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Producer Guide

Producers are the core stakeholders who create and manage recycling missions, generate QR codes for products, and oversee the entire recycling ecosystem. This comprehensive guide covers all producer capabilities and workflows.

Producer Role: As a producer in the Recyclium ecosystem, you are the orchestrator of the circular economy. You create missions, generate QR codes for products, manage teams across all roles, and oversee the entire recycling process from packaging creation to final recycling completion.

Producer Overview​

As a producer in the Recyclium platform, you can:

  • Create Missions - Design comprehensive recycling campaigns with rewards and targets
  • Generate QR Codes - Create trackable codes for products (items or pouches)
  • Manage Teams - Invite and oversee users across all roles
  • Monitor Analytics - Track mission performance and recycling success rates
  • Configure Rewards - Set up points systems and voucher programs
  • Approve Handovers - Review and approve recycler completion requests
  • Access Reports - Generate detailed insights on platform activity

Key Producer Features​

Mission Management​

  • Mission Creation - 4-step mission creation process with comprehensive configuration
  • Mission Dashboard - Monitor all your created missions with detailed analytics
  • Mission Details - Deep dive into individual mission performance and QR status
  • Location Targeting - Configure missions for multiple locations or specific radius areas

Team Operations​

  • User Invitations - Invite users for Producer, Storer, Waste Management, and Recycler roles
  • Team Dashboard - Manage active users, pending requests, and user approvals
  • Role Management - Configure access permissions and responsibilities
  • User Filtering - Search and filter team members by various attributes

QR Code System​

  • Item QR Codes - Individual product tracking throughout lifecycle
  • Pouch QR Codes - Bulk collection and tracking capabilities
  • QR Monitoring - Track scanned vs. unscanned codes
  • Lifecycle Tracking - Monitor items from registration to recycling completion

Rewards & Analytics​

  • Bounty Configuration - Set points per item/pouch with currency selection
  • Voucher Management - Upload and manage voucher systems via CSV
  • Reward Distribution - Configure consumer and storer reward splits
  • Performance Metrics - Real-time calculation of rewards and engagement

Handover Management​

  • Recycler Requests - Review handover requests from recyclers
  • Sales Invoice Verification - Validate proof of recycling completion
  • Approval Workflows - Approve, reject, or request modifications
  • Request Tracking - Monitor all handover requests and their status

Dashboard Features​

Mission Engagement Tracking​

  • Collection Rates - Percentage of items collected vs. registered
  • Participant Metrics - Total collectors and their performance
  • Mission Rankings - Top 5 missions by collection rate
  • User Performance - Top collectors and storers with detailed metrics

Reverse Logistics Flow​

  • Item Tracking - Monitor items through 6 lifecycle stages:
    • Registered in missions
    • Collected by consumers
    • Stored by storers
    • Processed by waste management
    • Handled by recyclers
    • Successfully recycled

Environmental Impact​

  • Recycling Success Rates - Percentage of registered items that complete recycling
  • CO2 Impact - Environmental benefits calculation
  • Sustainability Metrics - Track contribution to circular economy

Producer Workflow​

1. Mission Creation Process​

  1. Basic Information - Mission details, QR type, product specifications
  2. Storer Eligibility - Define requirements and minimum ratings
  3. Bounty & Rewards - Configure points, vouchers, and distribution
  4. Location & Date - Set geographic scope and mission timeline

2. Team Management​

  1. Invite Users - Send invitations with role assignments
  2. Pending Approvals - Review and approve user registrations
  3. Active Management - Monitor team performance and activities
  4. Permission Control - Manage access levels and responsibilities

3. Mission Monitoring​

  1. Performance Tracking - Monitor collection rates and participation
  2. User Engagement - Track consumer and storer activities
  3. Geographic Analysis - Monitor performance across different locations
  4. Timeline Management - Ensure missions stay on schedule

4. Handover Management​

  1. Request Review - Evaluate recycler handover submissions
  2. Documentation Verification - Validate sales invoices and proof
  3. Decision Making - Approve, reject, or request modifications
  4. Completion Tracking - Monitor successful recycling completion

Getting Started​

  1. Complete Onboarding - Finish 3-step producer setup process
  2. Await Approval - Wait for admin/producer verification
  3. Explore Dashboard - Familiarize yourself with analytics and metrics
  4. Create First Mission - Use the 4-step mission creation wizard
  5. Invite Team Members - Start building your recycling team
  6. Monitor Performance - Track mission success and optimize

Best Practices​

Mission Creation​

  • Clear Objectives - Define specific, measurable recycling goals
  • Appropriate Rewards - Balance incentives to maximize participation
  • Geographic Strategy - Target areas with high consumer density
  • Timeline Planning - Allow sufficient time for collection and processing

Team Management​

  • Role Clarity - Clearly define responsibilities for each team member
  • Regular Communication - Maintain ongoing dialogue with team members
  • Performance Monitoring - Track user contributions and provide feedback
  • Capacity Planning - Ensure adequate storers and waste management capacity

Analytics Utilization​

  • Regular Monitoring - Check mission performance daily during active campaigns
  • Data-Driven Decisions - Use analytics to optimize future missions
  • Trend Analysis - Identify successful patterns and replicate them
  • Continuous Improvement - Iterate on mission design based on results

The producer role is central to the Recyclium ecosystem success, requiring strategic thinking, team coordination, and continuous optimization of recycling campaigns.