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1.6 Identify the scope, Aim and objectives of the proposed System:.................................. 7
1.6.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................9
1.6.1.1 What the System Must Do.........................................................................................................10
1.6.1.2 What the System Should Do .....................................................................................................11
1.6.1.3 What the System Could Do .......................................................................................................11
1.6.1.4 What the System Won’t Do.......................................................................................................12
1.6.2 Aims & Objectives: ........................................................................................................................12
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background
Case Study: WAITERS ON WHEELS(WOW): COMPUTERIZED DELIVERY
TRACKING SYSTEM
Waiters on Wheels (WOW) is a restaurant meal-delivery service started in 1997 by Sue
and Tom Bickford. The Bickfords both worked for restaurants while in college and
always dreamed of opening their own restaurant. But unfortunately, the initial
investment was always out of reach. The Bickfords noticed that many restaurants offer
takeout food, and some restaurants, primarily pizzerias, offer home delivery service.
Many people they met, however, seemed to want home delivery service but with a more
complete food selection.
Waiter on Wheels was conceived as the best of both worlds for Sue and Tom – a
restaurant service but without the high initial investment. The Bickfords contracted with
a variety of well-known restaurants in town to accept orders from customers and to
deliver the complete meals. After the restaurant prepares the meal to order, it charges
Waiters on Wheels a wholesale price, and the customer pays retail plus a service charge
and tip. Waiters on Wheels started modestly, with only two restaurants and one delivery
driver working the dinner shift. Business rapidly expanded, and the Bickfords realized
they needed a customer computer system to support their business operations. They
hired your consultant firm to help them define what sort of a system they needed.
Sue described the current system as such “When a customer calls in wanting to order,
I need to record it and get the information to the right restaurant. I need to know which
driver to ask to pick up the order, so I need drivers to call in and tell me when they are
free. Sometimes customers call back wanting to change their orders, so I need to get
my hands on the original order and notify the restaurant to make the change.”
Tom continued, “The drivers get the copy of the bill directly from the restaurant when
they pick up the meal, which should agree with our calculations. The drivers collect the
amount plus a service charge. When drivers report in at closing, we add up the money
they have and compare it to the records we have. After all drivers report in, we need to
create a deposit slip for the bank for the day’s total receipts. At the end of each week,
we calculate what we owe each restaurant at the agreed-to-wholesale price and send
them a statement and check.”
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The motto is a succinct and catchy phrase that encapsulates the company’s
commitment to delivering not just meals but also a delightful experience to its
customers. It complements the vision and mission by summarizing the
company’s overall ethos in a memorable way.
1.3 Overview of the Business Process
Waiters on Wheels acts as an intermediary between customers and partner restaurants,
offering a wider food selection and delivery service. The current system involves
manual processes for order management, driver coordination, payment collection, and
financial transactions. Our goal is to design and develop a computerized delivery
tracking system to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
1.4 Problem & Proposed Solution
1.4.1 PIECES Framework
The PIECES framework is a comprehensive approach used in information
system analysis to identify and address potential problems and challenges. It
focuses on six key dimensions: Performance, Information, Economy, Control,
Efficiency, and Service. By analysing each dimension, organizations can gain
valuable insights into the current system's shortcomings and propose effective
solutions. In this section, we will discuss each dimension of the PIECES
framework in detail.
1.4.1.1 Performance
1.4.1.1.1 Throughput: The current system lacks the necessary infrastructure
and processes to handle a high volume of orders. As a result, there
are delays in order processing, leading to customer dissatisfaction
and potential revenue loss.
1.4.1.1.2 Solution: Develop an online ordering system with automated order
routing. This solution will enable faster and more efficient order
processing by automatically assigning orders to the most suitable
drivers or restaurants. By optimizing the routing process, orders can
be processed more quickly, improving overall throughput.
1.4.1.1.3 Response Time: Customers expect real-time updates on the status of
their orders and the ability to make changes if needed. However, the
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customer
dissatisfaction
1.6.1 Scope
The proposed system for Waiters on Wheels aims to automate and streamline
the entire order management and delivery process, providing an efficient and
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In addition to the functional requirements, the system should meet certain non-
functional requirements:
4.2.1 Usability
The system should have an intuitive user interface, easy navigation, and
clear instructions to ensure a positive user experience.
4.2.2 Reliability
The system should be reliable, ensuring minimal downtime and data
loss, and recovering quickly in case of failures.
4.2.3 Security
The system should incorporate robust security measures to protect
sensitive data, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure data privacy.
4.2.4 Scalability
The system should be designed to handle increasing user and order
volumes without compromising performance.
4.2.5 Performance
The system should deliver fast response times, efficient data processing,
and high availability to meet user expectations.
5.0 Design Diagram
5.1 Context Diagram
The context diagram provides an overview of the system and its interactions with
external entities. It illustrates the relationship between Waiters on Wheels,
customers, restaurants, and drivers.
[Insert the context diagram]
5.2 Level-0 DFD
The level-0 DFD represents the main processes and data flows within the system.
It shows how information flows between different components and stakeholders.
[Insert the level-0 DFD]
5.3 ERD
The entity relationship diagram (ERD) represents the data entities and their
relationships within the system. It provides a visual representation of the database
structure and entity associations.
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The GUI ensures that users can easily navigate through different
sections of the system, such as menu selection, order placement, and
account management.
6.2.2 Consistent Design Elements
The interface maintains consistency in terms of colours, fonts, icons, and
layout throughout the system, providing a cohesive and professional
look.
6.2.3 Responsive Design
The GUI is designed to be responsive, adapting to different screen sizes
and devices, such as desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.
6.2.4 Error Handling and Notification
The interface includes appropriate error handling mechanisms and
notifications to guide users and provide feedback on their actions.
6.2.5 Accessibility Considerations
The GUI takes into account accessibility guidelines, ensuring that users
with disabilities can access and use the system effectively.
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