SupplierInputPacket
SupplierInputPacket is a data container used in supplier management and procurement systems to transmit supplier-provided information to a buyer’s platform. It serves as a generic envelope for inputs that influence catalog data, pricing, availability, orders, shipments, or supplier qualifications. Each packet typically corresponds to a single logical input event or update from the supplier.
A typical packet contains a header and a payload. The header includes identifiers such as supplierId, packetId,
Processing and lifecycle are generally event-driven and asynchronous. Packets are delivered to a processing endpoint, validated
Extensibility and governance considerations include versioning to maintain backward compatibility, optional fields for future data, access