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Supply-Chain Assistant · Agent

Automate supply chain management

The digital worker supports implementation of the German Supply Chain Act with risk analysis, supplier assessment, a complaints procedure and documentation.

What the Supply-Chain Assistant handles:

  • Analyse risks along the supply chain
  • Assess & audit suppliers
  • Operate the complaints procedure
  • Document measures & reports
  • up to 60 % Automation
  • 24/7 Available
  • BPMN 2.0 auditable
Supply-Chain Assistant – digital worker by MR.KNOW

Benefits

Benefits for the supply chain

Meet supply chain obligations effortlessly and turn them into an advantage.

Legally compliant

Structured implementation of the obligations reduces liability and penalty risks.

Spot risks early

Regular risk analyses along the supply chain make critical suppliers visible.

Less effort

Questionnaires, assessment and documentation run in a structured way instead of in scattered spreadsheets.

Evidenced

Every measure and report is documented without gaps – for regulators and auditors.

Areas of use

Typical tasks along the supply chain

From risk analysis to the report: the Supply-Chain Assistant guides through the due diligence obligations.

Risk & suppliers

  • Automated risk analyses along the supply chain
  • Supplier overview & assessment
  • Automated data collection from suppliers
  • Digital assistants for surveys
  • Automation of control mechanisms
  • AI-supported analyses

Obligations & reporting

  • Official application procedure (BAFA)
  • Complaints procedure management
  • Preventive & corrective measures
  • Automated monitoring
  • Result & audit reports
  • Audit-proof documentation

Standards & integrations

Systems, data & compliance

The Supply-Chain Assistant connects supplier data, risk sources and reports without media breaks.

LkSG & BAFA

Implementation of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act incl. BAFA applications.

Extensible

Ready to extend to NIS2, ESG and whistleblower protection.

Internal controls, ISMS & GRC

Can be set up as an internal control system or ISMS; combinable with GRC platforms.

Automation levels

Assistant · Agent · Worker

Three automation levels – matched to the task.

MR.KNOW Digital Assistant
Supports & relieves

Digital Assistant

BPMN rule-based

Works strictly according to compliance and process rules (BPMN 2.0 & process engine) – perfect for structured rule sets and guided case handling, even in high-security areas.

MR.KNOW Digital Agent
Acts & decides

Digital Agent

AI-powered

Understands unstructured data, emails and contracts via LLMs, takes over complex checks and decisions – autonomous tasks complementing existing systems.

MR.KNOW Digital Worker
Works & delivers results

Digital Worker

Autonomous AI orchestration

Solves whole processes autonomously and connects individual AI agents into teams – autonomous data transfer between legacy systems and web APIs, without media breaks.

Process

How it works

  1. Job profile

    Analyse tasks & workflows.

  2. Configure

    Model persona & processes (BPMN 2.0).

  3. Connect

    Integrate systems & data.

  4. Operate

    Cloud or on-premise, GDPR-compliant.

  5. Optimise

    Monitoring & governance.

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Target groups

Which departments & industries?

The Supply-Chain Assistant is tailored to supply chain due diligence – for companies with supply and value chains.

Compliance & purchasing

  • Compliance & governance
  • Sustainability & ESG
  • Strategic purchasing
  • Supplier management

Risk & legal

  • Risk management
  • Legal department
  • Internal audit
  • Quality management

Industries

  • Industry & production
  • Retail & consumer goods
  • Automotive & suppliers
  • Mid-sized companies & corporates

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions about the Supply-Chain Assistant.

What does the Supply-Chain Assistant do exactly?

The Supply-Chain Assistant supports implementation of the German Supply Chain Act – from risk analysis and supplier assessment through the complaints procedure to measures and the annual report.

How high is the automation level of the Supply-Chain Assistant?

Around 60 % automation is achievable for the typical tasks of the Supply-Chain Assistant – we determine the exact figure from your role profile.

Does the Supply-Chain Assistant cover the German Supply Chain Act?

Yes. It maps the due diligence obligations under the LkSG in a structured way – including risk analysis, prevention, remediation, complaints procedure and reporting.

How are suppliers assessed?

Suppliers are classified and prioritised for audits using self-assessments, questionnaires and risk indices.

Can the Supply-Chain Assistant be integrated with existing systems?

Yes. It connects to ERP and supplier management systems via open standards, APIs and connectors.

Is the documentation audit-ready?

Yes. All measures and reports are documented in an audit-proof way – based on the open BPMN 2.0 standard.