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Company-Centric Structure: Each company has the autonomy to onboard its own collectors as app users, thereby establishing a dedicated user base within the system.
Customisable Preferences: Companies have the flexibility to define their app preferences, such as specifying premium requirements, configuring app functionality, and setting their preferred products for collection.
External Connections: Companies can tailor their external connections and define the scope of their interactions within the system, granting them control over data flow and integration.
Farmers: All farmers are onboarded or connected to specific companies, fostering a well-organised and efficient ecosystem.
Product Transactions: The flow of product transactions occurs from farmers to the company table, creating a clear linkage between the products collected and the associated payment transactions.
Payment Transactions: Payment transactions, vital for compensation to farmers, flow from the company to the farmer. The verification process is conducted seamlessly through the use of farmer cards.
Setup Flow
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A company is first added/synced to the connect db
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All the buyers and suppliers are also added/synced to the connect db
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Company users will get added to the connect db
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They can access the app after connecting the app to the connect server
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Operational Workflow
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In the preceding section, we elaborated on how Trace Connect can effectively operate as a data collection server, highlighting the necessary configuration steps for seamless functionality. To illustrate the simplicity of these steps, let's dive into the operational flow. For this demonstration, we assume that the Trace Connect server is already up and running.
Company Setup: To establish your presence within the system, the initial step involves creating your company account. As elucidated in the earlier sections, the entire data structure centers around the concept of 'companies,' forming the core of your data ecosystem.
Configurations: Once your company account is in place, you can proceed with essential configurations. This includes adding the specific products you intend to collect using the application. Additionally, you can designate and onboard collectors or users under your company who will utilize the app. Within the app's configuration section, you gain the flexibility to define various parameters. Customize your preferences, such as setting premiums for different product types and enabling distinct functions like buying, selling, and processing farmer payments.
Custom Forms: Tailoring your data collection process is made possible through the custom forms section. Here, you can establish additional data fields and seamlessly link them to existing tables such as 'farmer' and 'transactions.' These newly configured fields will seamlessly integrate into the relevant sections of the mobile app after the next synchronization. This facilitates efficient data collection in the field, data validation, and data cleansing, particularly when interfacing with external systems. All custom forms are stored in JSON format within the Connect database.
Connect External Systems: The capability to interface with external systems is a valuable asset, whether you aim to export data collected via the app or import data from external sources. To establish these connections, you have the ability to create credentials, specifying the scope based on your specific use case. For instance, you can configure credentials for reading and writing data related to farmers. This functionality extends the utility of the Connect server as an integration agent, allowing you to incorporate multiple data sources and seamlessly channel data into one or more other systems.
App Connection: The process of connecting the mobile app is straightforward. Simply install the mobile application from the Google Play Store, input your server URL, and log in using your collector credentials. The application will seamlessly synchronize with your server, ensuring that all relevant data is accessible within the app, thereby facilitating efficient data management and collection.
Data fields
APIs
Mobile app Configurations
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