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Getting Started with SupplyChainX

Welcome to SupplyChainX, your AI-powered supply chain management platform.

Quick Start Guide

Dashboard Overview
The dashboard provides real-time KPIs, risk alerts, and AI recommendations.
Setting Up Integrations
Navigate to Settings → Integrations to connect external data sources.
Managing Shipments
Use the Logistics page to track and optimize your shipments.

Dashboard Features

Key Performance Indicators

Global Risk Index: AI-calculated risk score (0-1)
On-time Delivery Rate: Percentage of shipments delivered on schedule
Open Alerts: Number of unresolved risk alerts
Inventory at Risk: Items below safety stock levels

Risk Heatmap

The interactive map displays global risk hotspots affecting your supply chain:

🔴 Red markers: High-risk areas
🟡 Yellow markers: Medium-risk areas
🟢 Green markers: Low-risk areas

AI Agent System

SupplyChainX employs five specialized AI agents:

Monitors weather, geopolitical events, and supplier data to predict supply chain risks.

Data sources: NOAA, GDELT, OpenCorporates
Update frequency: Every 15 minutes
Confidence threshold: 0.7

Analyzes shipping routes and provides optimization recommendations.

Factors: Distance, time, cost, emissions, risk
Route alternatives: Minimum 2 per shipment
Update trigger: Risk score > 0.6

Manages inventory levels and automates purchase order creation.

Inventory monitoring: Real-time
Reorder trigger: < 10 days coverage
Supplier scoring: Price, reliability, lead time

API Reference

Access the SupplyChainX API for custom integrations:

Authentication

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Endpoints

GET /api/shipments - List all shipments
GET /api/risks - Get current risk alerts
POST /api/recommendations/{id}/approve - Approve AI recommendation
GET /api/kpis - Retrieve current KPIs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often is data updated?

A: Real-time data is updated via WebSocket connections. External data sources are polled every 15-60 minutes depending on the integration.

Q: Can I override AI recommendations?

A: Yes, all AI recommendations require human approval. You can approve, reject, or modify any recommendation.

Q: What happens when a risk is detected?

A: The system creates an alert, notifies relevant users, and the AI agents generate mitigation recommendations.