SupplyBaseReport Entity Schema Review

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SupplyBaseReport Entity Schema Review

🔗 Related Links

• Issue: SupplyBaseReport #112 (SupplyBaseReport entity)
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🎯 Purpose

The SupplyBaseReport entity represents public reports that organizations prepare to document their sourcing practices and sustainability measures. This entity enables:

• Public Transparency: Demonstrating responsible sourcing to stakeholders
• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting disclosure requirements for sustainability reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement: Providing accessible information about supply chain practices
• Market Verification: Supporting sustainability claims with documented evidence

📋 Proposed Schema

Core Attributes

Attribute	Data Type	Description
sbrId	String (PK)	Unique identifier for the supply base report
organizationId	String (FK)	Reference to the reporting organization
preparationDate	Date	When the report was prepared
supplyBaseSummary	String	Description of sourcing areas and boundaries
sourcingPractices	String	Overview of procurement and sourcing methods

Content and Access

Attribute	Data Type	Description
sustainabilityMeasures	String	Description of environmental and social safeguards
publicationUrl	String	Where the report is publicly accessible
reportingPeriod	String	Time period covered by the report
language	String	Language of the report

Management Details

Attribute	Data Type	Description
lastUpdated	Date	When the report was last revised
accessLevel	Enum	"public", "stakeholder_only", "regulatory"

🤔 Questions for Feedback

1. Content Standardization

• What core information should all supply base reports contain?
• How detailed should sourcing area descriptions be?

2. Update Frequency

• How often should reports be updated?
• What triggers require report revisions?

3. Public Access

• Should all reports be fully public, or are there privacy considerations?
• What format standards would be most useful?

4. Multi-Scheme Integration

• How should reports handle multiple certification schemes?
• What about organizations with diverse sourcing portfolios?

5. Verification Requirements

• Should supply base reports require independent verification?
• How do we ensure report accuracy and completeness?

6. Digital Standards

• What digital formats and standards should be supported?
• How can reports be machine-readable for data integration?

💬 How to Provide Feedback

• 👍 Thumbs up if this schema direction looks good
• 💬 Comment below with specific suggestions, missing attributes, or real-world use cases
• 🔄 React with specific emojis to highlight priority areas:
  • 🎯 for core functionality
  • ⚠️ for potential issues
  • 💡 for additional ideas

🏆 Success Criteria

A successful SupplyBaseReport entity will enable:

• Standardized public reporting on sourcing practices across diverse supply chains
• Clear documentation of sustainability measures and environmental safeguards
• Accessible stakeholder communication supporting market transparency
• Robust support for regulatory compliance and independent verification

Your expertise in sustainability reporting, supply chain transparency, and stakeholder communication will help create an effective standard! 🌱