Core Insights - The New Fa Di 2025 Second Ingredient Procurement and Distribution Conference introduced a digital procurement platform aimed at enhancing food safety and centralized purchasing for schools in Fengtai District [1][2] - The platform has already onboarded 12 schools and aims to streamline the supply chain through centralized procurement and distribution, improving efficiency and reducing costs [1][2] Group 1: Platform Functionality - The centralized procurement and distribution model optimizes supply chain management, leading to cost reductions and improved efficiency [1] - The platform integrates procurement, distribution, testing, and financial resources digitally, ensuring traceability and efficient order aggregation [1] - Currently, 155 distributors and over 80 procurement units are operational on the platform, which is projected to enhance procurement efficiency by over 40% and reduce costs by more than 15% [1] Group 2: Expansion and Future Plans - The Fengtai District's food ingredient procurement platform was officially launched, with several schools and medical institutions signing up to ensure food safety in education and healthcare [2] - The New Fa Di vegetable trading building is undergoing pre-leasing, with plans for a comprehensive upgrade to support food industry operations, including trading, centralized procurement, and processing, expected to be completed by 2026 [2]