# Smart System for the Optimization of Logistics Performance of the Pruning Biomass Value Chain
## 3 Components of Smart Logistics System (SLS) Prototype
### Information Platform
#### 3.5.2 Interfaces of the SLS Platform for Different Actors  
The platform has the characteristics of an on-line marketing system. For instance, the interface for farmers has a format for entering biomass quality parameters and generating lot numbers while the interface for transporters has features for receiving orders (to provide transport service for consumers or traders) and performing route planning. All registered actors such as farmers (producers), traders, transporters, and consumers have to login the web-based application platform before performing any action.  
**Interface for administrator:** the platform has been designed to have additional functional features for administrator. For instance, the administrator can add new users, edit the profile of registered users, or delete users who want to unsubscribe from the system. This enables the logistics manager of the logistics smart system to administer the whole material and information flow along the biomass logistics chain.  
**Interface for biomass producers:** the new pruning biomass enters into the trading system when the farmer registers it in the application platform entering all required information about the product. The platform allows the producers (farmers or traders) to enter and edit the information regarding their pruning products (see Figure 9). The tool allows a producer to enter location information for each pruning batch, if its location differs from the location of a company (producer). It also enables the producers to generate a QR code of biomass products with a specific lot number. The lot number generation has been linked to the actual processing date i.e., baling or chipping date.  
Figure 9: _Cont._  
The interface allows the biomass providers (farmers and traders) to print the label associated to their products. Figure 10 presents label with company name (label holder), product lot number, and QR code.  
**Interface for traders:** the platform supports the traders during procurement and selling the pruning biomass. Traders can search for available products in the platform and order it for purchasing. Traders can use also the platform to register their biomass products (after storing and/or processing to add value) on the platform to be available for sale.  
**Interface for consumers:** the consumers have access to search for available products that are ready for sale, read quality parameter information provided by producers, make orders (to purchase products) and select an appropriate transport company to obtain a transport service for purchased biomass product.  
**Interface for transporters:** the interface allows a transporter to enter a different start, storage, and end location for each shipment route. The platform allows the transporters to receive different orders from different consumers and add the accepted orders into planned shipments. It enables transporters to identify the location of products and the location of the customers' store as well as the quantities required at each store. The location information attached to each user profile will be used to determine the source and destination locations for each order as well as in planning the route for each shipment.  
Figure 10: Sample of label indicating appearance of company name with its identification code, lot number of ordered biomass product, and QR code.  
Figure 9: Farmer’s interface as signed in by a raw material producer. The page displays a data entering format where some of the parameters will be added.