Supplier Entity Schema Review

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Supplier Entity Schema Review

🔗 Related Links

• Issue: Supplier #79 (Supplier entity)
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🎯 Purpose

The Supplier entity represents legal entities providing materials with certificate codes. This entity enables:

• Material Sourcing: Providing certified feedstock to the supply chain
• Certification Verification: Ensuring upstream compliance with sustainability standards
• Risk Assessment: Enabling due diligence on material origins and practices
• Supply Chain Mapping: Creating visibility into complex multi-tier sourcing networks

📋 Proposed Schema

Core Attributes

Attribute	Data Type	Description
supplierId	String (PK)	Unique supplier identifier
supplierName	String	Legal business name
address	String	Physical location for audit and verification
certificateCode	String	Current certification number
typeOfSupplier	Enum	Category of supplier (producer, processor, trader, etc.)

Certification and Performance

Attribute	Data Type	Description
certificationStatus	Enum	Current certification status (active, suspended, expired)
qualityRating	String	Supplier performance rating
contactInformation	String	Primary contact details
riskProfile	String	Risk assessment classification

🤔 Questions for Feedback

1. Supplier Classification

• What specific values should TypeOfSupplier support (producer, processor, trader, broker)?
• How should we handle suppliers with multiple roles?

2. Certification Management

• Should we track multiple certifications per supplier?
• How should certification expiry dates and renewals be handled?

3. Risk Assessment

• What risk factors should be tracked for supplier evaluation?
• How should risk profiles be categorized and updated?

4. Performance Monitoring

• Should supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, compliance) be included?
• What performance indicators are most valuable for supplier management?

5. Geographic Coverage

• How detailed should address information be for audit purposes?
• Should we track multiple locations for large suppliers?

6. Relationship Management

• Should supplier tier levels (direct, indirect) be explicitly tracked?
• How should we handle supplier hierarchies and subcontractors?

💬 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
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🏆 Success Criteria

A successful Supplier entity will enable:

• Comprehensive verification of sustainability credentials across the upstream supply chain
• Effective risk assessment and due diligence on material origins
• Clear visibility into complex multi-tier sourcing networks
• Robust relationship management for certified material access

Your experience with supplier management, certification verification, and supply chain due diligence will help create a practical, comprehensive standard! 🌱