SalesDeliveryDocument Entity Schema Review

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SalesDeliveryDocument Entity Schema Review

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• Issue: SaleDeliveryDocument #84 (SalesDeliveryDocument entity)
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🎯 Purpose

The SalesDeliveryDocument entity represents official transfer documentation. This entity enables:

• Legal Proof: Documentation of ownership transfer and material custody
• Audit Trail: Connecting physical materials to certification claims
• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting customs, tax, and environmental reporting requirements
• Quality Assurance: Documenting material specifications and test results

📋 Proposed Schema

Core Attributes

Attribute	Data Type	Description
documentId	String (PK)	Unique document identifier
dateIssued	Date	When the document was created
buyerName	String	Organization receiving the materials
sellerName	String	Organization providing the materials
productDescription	String	Detailed description of materials
quantity	Float	Amount of material being transferred
linkedTransactionId	String (FK)	Links to corresponding transaction record

Certification and Compliance

Attribute	Data Type	Description
sellersCertificateCode	String	Seller's certification number
referenceToTransportDocumentation	String	Links to shipping/logistics documents
supplementaryEvidenceIndicator	String	References to additional supporting documentation

🤔 Questions for Feedback

1. Document Standards

• Should we reference specific document standards (SBP DDS, FSC CoC, etc.) or support multiple formats?
• How should we handle differences between certification scheme requirements?

2. Digital Integration

• Should electronic signature support and document authenticity verification be included?
• How should this integrate with logistics systems, ERP systems, and certification databases?

3. Quality Specifications

• Should detailed quality parameters (moisture, ash, energy content) be included?
• What level of technical detail is appropriate for the standard?

4. Regulatory Compliance

• What country-specific fields are needed for customs, environmental, or tax compliance?
• How should we handle multi-currency transactions and pricing information?

5. Document Management

• How should we handle document amendments, corrections, or supplementary documents?
• What versioning approach works best for legal documentation?

6. Multi-Party Transactions

• How should we handle transactions involving brokers, agents, or intermediaries?
• What documentation is needed for complex supply chain structures?

💬 How to Provide Feedback

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

🏆 Success Criteria

A successful SalesDeliveryDocument entity will enable:

• Legal proof of ownership transfer and material custody
• Comprehensive audit trails connecting materials to certification claims
• Integration with existing commercial and logistics systems
• Support for diverse regulatory and certification requirements

Your experience with biomass documentation, supply chain management, and regulatory compliance will help create a practical, comprehensive standard! 🌱