Development of a Web-Based Standardized Product Data Exchange Platform for Supply Chain Optimization

The client faces difficulties in ensuring accurate, standardized, and validated product information shared among trading partners, resulting in inefficiencies, data inaccuracies, and supply chain disruptions. Their current systems lack integrated workflows aligned with global standards, hindering scalability and data quality control.

A mid to large-sized logistics or manufacturing company seeking to enhance product data management and validation processes across their supply chain ecosystem.

• Develop a comprehensive web-based platform enabling secure sharing and management of validated product data according to established standards (e.g., GS1).
• Implement robust data validation and quality tracking mechanisms to ensure adherence to global product identification standards.
• Enable seamless integration with existing internal and external systems to streamline data workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Support customizable templates and version management for efficient product information updates.
• Facilitate real-time updates, data exports, and publication of product information to trading partners, improving communication and supply chain agility.

• User roles for providers and consumers with differentiated access rights
• Dashboard for tracking data quality and validation status
• Configurable information structures and templates for product data entry
• Automated validation algorithms aligning data with global standards
• Integration interfaces for bi-directional data exchange with internal business systems
• Version control and product history tracking
• Linking images, documentation, and internal notes to product records
• Subscription and notification system for updates and replacements
• Export functionalities for product sheets and data sets in multiple formats
• Support for multi-country and multi-beneficiary compliance

• Internal enterprise resource planning (ERP) or product management systems
• Third-party validation engines or external standards compliance services
• Supply chain partners' data platforms for distribution and updates

• High availability and scalability to support growing data volumes and user base
• Robust security measures, including data encryption and access controls
• Performance metrics: system should support real-time data validation and retrieval with minimal latency
• Compliance with data standards and interoperability protocols
• User-friendly interface for diverse stakeholder roles

By deploying a standardized, validated product data management platform, the client can significantly improve data accuracy, reduce manual reconciliation efforts, and enhance supply chain efficiency. Expected outcomes include increased data quality and compliance, real-time visibility into product information, and streamlined collaboration with trading partners, ultimately leading to faster decision-making and competitive differentiation across their supply chain operations.