Introduction: Key Concepts

[ecosystem2]

No label on table and spacing too large above and below diagram Add: this table can help you to visualise how information might flow across the packaging supply chain using Open 3P. The standard supports data exchange between necessary parties whilst preserving a single source of truth across the industry.

Add to key concepts?

UUID (this is expanded on in Section 4)

• a machine readable unique identifier generated for an entry conforming to the standard
• UUIDs improve data flow by assigning an unambiguous tag to your data
• these ids are then used to link between layers of the standard e.g. to link components to complete packaging

Single Source of Truth

[DsposalTom]

The padding/margin above and below is generated by the diagramming library mermaid. I can have a look if I can reduce it but it might take some time. I'll work through the rest through