Scope and Limitations of an Online Ordering System

Chapter 1: Scope and Limitations of an Online Ordering System

The researchers aim to develop an electronic-based ordering for Ralen Trading since they are still using a manual system in their transactions, payments and even in generating reports. The system will consist of some significant modules in order to satisfy the company’s needs as well as the customers’. 

The system will provide a security module which will have three level of access such as Administrators, Members and Guests. Administrator is fully responsible for monitoring and maintaining the website since they have access on some modules which are hidden on guests and even members such as Product Management, Sales and Inventory, Reports, Order Management and others. At first, the system will only have one (1) administrator who has the authority to add more administrators by filling up the form which is available only in the Admin module. This form will need some information of the personnel such as full name, contact number, username, and password. In case of suspicious acts of the newly added Administrators, the main Admin has power to deactivate them.

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As for the Members, the system will provide an area wherein they can view and manage their orders. They can also request for tracking status provided that they purchased an item. Unlike the members, the guest can only browse the website but no transactions can be held unless they would register. 

Registration can be easily done by filling up the form with their personal information such as First Name, Last Name, Address ( Street, City/State, Province, Country), Contact Numbers (mobile or telephone). Log in information must also fill up by providing a preferred username and password. Username and Password may contain letters and numbers with 4-15 characters long. An email address is also required. Once the details have been validated, a confirmation message will be sent to the user’s email for verification purposes. A user must click the...