Processor Guide: Complete Workflow

1. Receive incoming shipments

1. Open Incoming shipments from the Processor dashboard.
2. Select a batch with status Extracted and open its detail page.
3. Click Receive shipment.
4. Verify the weight, confirm quantity and quality match, and add condition or discrepancy notes.
5. Upload the inspection report and weighbridge ticket under Documents.
6. Click Confirm receipt — status becomes Received by processor and the audit trail is extended.

2. Submit a bid

1. Open Marketplace → available offers.
2. Choose an offer and click Submit bid.
3. Enter price per tonne (total is calculated), delivery timeline, processing location, and processing method.
4. Add notes and submit — the bid shows Pending and the seller is notified.

3. Sign the contract

Once your bid is accepted a contract is generated automatically.

1. Open Contracts and select the contract.
2. Review the full terms.
3. Click Sign — your name, role, and timestamp are recorded.
4. When both parties have signed the contract is Fully signed.

4. Record processing steps

Record each named step so the ESG numbers and hash chain stay complete.

1. Open Processing and select the received batch.
2. For each step — Crushing, Grinding, Flotation, Smelting, Refining — enter location, energy used (kWh), CO₂ added, water, and waste.
3. Click Record step. Each entry is hash-chained to the previous event.
4. On the final step, mark the stage complete — status becomes Refined.

5. Quality and ESG reports

1. Open the batch and choose Generate quality certificate for mineral type, grade, processing date, and certifications.
2. Choose Generate ESG report for total energy, CO₂, water, and waste across the batch.
3. Download either as PDF and share with your buyer.

6. Schedule outbound logistics

1. Open Logistics or the batch page and click Schedule outbound.
2. Select a verified transporter, vehicle, and driver.
3. Enter pickup location and deadline, delivery location and deadline.
4. Add special handling instructions and submit — the transporter is notified and the assignment shows Pending.

Common issues

• No available transporters — no transporter account is verified yet; ask an administrator to approve one.
• Can't schedule outbound — the batch must be Refined (processing marked complete) first.
• Contract not appearing — the seller has to accept your bid before a contract exists.