Allow users (farmers, buyers, suppliers, administrators) to create and manage accounts with role-based access control.
Implement secure authentication methods, including password recovery and multi-factor authentication.
Product Listings and Management:
Enable sellers to create and manage product listings, including details such as product name, description, images, price, and quantity.
Support various product categories, such as seeds, fertilizers, equipment, and livestock.
Search and Filter Functionality:
Provide search functionality for users to find products based on keywords, categories, location, and other criteria.
Implement filtering options to refine search results based on price, rating, availability, and other parameters.
Order Placement and Management:
Allow buyers to place orders, including selecting products, specifying quantities, and providing delivery information.
Enable sellers to manage and track orders, update order statuses, and process shipments.
Payment Processing:
Support multiple payment methods, including credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and digital wallets.
Provide secure payment processing and integration with payment gateways.
Product Reviews and Ratings:
Allow buyers to leave reviews and ratings for products and sellers based on their purchase experience.
Display aggregated ratings and reviews on product listings and seller profiles.
Communication and Messaging:
Provide a messaging system for buyers and sellers to communicate directly within the platform.
Include notifications for new messages, order updates, and other relevant events.
Inventory Management:
Allow sellers to manage their inventory, including updating stock levels, setting re-order points, and tracking product availability.
Provide notifications for low inventory levels and restocking needs.
Shipping and Delivery Management:
Integrate with shipping carriers to calculate shipping costs, generate labels, and track deliveries.
Allow buyers to choose shipping options and view estimated delivery times.
Discounts and Promotions:
Support the creation and management of discounts, coupons, and promotional offers for products.
Allow sellers to set up special promotions and sales events.
User Profile and Dashboard:
Provide users with personal dashboards to manage their accounts, view order history, and track performance metrics.
Allow users to update their profiles, manage preferences, and review transaction history.
Reporting and Analytics:
Generate reports and analytics on sales performance, order trends, inventory levels, and customer behavior.
Provide dashboards for tracking key metrics and performance indicators.
Admin Panel and Management:
Provide administrators with tools to manage users, review and approve product listings, and handle disputes.
Allow administrators to configure system settings, manage categories, and oversee platform operations.
Data Export and Import:
Allow users and administrators to export data, such as product listings, order details, and user information, in various formats (e.g., CSV, Excel).
Support data import for bulk updates or initial setup.
Integration with External Systems:
Integrate with external systems, such as ERP or CRM systems, for seamless data exchange and synchronization.
Provide APIs and connectors for integration with other tools and services used by stakeholders.
Non-Functional Requirements
Scalability:
The system should handle increasing numbers of users, products, and transactions without performance issues.
Support for scaling infrastructure to accommodate growth and peak usage periods.
Performance:
Ensure fast and responsive interactions, with quick search results, order processing, and data retrieval.
Optimize performance to handle large volumes of data and concurrent users efficiently.
Reliability and Availability:
Ensure high availability with minimal downtime, supported by redundancy, load balancing, and failover mechanisms.
Implement regular backups and disaster recovery procedures to maintain service continuity.
Usability:
The user interface should be intuitive and user-friendly, accommodating users with varying levels of technical expertise.
Provide a consistent and seamless experience across different devices and platforms.
Security:
Implement robust security measures to protect user data, payment information, and sensitive business details, including encryption, secure authentication, and access controls.
Protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
Maintainability:
Ensure the system is easy to maintain, with clear documentation, modular design, and support for regular updates and bug fixes.
Implement automated monitoring and logging to identify and address issues promptly.
Compliance:
Ensure the system complies with relevant regulations and standards, such as data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and financial regulations.
Provide features to support auditing, data retention, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Data Integrity and Accuracy:
Ensure that all data collected and processed by the system is accurate, consistent, and up-to-date.
Implement validation checks and data integrity mechanisms to prevent errors and data corruption.
Localization and Internationalization:
Support multiple languages and regional settings to cater to a global user base.
Allow easy adaptation of the system to meet local regulations and cultural practices.
Accessibility:
Ensure that the system is accessible to users with disabilities, following web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
Provide features such as screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and adjustable text sizes.
Privacy and Data Ownership:
Ensure that users retain ownership of their data and can easily control, access, and delete their information.
Provide transparency regarding data usage, sharing, and storage practices, with clear consent mechanisms.
