User Roles in RantaiPangan

Understanding tiers and features for each user type in the local food supply chain ecosystem.

Supplier (Food Provider)

Tier 1

Tier 1: Individual / Independent Farmer

Target:

Individual farmers, small-scale breeders, or small fishermen.

Capacity:

Small to medium scale. Harvest may be seasonal with limited quantities.

Features:

  • Basic supply input
  • Update harvest schedule
  • Simple digital profile
Tier 2

Tier 2: SMEs & Cooperatives (Farmer Groups)

Target:

Farmer groups, local collectors, village cooperatives, or food processing SMEs.

Capacity:

Medium scale. More stable stock, basic legality (NIB) available, can serve regular orders.

Features:

  • Multi-supply input
  • Verified business profile
  • Accept stock bookings
Tier 3

Tier 3: Institutions & Agricultural Companies

Target:

Large plantation companies, fertilizer/food factories, national-level distributors.

Capacity:

Large scale (bulk/wholesale). Massive production capacity, independent logistics, complete legality.

Features:

  • Long-term contract integration
  • Large volume management
  • Institutional search priority

Buyer (Food Consumer)

Tier 1

Tier 1: Individuals & Small Retailers

Target:

Households, small food stalls, mobile vegetable vendors.

Needs:

Small scale. Buying for daily needs or short-term stall stock.

Features:

  • Find nearby supply
  • Save/favorite suppliers
  • Access WhatsApp contact
Tier 2

Tier 2: Restaurants & Medium Catering

Target:

Medium culinary businesses, event/office catering.

Needs:

Medium scale. Requires consistent raw materials and regular delivery.

Features:

  • Specific search filters
  • Save search history
  • Check supplier production capacity
Tier 3

Tier 3: Institutions (MBG Program) & Distributors

Target:

Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) public kitchens, hospitals, hotels, or supermarkets.

Needs:

Massive scale. Requires strict stock certainty, contracts, and food safety certification.

Features:

  • Mass radius-based search
  • Filter legal entity suppliers
  • Access aggregate harvest data