especially when products are supplied by multiple companies in the chain.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and method that enables the receipt of identification information from a terminal of a first company, sends a disclosure request to a second platform where the product information is registered, and registers the information on the second product with the first company, including converting greenhouse gas emission data based on platform locations to ensure accurate traceability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If each company inputs product information manually on their own platform, then data accuracy and completeness are improved, but time consumption and operational effort increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates copies of product information from upstream company platforms and transfers them to downstream company platforms. When product information is registered on an upstream platform, it is automatically copied and transmitted to downstream platforms through the disclosure request mechanism, eliminating the need for manual re-entry while preserving data accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-registering product information on upstream company platforms before downstream companies need it. The information is prepared and made available in advance, allowing downstream companies to automatically retrieve it when needed, thus reducing their operational effort and time consumption.
2Reliability
If multiple companies in the supply chain independently manage their own product information platforms, then data security and company autonomy are maintained, but information sharing efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary mechanism where downstream companies send disclosure requests to upstream company platforms through a standardized interface. This intermediary process allows information to flow between independent platforms without compromising their autonomy or security, while significantly improving sharing efficiency compared to manual methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a universal disclosure request mechanism that can operate across different company platforms and supply chain levels. This multi-functional interface handles various types of product information (including greenhouse gas emission data) and can be applied to any upstream-downstream relationship, improving overall information sharing efficiency while maintaining platform independence.
3Loss of information
If greenhouse gas emission data is collected from multiple platforms with different location standards, then comprehensive traceability is achieved, but data consistency and accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies parameter changes by converting greenhouse gas emission data according to location-specific coefficients. When product information is transferred between platforms with different location standards, the emission data is adjusted using appropriate conversion coefficients to maintain consistency and accuracy across different geographical contexts while preserving complete traceability.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a controller. The controller is configured to: receive, from a terminal of a first company that belongs to a first platform, identification information of a second product of a second company and information on a second platform in which information on the second product is registered, the second company being positioned upstream of a first product of the first company in a supply chain; send a disclosure request for the information on the second product to the second platform, the disclosure request including the identification information of the second product; receive the information on the second product from the second platform in response to the disclosure request; and register the information on the second product in association with the first company.